Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _______ 
INTRODUCED BY REP. PM VARGAS 
AN ACT  
PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A KADIWA NI ANI AT KITA 
STORE IN BARANGAY SANTA LUCIA IN QUEZON CITY AND  
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Food security remains a growing problem in the Philippines. In a report 
by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, the Philippines 
recorded the most number of food insecure people in Southeast Asia in 2017 
to 2019, with 59 million Filipinos suffering from moderate to severe lack of 
consistent access to food, a drastic and alarming increase from 44.9 million 
recorded in 2014 to 2016.1 
As the COVID-19 pandemic greatly affected livelihoods and access to 
food, food insecurity is expected to climb up. Fortunately, government efforts 
to address food insecurity while also providing better opportunities to our 
farmers and fisherfolk have sprung up with the “Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita” 
Program. 
The “Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita” Program, launched in 2019, is a 
collaborative project of the Department of Agriculture, Department of Interior 
and Local Government, and Food Terminal Inc. (FTI), a Government-Owned 
and Controlled Corporation. This project establishes a direct link between 
farmers and fisherfolk, direct producers of food, to the consuming public. 
1 FAO, IFAD, UNICEF, WFP and WHO. 2020. The State of Food Security and Nutrition in 
the World 2020. Transforming food systems for affordable healthy diets. Rome, FAO. 
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Through localized Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita stores, livelihood opportunities 
are secured for Filipino farmers and fisherfolk, while also ensuring food 
security in local government units (LGUs), especially in Metro Manila, that 
face food supply challenges amidst the pandemic. 
 
In order to institutionalize food security efforts and livelihood 
opportunities to Filipino farmers and fisherfolk, this bill seeks to establish a 
Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita Store in a public market in Barangay Santa Lucia in 
Quezon City. The Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita Store shall provide a sustainable 
direct marketing link between accredited farmers and fisherfolk and the 
local consumers through the local government unit, while ensuring that 
the farm and fishery products are fresh, healthy, and affordable. 
Additionally, this will complement the Republic Act No. 11321 or the Sagip 
Saka Act, which provides for the direct purchase of agricultural and fishery 
products by local government agencies. 
 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly 
sought.  
 
 
 
 
REP. PM VARGAS   
 
Fifth District, Quezon City 


Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _______ 
INTRODUCED BY REP. PM VARGAS 
AN ACT  
PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A KADIWA NI ANI AT KITA 
STORE IN BARANGAY SANTA LUCIA IN QUEZON CITY AND  
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the “Barangay Santa 
Lucia Kadiwa Store Act”. 
SECTION 2. Barangay Santa Lucia Kadiwa Store. – There is hereby 
established a Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita Store hereinafter referred to as the 
“Kadiwa Store” in Barangay Santa Lucia in Quezon City. 
The Kadiwa Store established by this Act shall be located in a public market 
in Barangay Santa Lucia. Provided, That the Kadiwa Store shall be a safe and 
publicly accessible location wherein farm and fishery products are ensured to 
be fresh, healthy and affordable. 
Provided Further, That the Kadiwa Store shall be under the control and 
supervision of the Market Supervisor who shall likewise ensure a sustainable 
direct marketing link between accredited farmers and fisherfolk and the 
local consumers through the local government unit. 
SECTION 3. Funding. – The amount necessary for the establishment of the 
Kadiwa Store shall be generated from the funds of the Department of 
Agriculture. The maintenance of the Kadiwa Store established shall be the 
responsibility and shall be charged to Barangay Santa Lucia. 
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SECTION 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – Within sixty (60) 
days from the effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of the Department of 
Agriculture shall, in coordination with the Local Government Unit and 
other stakeholders, issue the necessary rules and regulations for the 
effective implementation of this Act.  
 
SECTION 5. Non-Impairment Clause. – Nothing in this Act shall be 
construed as to diminish, impair, or repeal rights recognized, granted, or 
made available to disadvantaged, marginalized, or specific sectors under 
existing laws. 
 
SECTION 6. Separability Clause. – If, for any reason, any provision of this 
Act is declared unconstitutional or invalid, parts or provisions of this Act 
which are not affected shall continue to be in full force and effect. 
 
SECTION 7. Repealing Clause. – All laws, executive orders, presidential 
decrees, Implementing Rules and Regulations inconsistent with this Act are 
hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
 
SECTION 8. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation. 
 
Approved,