The government-run Kadiwa stores have generated sales of over P6.4 million nationwide, with the National Capital Region and Central Luzon recording sales of over P1 million each, according to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).
The Kadiwa in NCR, which recorded sales amounting to P1,009,903.24, was set up at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City on April 30, with its opening attended by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. no less.
Meanwhile, the Kadiwa outlets in Central Luzon established in San Jose Del Monte City in Bulacan; Angeles City in Pampanga; and Mariveles, Bataan, also reported sales surpassing the P1-million mark apiece.
Other Kadiwa ng Pangulo para sa Manggagawa sites in Luzon chalked up the following sales: Cordillera Administrative Region – P193,583.00; Ilocos Region – P464,769.00; Cagayan Valley Region– P302,418.00; CALABARZON – P137,654.00; and Bicol Region – P673,056.87.
Meanwhile, the Kadiwa outlets in the Visayas and Mindanao reported the following sales: Western Visayas – P214,838.00; Central Visayas – P636,362.00; Eastern Visayas – P472,296.75; Zamboanga Peninsula Region – P288,834.00; Northern Mindanao – P280,801.75; Davao Region – P147,436.00; SOCCSKSARGEN – P203,338.95; and Caraga – P555,756.57.
The DOLE said the figures were as of May 2 only and was expected to increase as sales reports from the regional offices were still not in.
DOLE has put up 29 Kadiwa outlets nationwide offering consumer products at affordable prices
Kadiwa enables the farming community to sell goods directly to consumers without the trader-intermediaries, allowing them to reap higher profits while still offering quality products at an affordable price to consumers.