Mindanao has a new Sunshine Industry – Pancit Canton made out of Squash or “Calabasa.”
Processed in a small facility in Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte, the Squash Pancit Canton manufacturing is a project of the local government unit supported by the Department of Science and Technology.
I discovered this unique product when I visited Cabadbaran City Mayor Judy Amante last month just as the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) was preparing for the staging of the MinDA Tienda in Manila.
Mayor Amante sent delegation which also brought along leather products and tribal dolls.
A few packs of the Calabasa Pancit Canton sold at only P30 were bought on the first day.
On the second day, all the stocks were wiped out with at least 6 buyers placing volume orders.
Arriving in my farm at 4 a.m. today after a 40-hour land trip from Manila, I asked my househelps to cook Calabasa Pancit Canton with sardines.
After tasting it, I understood why there was a huge interest on this new product.
The noodles were firm unlike the ordinary Pancit Canton.
With this new product discovery, our Squash Farmers who had long complained of very low prices could now expect a better income with a steady market.
All that needs to be done is to elevate Calabasa Pancit Canton making from a cottage livelihood project to an industry complete with modern processing and packaging facilities.
Since MinDA is not a funding agency, we will officially ask the Department of Agriculture and the Dept. of Trade and Industry to support the LGU and DOST to make Calabasa Pancit Canton a major industry in Mindanao.
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