Tag: Kadiwa ng Pangulo

  • Government Buying Half of Farmers’ Rice Could Lower Prices to PHP20 per kg, Says Sotto

    MANILA – Senatorial hopeful Vicente Sotto III from Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas remains optimistic about reducing rice prices to PHP20 per kilogram. Speaking at a media event in Hotel Savano, San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan, Sotto emphasized that this goal is within reach if the government commits to purchasing 50 percent of the…

  • Bacolod City Unveils Kadiwa Center to Empower Local Farmers

    Bacolod City has introduced a new Kadiwa ng Pangulo center aimed at supporting its small farmers by providing them a direct sales platform to consumers. The center was inaugurated on Sunday at the Bacolod City Government Center grounds, featuring products from the Bacolod City Integrated Small Farmers Federation and its 16 associated groups and small…

  • Rice Weevil Scandal: Agriculture Secretary Vows Double-Layer Quality Control for RFA Program

    In a bold move to restore public trust, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has promised to implement a stringent ‘double-layer’ quality control system for the Rice for All (RFA) program. This announcement comes in the wake of disturbing reports of ‘bukbok’ or rice weevils found in some RFA rice sacks at a Kadiwa ng…

  • Antique Province Formalizes President Marcos Jr.’s Kadiwa Program

    In a significant move to bolster agricultural development, the Antique provincial board has officially adopted the Katuwang sa Diwa at Gawa para sa Masaganang Ani at Mataas na Kita, or Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP), into its local governance framework. This decision was made during a regular session held on February 17, 2025, in San Jose…

  • Davao Region to Host Mega Job Fair for 4Ps Beneficiaries on February 15

    The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Davao Region (DSWD-11), together with the Office of the President, is set to organize the ‘Trabaho sa Bagong Pilipinas Para sa 4Ps Caravan Mega Job Fair 2025’ on February 15 in Tagum City, Davao del Norte. This event is a collaborative effort with the Department of Labor…

  • President Marcos Jr. Commits to Ongoing Support for 4Ps Beneficiaries Through Job Fairs

    President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. visited the Iloilo Sports Complex in La Paz, Iloilo City, to attend the ‘Trabaho Para sa Bagong Pilipinas’ job fair, aimed at supporting members of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in transitioning from government assistance to self-reliance. During his visit on February 13, 2025, Marcos emphasized the government’s commitment…

  • Rice for All Program to Expand to Supermarkets by Mid-March, Says Agriculture Secretary

    Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. announced that the Rice for All (RFA) program, currently available at Kadiwa ng Pangulo Centers and kiosks, will soon be accessible in more supermarkets across the country. During a market monitoring event at Commonwealth Market in Quezon City, Tiu Laurel shared that numerous supermarkets have expressed interest in joining…

  • Rice for All Program to Expand to Supermarkets by Mid-March, Says DA

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced that the Rice for All (RFA) program, currently available at Kadiwa ng Pangulo Centers and kiosks, will soon be accessible in more supermarkets across the country. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. shared this update during a market monitoring event at Commonwealth Market in Quezon City on February 12,…

  • Romualdez Supports P35/kg NFA Rice Price, Advocates for Fair Farmer Compensation

    Speaker Martin Romualdez has expressed his support for the Department of Agriculture’s decision to set the price of National Food Authority (NFA) rice at PHP35 per kilogram, describing it as a vital move towards achieving food security. Speaking on February 12, 2025, Romualdez emphasized the importance of this price adjustment but also highlighted the necessity…

  • Philippine Government Slashes Rice Prices at Kadiwa Centers by Up to P3 per Kilo

    In a move to make rice more affordable, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced a significant price reduction for Rice for All (RFA) products at Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) centers and kiosks. Starting February 12, 2025, the price of RFA5 rice will be reduced to PHP43 per kilogram, RFA25 to PHP35 per kilogram, and…