Daily TribuneThe goods being sold at the Kadiwa pop-up store in Bilibid include assorted highland and lowland vegetables, fruits, eggs, assorted smoked and dried fish, mushroom products, coffee, noodles, cooking oil and herbal oils
The Department of Agriculture on Monday reported that it launched its first Kadiwa pop-up store at the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa City in collaboration with the Bureau of Corrections providing persons deprived of liberty, as well as residents and BuCor employees, direct access to fresh and affordable food and basic commodities.
Ruel Gesmundo, Assistant Director for Regulatory Services of the Bureau of Plant Industry said during the inauguration ceremony held Friday that BuCor Director General Gregorio Catapang warmly welcomes them at the opening of the Kadiwa store, recognizing its benefits for the entire community.
The goods being sold at the Kadiwa pop-up store in Bilibid include assorted highland and lowland vegetables, fruits, eggs, assorted smoked and dried fish, mushroom products, coffee, noodles, cooking oil and herbal oils.
Through its Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service, the DA has been actively expanding Kadiwa outlets across Metro Manila in a bid to empower the farming community through the establishment of a direct and efficient food supply chain.
