The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Friday signed agreement with the Philippine National Police (PNP) to expand the KADIWA ng Pangulo program. This initiative aims to provide farmers and fishermen with direct access to markets where they can sell their produce to consumers.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. , together with PNP Chief Police General Rommel Marbil, led the launch of KADIWA ng Pangulo store at the PNP headquarters in Camp Crame.
PNP Chief Marbil said, the initiative to bring the KADIWA ng Pangulo is a testament to genuine concern of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for the welfare and well-being of the men in uniform.
The program tackles two major challenges: increasing market access for producers and offering affordable food for consumers. By linking farmers and fishers directly with institutional buyers like the PNP, KADIWA promotes a more equitable agricultural ecosystem. ### (photos by Jay Morales, DA-OSEC)
