LGU Narra and Brunei Darussalam’s Wasan Milling Company Ink MOU

LGU Narra and Brunei Darussalam’s Wasan Milling Company Ink MOU for Contract Farming and Regional Food Security under BIMP-EAGA

Pasig City, Philippines — October 3, 2025. The Municipality of Narra, Palawan, led by Mayor Gerandy B. Danao, and Wasan Milling Company Sdn. Bhd. (WMC) of Brunei Darussalam, represented by General Manager Saidin bin Namit, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today.

The signing of the MOU kicks off the preparatory planting phase in Narra, Palawan, a crucial step toward the establishment of a full-scale contract farming program. WMC will provide critical support in terms of inputs, technology transfer, and market linkage with a view to integrate Narra into Brunei Darussalam’s rice supply chain, contributing to the nation’s food security goals.

The signing ceremony was witnessed by Vice Mayor Jojo Gastanes, along with Narra LGU representatives, delegates from the Department of Agriculture (DA), the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), and other private sector stakeholders. Also in attendance was Her Excellency Megawati Manan, Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam to the Republic of the Philippines.

Their presence underscored the significance of Narra as an important contributor to the BIMP- EAGA food security corridor, where cross-border collaboration ensures resilience and shared prosperity within the sub-regional framework and in support of ASEAN economic integration.

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