SAN JOSE, Occidental Mindoro (PIA) -- Occidental Mindoro joined in the simultaneous, nationwide launching of Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) participated by the provincial and local government units (LGUs) and national government agencies (NGAs) to provide affordable, quality produce to the masses.

According to the National Food Authority (NFA) Provincial Assistant Branch Manager Nonilo Arce Jr., the rice quality can be comparable to commercial rice priced at P37.00 to P40.00 per kilo according to their survey.

Fresh produce by local farmers, such as organically-grown vegetables, fruits, and poultry and meat products, are also available in Kadiwa stalls for lower prices compared to the public market.

Felma Raquepo from the municipality of San Jose shared how she was able to save more than P100 from buying rice and vegetables from KNP. Raquepo added that prices of commodities in Kadiwa stalls are cheaper but does not compromise the product’s quality.

Processed food, such as Richblitz sweets - a staple in Occidental Mindoro pasalubong, and locally-made chocolates are also displayed at the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Provincial Office's stall.

Maricar Combalicer of Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Program Coordinating Office (DA-APCO) Occidental Mindoro invites everyone to take advantage of the low prices of commodities in KNP, as there are items, such as the Php 25.00 per kilo well-milled rice, that can only be purchased through KNP.

"Ang lahat po ay ineecourage na tangkilikin ang mga produkto na naririto sa ating mga [Kadiwa] booth. Isa sa mga objectives ng Kadiwa ng Pangulo ay maging accesible sa mga mamamayan sa murang halaga ang mga quality na produkto ng mga magsasaka at mga mangingisda," Combalicer explained.

There are three outlets of Kadiwa ng Pangulo in the province-- municipalities of San Jose, Sablayan, and Mamburao from July 17 to 19, 2023. (DSG/PIA MIMAROPA - Occidental Mindoro)