Mindanaotoday.com | Kadiwa ng Pangulo para sa mga Manggagawa’s 1st day sells P92K of bargain goods
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Department of Labor and Employment-10 (DOLE-10), as lead on the “Kadiwa ng Pangulo Para sa Manggagawa,” in partnership with the Department of Agriculture (DA-10), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI-10), National Food Authority (NFA-10), and Department of Tourism (DOT-10) said on its first day, sold a total of P92,828 worth of displayed basic goods on May 1 during the 121st Labor Day celebration at the 5th floor of SM Downtown Premier, here.
Estrella Pahalla, DOLE-10 regional director, said there were 17 exhibitors who are livelihood-assisted projects of DOLE-10, and the said agencies, will be displaying their goods for five days until May 5 during mall hours.
Since the opening of display at 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., DA-10 already sold P74,587; DOLE-10 with P11,990; and DTI-10 with P6,251.
Pahalla said the “Kadiwa” is an initiative of Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and also through his capacity as acting secretary of the DA.
Marcos and Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma mutually agreed to extend the same goal but with a wider target audience, this time for the Filipino workers, just in time for the Labor Day or the “Araw ng mga Manggagawa.”
The “Kadiwa” focuses in helping the labor force, who are the biggest economic contributors of the country, especially on the non-stop increase of prices.
DOLE-10 exhibitors were Lorega Ancestral Management and Development for All Generation, Inc. (LAMDAG) for their Bagtok handicrafts and strawberry jams; Balubal Integrated Social Forestry Farmers Association (BISFFA) for their coffee beans; Tagpuangi Fisherfolks Association (TAGFA) on their Krill sardines; Abaga Muslim Christian Farmers Association (ginger powder/salabat); and San Roque Handmade Paper Products MPC (handmade paper and handmade lampshade paper products).
Likewise, DA-10 exhibitors were the CDO Small Farmers Association and Miarayon Highland Farmers Association, both selling assorted vegetables, root crops, and spices; Northern Mindanao Federation of Dairy Cooperative (bottled fresh milk and milk bar); Beltran Integrated Farm (lettuce); Manzano Farm (fresh fruits); and CDEO Integrated Farm (rabbits).
Also, DTI-10 exhibitors were Food Processors Association of Northern Mindanao (FOPANorMin) for their various Misamis Oriental coconut and food products from Slers Industries, Inc., MGP, Tsoko Co., and Padlas; Ginama for the various food and native products; and Multi-Fiber Cluster, Inc. (MOMCI) for their various fiber handicraft products; and DOT-10 with their travel and tour packages by Cagayan de Oro Travel and Tours Association; and Cagayan de Oro Hotel and Restaurant Association, Inc.
NFA-10 will sell rice at P25 per kilo with a maximum purchase of 5 kilos per customer on May 3-4.
The 121st Labor Day celebration was anchored on the theme, “Bilihing Abot-Presyo ng Matatag na Trabaho Para sa Manggagawang Pilipino.” (MED | DOLE-10)
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