TACLOBAN CITY – A meaningful partnership between the Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8) and the Department of Agriculture (DA-8) was formalized through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed on April 4, 2025, at the PRO-8 Multipurpose Hall.
The initiative aims to bring affordable, accessible, and government-subsidized agricultural products closer to the personnel of PRO-8.
The program is part of the national ‘Kadiwa ng Pangulo’ (KNP) initiative, designed to help both consumers and local producers by creating direct market access for farmers and fisherfolk while offering affordable, high-quality products to public servants.
DA Regional Executive Director Andrew Rodolfo Orais, who served as the guest of honor, underscored the value of inter-agency cooperation in tackling food security and economic accessibility.
“With this partnership, we aim to address two major challenges: increasing market access for producers and providing affordable food for consumers,” he said.
“Let us continue to cooperate, collaborate, and converge—for our farmers, fishers, and for our agri-fishery sector. Padayon ha pag-uswag para ha Sinirangan Bisayas!” Orais added.
Following the MOU signing, the ceremonial launch of the Kadiwa store was held at the PRO-8 Grandstand. Strategically located within the PRO-8 compound, the store will provide easy access to fresh produce and other agricultural products for police personnel and their families.
PRO-8 Regional Director PB/Gen. Jay Cumigad expressed strong support for the program, emphasizing its social and economic benefits.
“We fully support the Kadiwa ng Pangulo Program—not only for making affordable goods accessible to our personnel and their families, but also for empowering our farmers and small entrepreneurs,” he said.
“We remain committed to working hand in hand with partner agencies to help build a more inclusive and sustainable future.”
(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA/RONALD O. REYES)
