A Congressional leader on Monday batted for the passage of a bill to institutionalize Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita Stores at the barangay level, while providing better opportunities to local farmers.
“We have witnessed how these Kadiwa stores effectively help the public buy basic commodities at lower prices compared to those being sold in regular markets. The idea of having these stores permanently is a win-win solution to local suppliers and consumers especially now that prices of goods are on the steady rise,” House deputy majority leader and Quezon City Rep. Patrick Michael Vargas said.
Vargas has filed various measures (House Bills 5878 to 5891) for the establishment of Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita Stores in all barangays of District V, Quezon City. He stated that this can also address some of the issues regarding food insecurity among Filipinos.
This will complement Right to Adequate Food Framework Bill, which was earlier prompted by the former QC Rep. Alfred Vargas during the previous congress. Both measures aim to establish a framework that would ensure food availability, stability and security by establishing well-functioning distribution, processing and market systems.
“We intend to bring these rolling stores in respective communities to further lessen the expenses shouldered by the consuming public. Instead of spending for transportation cost, they could use the amount for more food items for the family,” he said.