35 food terminals established in Benguet

By Susan Aro

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – Thirty five municipal and barangay terminals were established in various towns in this province as food depot and distribution systems offering affordable, safe and quality food products like meat, poultry, fish, vegetables and fruits.

Marlyn Cosalan of the agri-business and marketing assistance division of the Department of Agriculture –Cordillera said these establishments, formerly known as Bagsakan Centers, were intended to ensure food security and alleviate poverty and malnutrition wherein processed and agricultural products are now sold.

These are also being targeted as Pasalubong Centers where the One-Town-One Product (OTOP) of each beneficiary town will be showcased, according to Cosalan.

She added these would be alternative market for farmers through direct marketing.

The six town-recipients of the project are Sablan, P1.5 million; Tuba, P2M; Amgaleygey in Buguias, P1M; Atok, P1M; Bokod, P1M; and Kapangan, P1M.

Tublay will be included this year and with a P1 million allocation.

The provincial government was also allotted P2 million for its Bagsakan Center in Wangal, this town.