DA: P34.5 million approved for revitalized Kadiwa centers

MANILA, Philippines —  Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has approved funding of P34.5 million for the revitalization of Kadiwa stores in Metro Manila.

Tiu Laurel issued Special Order 944 designating the Agribusiness and Development Division (AMAS) to facilitate the Kadiwa retail selling activities in the National Capital Region.

He approved the request of AMAS director Junibert de Sagun to allocate P34.5 million to fund the operation of Kadiwa retailing, selling and market matching activities.

The Kadiwa stores to be operated include 13 in Quezon City; 11 in Parañaque; eight in Las Piñas; three each in Pasay, Caloocan and Manila; two each in Mandaluyong and Muntinlupa, and one each in Navotas, Taguig and Marikina.

According to De Sagun, the Department of the Interior and Local Government identified the areas for the conduct of Kadiwa ng Pangulo, which is held every payday, twice a month.

Agriculture Assistant Secretary and spokesman Arnel de Mesa said they would roll out the “Bigas 29” project tomorrow.

He said rice would be sold at P29 per kilo at more Kadiwa outlets.