To continuously strengthen the region’s high-value crops industry in the region, the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office VIII, through the High Value Crops Development Program (HVCDP), held a pre-construction meeting for the upcoming ₱5million-worth Greenhouse Project in the Province of Samar.

Spanning 1,000 square meters, this state-of-the-art facility is specifically designed to boost local capsicum production while promoting modern, climate-resilient agricultural technologies across the province.

The meeting brought together key stakeholders which includes the HVCDP team, the Regional Agricultural Engineering Division (RAED), and the Provincial Local Government Unit of Samar led by Provincial Administrator Ms. Fe Tan-Carnales alongside the Provincial Agriculture Office to discuss site preparations, implementation timelines, and mutual operational responsibilities to guarantee high-quality project execution

With construction slated to run from August to November 2026, the Groundbreaking Ceremony on August 8, 2026, marks a major milestone in advancing sustainable vegetable production, empowering local farmers, and reinforcing food security in the region.