The Romblon Police Provincial Office (RPPO), in partnership with the Department of Agriculture-MIMAROPA (DA-MIMAROPA) and the Farmers Cooperative and Association (FCA), officially launched the “Kadiwa sa Kampo” on Thursday at the police headquarters in Romblon, Romblon.
The initiative aims to provide residents, police officers, and government employees with direct access to fresh produce from local farmers, ensuring affordability and quality. Various agricultural products, including fresh vegetables and fruits, were sold at competitive prices.
Kadiwa sa Kampo is a specialized version of the national Kadiwa ng Pangulo program under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The program strengthens the agricultural sector by directly linking farmers with consumers, fostering local economic growth, and promoting food security.
Among the farming groups that participated in the Kadiwa sa Kampo were the Macalas Tambac Ilauran Irrigators Association and the Macalas Tambac Ilauran Lamao Calabogo Vegetable Growers Association from the barangays of Macalas, Ilauran, Tambac, Calabogo, and Lamao.
On its first day, local farmers sold a variety of fresh produce, including string beans, pechay, eggplant, bitter gourd, cucumber, water spinach, cassava, and native garlic. The total sales from the event reached ₱9,040, providing farmers with a direct market while ensuring affordable food options for consumers.
According to RPPO Provincial Director Col. Rexton Sawi, Kadiwa sa Kampo offers a practical solution for police officers within the camp by giving them easy access to fresh produce. Instead of leaving the camp to buy goods, they can now purchase high-quality and affordable products directly from local farmers.
The program also aims to empower local farmers by providing them with a stable platform to sell their products without middlemen, ensuring better profit margins.
Kadiwa sa Kampo will operate twice a month, opening on the 13th and 28th day of each month, giving more opportunities for farmers and consumers to engage in sustainable and community-driven trade. (with reports from Paul Jaysent Fos)
