FARMERS EARN P2-M
FROM FRIDAY TIENDA
Farmers and fishermen who brought their produce to the Department of Agriculture’s TienDA in the Bureau of Plant Industry Compound in Manila and the DA Central Office in Quezon City earned P2-M in just one day on Friday.
The DA Agribusiness and Marketing Office reported that total day sales in the DA Central Office amounted to P725,360 while sales from
NFA rice totalled P120,000.
Yesterday was the first time the TienDA was opened in the DA Central Office.
Over at the BPI Compound in San Andres, Manila, gross sales as of 5 p.m. yesterday totalled P1,224,552.
The TienDA in both areas reopened today with huge crowds enjoying fresh vegetables, fish, fruits, chicken and rice at farm gate prices.
Next week, the third TienDA Farmers and Fishermen’s Outlet will be opened in Alabang, Muntinlupa to serve consumers in the southern part of Metro Manila.
On Oct. 13, the TienDA Malasakit Store will be opened in Taguig City with the support of Mayor Lani Cayetano.
Another TienDA Malasakit Store will also be opened in Bulacan City second week of October.
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