Cheaper Rice at Your Fingertips: Kadiwa Stores Expanding to Train Stations
Get ready for easier access to affordable rice. The Department of Agriculture (DA) is taking its Kadiwa program to even more Metro Manila, with the rollout accelerated to include major train stations.
Expanding Access: Bringing Discount Rice to Commuter Hubs
Beginning next week, commuters can expect to see Kadiwa stores pop up in key locations, such as train stations. This strategic placement aims to provide easy access to P40 per kilogram rice to a wider population, ensuring more Filipinos can benefit from more affordable staple
What alternative strategies could be implemented to address the root causes of expensive food, in addition to the Kadiwa program?
**News Anchor:** Joining us today is Representative Wilbert Lee, author of the proposed Kadiwa Agri Food-Terminal Act. Representative Lee, welcome to the show.
**Representative Lee:** Thank you for having me.
**News Anchor:** As many know, the Kadiwa program has been expanding to bring affordable rice to more Filipinos. Now, we’re hearing about these stores popping up at train stations. What are your thoughts on this strategy, and do you think this will be enough to address the rising cost of living?
**Representative Lee:** This is a very positive step. Bringing Kadiwa stores to busy commuter hubs like train stations means we’re literally putting affordable rice where people are. It’s about convenience and accessibility. But it’s just one piece of the puzzle. We need to continue investing in our local agriculture and find long-term solutions to food security.
**News Anchor:** Some might argue that placing these stores at train stations is just a band-aid solution, and doesn’t tackle the root causes of expensive food. What would you say to those who believe this approach is insufficient?
