02/09/2026
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๐ฉ๐จ๐ฎ๐จ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฎ, Nueva Vizcaya | The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2, Department of Agriculture (DA) Regional Field Office 2, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 2, and National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) Region 2 continued the rollout of Project SCALE: Strengthening Calibration, Legal Metrology, and Food Security Capacitation for Local Government Units, and Palay and Corn Traders in Region 2 at the Department of Agriculture Nueva Vizcaya Experiment Station, Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya on 01 September 2026.
Following its successful implementation in Cagayan, the Nueva Vizcaya leg brought together stakeholders from the local government and agricultural sector to strengthen their knowledge and capacity on food security, weights and measures regulations, and the proper calibration and verification of weighing instruments used in the palay and corn trade.
The activity formally commenced with a welcome message from Mr. Val Corales, Science Research Specialist II, followed by the opening remarks of DTI Region 2 Regional Director Ma. Sofia G. Narag, CESO V who highlighted the importance of collaboration among government agencies and stakeholders in promoting fair and transparent trade practices.
During the lecture sessions, NICA Region 2 Assistant Regional Director Atty. Eden S. Racho discussed the agencyโs foundational pillars and its role in supporting efforts that contribute to national security and food security. Meanwhile, Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office No. 02 Chief of the Project Development Section and Head of the Legal Unit Atty. Angelo B. Gaygay discussed food security and emphasized the shared responsibility of government and agricultural stakeholders in ensuring the availability and stability of food supplies.
DTI Region 2 Trade and Industry Development Specialist Mr. Rashid S. Bautista discussed the existing weights and measures regulations and the Timbangan ng Bayan Act (Republic Act No. 11706), emphasizing the importance of accurate and reliable measurements in protecting both consumers and producers and ensuring fairness in agricultural transactions.
A key component of the training was the technical session on the calibration and verification of weighing scales, including the Training on Verification and Calibration of Non-Automatic Weighing Instruments (NAWI). The session provided participants with practical knowledge on the proper verification and calibration of weighing instruments to ensure that measurements used in trade are accurate and compliant with established standards.
Project SCALE underscores the importance of inter-agency cooperation in strengthening food security, promoting fair trade, protecting consumers and farmers, and ensuring the integrity of weighing practices in the agricultural sector.
With the Nueva Vizcaya leg completed, Project SCALE will proceed to the succeeding capacity-building activities in Region 2, further equipping LGUs, palay and corn traders, and other stakeholders with the knowledge and skills needed to support accurate measurement, transparent transactions, and a stronger agricultural value chain.