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DepEd, DA roll out 'Kadiwa Program' in school communities

Manila Bulletin

November 30, 2025

Teachers, other school personnel to have access to P20-per-kilo rice, discounted goods

- BY MERLINA HERNANDO-MALIPOT

DepEd, DA roll out 'Kadiwa Program' in school communities

‘RICE FOR ALL’ – Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara addresses the audience on Friday, Nov. 28, at the launch of the DepEd-Department of Agriculture (DA) partnership to bring ₱20-rice and discounted goods to school communities nationwide. (DepEd photo)

(DepEd photo)

The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) have launched a major partnership to bring President Marcos' "Kadiwa ng Pangulo" Rice-For-All (RFA) and "P20 Benteng Bigas Meron" (BBM) Na programs directly into public schools, ensuring teachers and school personnel have easier access to affordable rice and fresh produce.

In a statement issued Friday, November 28, DepEd said Secretary Sonny Angara and DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. led the ceremonial signing of the memorandum of understanding, formalizing the initiative that will establish Kadiwa Centers within DepEd schools and division offices nationwide.

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