TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the region successfully concluded the latest leg of the Kadiwa ng Pangulo Trade Fair on May 6, 2025, following its two-day run that kicked off on May 5.
Held in partnership with local government units and farmers’ cooperatives, the trade fair brought fresh produce, seafood, and other agricultural products directly from farmers and fisherfolk to consumers at significantly lower prices. The initiative is part of the national government’s continuing efforts to promote food accessibility and support local producers by eliminating middlemen.
Building on the momentum, the DA announced another Kadiwa ng Pangulo Trade Fair scheduled later this month at Robinsons North Tacloban, providing a more accessible venue for city residents to buy affordable and quality goods.
The department also confirmed the return of Kadiwa on Wheels after the May 2025 elections. This mobile market will reach Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs) across Eastern Visayas to ensure communities in remote locations also benefit from the program.
“Our goal is not just to promote local products but to empower our farmers and fisherfolk by giving them direct access to markets. At the same time, we’re helping consumers cope with the rising cost of living,” a DA regional official said in an interview.
Launched under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Kadiwa ng Pangulo program continues to demonstrate the government’s commitment to agricultural development, food security, and inclusive local economic growth.
(ELBERT M. YODICO, JR., LNU STUDENT INTERN)
