San Miguel Mayor Ian Gil Mendez (center) met with Department of Agriculture (DA) Region 7 officials on Aug. 13, 2026 to discuss the future operations of the San Miguel Ricemill and the incoming commercial mechanical drier. Present were Regional Director Angel Enriquez (3rd from right) and Engr. Cerilo Namoc (2nd from right). Mayor Mendez thanked DA-7 for their time, support, and insights on the project. (Contributed photo)