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‘Kadiwa Express’ roves around the province

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Laoag City—The provincial government’s “Kadiwa Rolling Store”, also known as “Kadiwa Express” started to roam once again to provide basic and more affordable commodities to Ilokano families throughout the province.

The ‘Kadiwa Express,’ manned by the employees of the Provincial Capitol headed to the municipalities of Adams and Dumalneg on April 1, 2020 to bring various commodities such as rice, local fruits and vegetables as well as instant noodles, canned goods, powdered sugar and coffee, among other, which are sold at much lower prices compared to prevailing market rates.

This initiative serves as aid to farmers and local entrepreneurs as well as to residents whose access to basic needs are limited due to the enhanced community quarantine in the province, caused by the Corona virus (COVID-19).

Adams Mayor Rosalia Dupagen rejoiced when she was informed that the ‘Kadiwa Express’ will set up in their town:

“I am thankful to PGIN kasi malaking tulong ang pag-deliver ng mga assorted groceries para sa ating mga kababayan, lalo na’t hindi natin alam kung hanggang kailan matatapos ang total lockdown dito sa probinsiya, particularly ang bayan namin. Gayunpaman, wala na kaming dapat na ipag-alala dahil ang provincial government na mismo ang lalapit para ihatid ang tulong at serbisyo para sa lahat.”

The “Kadiwa Express” follows a market system and was introduced to avoid physical contacts among consumers, which may accelerate the transmission of the disease.

“Noong nalaman namin na pupunta dito sa bayan ang ‘Kadiwa Express,’ agad na kinolekta ng ating mga barangay officials ang mga nais bilhin ng mga residente. Sinabihan namin sila na ibigay na lang sa mga opisyal ang perang pambili at ang bayong o lalagyan nila ng mga mabibiling produkto. Kami na rin mismo ang magde-deliver sa mga bahay nila,” Adams’ Liga ng mga Barangay President Maelyn Guinayen explained.

The ‘Kadiwa Express’ aims to visit all the local government units (LGUs) this April. (Stewart C. Ocampo & Blessing Angel Agliam)


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