PHLPost Opens More Kadiwa ng Pangulo Stores Nationwide

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The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has opened 45 Kadiwa ng Pangulo stores nationwide, reinforcing its commitment to deliver affordable food and essential goods to Filipino families through the government’s flagship initiative.

Kadiwa ng Pangulo, a program of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., aims to ensure food security, generate jobs, and reduce poverty by offering basic commodities at lower prices. In partnership with the Department of Agriculture (DA), PHLPost has provided its post office network as strategic venues for the rollout of the program.

At participating post offices, families can buy P20-per-kilo rice, with each store selling around 30 kaban or 1,500 kilograms of NFA rice every week to meet consumer demand. Alongside rice, Kadiwa ng Pangulo outlets also offer vegetables, meat, fish, and other agricultural products at prices significantly lower than commercial markets by removing middlemen and linking farmers directly to buyers.

One of the busiest outlets is located at the Manila Central Post Office in Liwasang Bonifacio, which continues to attract both producers and consumers because of the affordable prices and convenient location. 

Postmaster General and CEO Maximo Sta. Maria III emphasized that the collaboration of the PHLPost and DA highlights the government’s collective effort to make affordable food accessible to all.

Under the arrangement, PHLPost provides space and logistical support to house the Kadiwa outlets, while DA oversees product sourcing and ensures that essential commodities are delivered fresh and regularly.

To better serve the public, Kadiwa stores operate every Friday, with some areas adopting specific schedules to accommodate the needs of their communities.

Several pop-up stores have already been established across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, further expanding the reach of the program and ensuring that affordable essentials are not limited to major urban centers. 

By hosting the Kadiwa ng Pangulo in its post offices, PHLPost not only brings essential services closer to the public but also strengthens its role as a partner in nation-building, providing relief to families affected by rising food costs while empowering farmers with direct access to consumers.