Iligan City, Philippines — Pilmico, the food and agribusiness subsidiary of Aboitiz Foods, has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Iligan City Government to launch Project Silk Iligan Post-Harvest Support, a Yellow Corn Agri-entrepreneurship initiative that will provide vital infrastructure for yellow corn farmers in the region.
At the heart of this project is the construction of a corn dryer facility that will help improve corn quality by reducing moisture content, allowing for safe storage, preventing spoilage, and enabling earlier and more efficient harvests.
The facility will directly benefit farmers from the hinterland barangays of Mandulog, Digkilaan, Rogongon, Dulag, Hindang, Kabacsanan, Bunawan, and Mainit. These farmers recently organized into the Iligan Agriculture Cooperative, for improved market access and support services.
“This partnership is a testament to what can be achieved when the government, private sector, and community come together with a common purpose—to uplift our farmers and strengthen the agricultural value chain,” said Engr. Alexis Revantad, Vice President for Operations at Pilmico. “Together, we work toward sustainably feeding Asia’s growth, from mill to meal.”
The initiative is part of Project Silk, a program launched by Pilmico in 2017 in Bukidnon to empower yellow corn farmers through inclusive sourcing, capability-building, and long-term livelihood support. With the addition of this post-harvest facility, the program has evolved into a holistic support system for farmer success—from production and entrepreneurship to quality assurance and market integration—and continues to expand its impact across Mindanao.
With limited government resources, partnerships like this with Pilmico make a big difference,” said Iligan City Mayor Frederick W. Siao. “This project may start small, but with success and continued support, it has the potential to grow into something transformative for our farmers. Together, we are creating opportunities, building markets, and paving the way for a stronger agricultural future in Iligan City.”
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