PBBM LEADS GROUNDBREAKING OF PH’S FIRST MAJOR AGRI-MACHINERY FACTORY

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday led the groundbreaking of the Korea Agricultural Machinery Industry Complex (KAMIC) in Nueva Ecija, the country’s first large-scale agricultural machinery factory, which is expected to strengthen local farm mechanization, boost productivity, and lessen reliance on imported equipment.

During the groundbreaking ceremony held at the Kalikid Golf Course in Cabanatuan City, President Marcos acknowledged the sacrifices and challenges endured by Filipino farmers, stressing that their “struggles deserve solutions that are lasting and within reach.”

The President emphasized that KAMIC’s production of advanced machinery will play a vital role in modernizing farmers’ operations and easing their labor.

“The KAMIC is the first agricultural machinery production complex in the country. Its purpose is to strengthen our capacity to develop and build farm machinery,” President Marcos said.

“Designed with Filipino farmers in mind, these tools will help increase production, improve crop quality, and ultimately raise the income of our farmers,” the President added.

The President also stressed that, with KAMIC, farmers no longer have to wait for the parts for their equipment or pay for overpriced equipment.

“No more farmers left behind in farming technology. The importance of mechanization in agriculture cannot be overstressed,” the President said.

President Marcos also expressed his gratitude to South Korea for investing in the country, assuring them that the government will protect their investments.

“To our Korean partners, thank you for believing that the Philippines is worth investing in. Thank you also for trusting the Filipino farmer and for taking part in our shared progress. Our partnership together brings technology and hope to these individuals who nourish and sustain us,” the President said.

“I assure you that the government will continue to promote policies to protect your investments here in the Philippines.”

With a total investment of USD100 million, the KAMIC will be built on a 20-hectare local government-owned land in Barangay Kalikid Sur, Cabanatuan City.

The facility will assemble and manufacture agricultural machinery, such as tractors and seeders, for the Philippine farm setting.