The Department of Agriculture (DA), in collaboration with the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor), launched its first Kadiwa pop-up store at the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa City on September 8, 2023, providing persons deprived of liberty (PDL), as well as residents and BuCor employees, direct access to fresh and affordable food and basic commodities.

“Ang DA ay laging handang tumugon sa mga komunidad na nagnanais na magkaroon ng Kadiwa project. Ang DA ay patuloy din sa pagpapatupad at pagpapalaganap ng adhikain upang matugunan ang food security ng bansa,” said Ruel Gesmundo, Assistant Director for Regulatory Services of the Bureau of Plant Industry during the inauguration ceremony.

BuCor Director General Gregorio Catapang warmly welcomed the opening of the Kadiwa store, recognizing its benefits for the entire community.

Source: DA FB page