Marcos bets on success of Kadiwa
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday expressed optimism that the “Kadiwa ng Pasko” project will be a success both for suppliers and consumers who are always on the lookout for fresh and affordable agri-fishery products.
In a video message during the launch of the event at Rasac Covered Court in Santa Cruz, Manila, Marcos thanked the suppliers who participated in the trial run of the project.
“Nais kong batiin ang ating mga seller sa ating Kadiwa ng Pasko na trial run. Maraming maraming salamat at kayo ay nakilahok dito sa aming bagong programa na sana, ‘pagka ito ay lumawak at dumami, ay makakatulong sa taumbayan, lalong-lalo na at papasok na tayo ng Pasko,” Marcos said.
“Kaya’t ang tulong ninyo ay napakahalaga. Maraming-maraming salamat sa inyo sa tulong na ibinibigay ninyo sa programa natin para maging matagumpay ang ating pagtulong sa ating kapwa Filipino,” he added.
The Department of Agriculture, headed by Marcos, is the lead agency of the program that markets the agri-fishery products of local farmers and fisherfolk and help address price surges associated with the Christmas season.
Thirteen farmers and fisherfolk cooperatives from the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), Central Luzon, Calabarzon and Bicol Region were invited to sell highland and lowland vegetables, fruits, fish, eggs, rice and dairy products, according to the Philippine Information Agency.
Eleven Young Farmers Challenge awardees in 2021 and 2022 from CAR and Central Luzon also showcased their products.
The Sugar Regulatory Administration was directed to sell sugar with “BBM” label for P70 per kilo, while the Department of Trade and Industry invited local micro, small and medium enterprises to sell canned goods, cheese, bread and other basic necessities.
The Kadiwa ng Pasko program will be implemented in other areas in Metro Manila and will likely be expanded to include other regions.
In Manila, it will be held in all weekends of November.
The city government announced road closures from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Alvarez Street (from Rizal Avenue to Ipil Street) and one lane of Quiricada Street (from Ipil Street to Rizal Avenue). Philippine News Agency
