The Department of Science and Technology-Region 1 (DOST Region 1), through the Provincial Science and Technology Office-Ilocos Sur (PSTO-IS), awards ASFV nanogold biosensor test kits and laboratory equipment to Candon City as part of its smart and sustainable communities program. The project aims to enhance the city’s capability to combat African Swine Fever (ASF) through early detection and response while promoting sustainable agriculture through innovative technologies.