Once known for its vibrant salt industry, Occidental Mindoro and its salt farmers are getting an ounce of help and a little push from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) through innovative technologies in a bid to improve production and harvest. Occidental Mindoro is surrounded by saltwater, making it one of the biggest salt-producing provinces in the country. However, due to climate change, the local salt industry in the province was greatly affected.

Sadongdong, M. (2017, May 30). What happened to Occ. Mindoro’s salt industry?. Manila Bulletin, p. 4.