OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental —
Science meets sustenance as Ozamiz City Mayor Sam Norman G. Fuentes led the
signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Local Government Unit of
Ozamiz City and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) during the
Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) 2025 held in Oroquieta
City.
The partnership focuses on the
Technology Support for Enhanced Production of DOST-FNRI–Developed Complementary
Food, a major initiative that strengthens local food innovation and combats
child malnutrition in Northern Mindanao. This program is aligned with the
vision and development thrust of Asenso Misamis Occidental under the leadership
of Governor Henry S. Oaminal, which emphasizes health, nutrition, and inclusive
growth for every Misamisnon family.
Under the agreement, DOST
officially turned over a cereal pop machine to the Ozamiz City Complementary
Food Production Facility (OCCFPF) to enhance its production capacity of
Rice-Mongo (RM) Curls, a nutritious food product developed by the Food and
Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI). The facility will serve as a key producer
of science-based complementary food targeting children aged 37 to 59 months,
helping reduce malnutrition and improve dietary access among low-income
households.
As one of only three licensed
producers in Northern Mindanao, the Ozamiz City Complementary Food Production
Facility will not only cater to the needs of Misamis Occidental but will also
support nutrition programs in neighboring provinces, strengthening regional
collaboration on health and welfare.
The initiative reflects the
city’s ongoing commitment to the Asenso brand of governance, prioritizing
people-centered programs that promote health, innovation, and sustainable local
development. Through this partnership, Ozamiz City reinforces its role as a
leader in science-based governance and social innovation, contributing directly
to the province’s goal of ensuring that every Misamisnon lives in peace,
prosperity, and happiness.
The DOST, through its Regional Office 10 and the Food and Nutrition Research Institute, reaffirmed its advocacy of “Agham na Ramdam”—science that can be felt and experienced by communities—underscoring how science and local governance can work hand in hand to create solutions that uplift lives and sustain development.
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