Solsona, Ilocos Norte, celebrated the opening of the Gameng Festival with a parade featuring various agriculture-inspired floats.

The festivities also marked Farmer's Day, with farmers and barangay officials showcasing floats adorned with rice, garlic, corn, and various vegetables.

Mayor Joseph De Lara shared that he is committed to transforming the community into a top producer of valued crops.

"As Former President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr. said, ‘Agriculture is the backbone of the philippine economy,’ sigurado ak nga agtuloy ti maited nga suporta tapno mapakired ken mapagbalin ti ili as top producer ti valued crops," he said.