The national government has moved to connect agricultural supply from Benguet directly to communities in Metro Manila, distributing hundreds of kilos of vegetables through a farm-to-city delivery effort coordinated by the Office of the President.
The vegetables were procured by Malacañang during President Bongbong Marcos’ visit to the La Trinidad Vegetable Trading Post and the Benguet Agri-Pinoy Trading Center, two key consolidation hubs for highland produce. The goods were transported to selected local government units in Metro Manila for free distribution.
Initial deliveries reached Quezon City and Pasay City, where supplies were turned over to local authorities for distribution to residents. In Pasay, the vegetables were delivered to the Philippine School for the Blind as part of the rollout.
Pasay Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano said the goods would be distributed to families identified as in need and expressed appreciation to the President for the initiative.
Further shipments were delivered to Caloocan, Navotas and Malabon, expanding the reach of the program across multiple urban areas. Malacañang said additional drop-off points include facilities under the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Quezon City and Pasay, as well as the Bureau of Corrections in Muntinlupa, the Manila City Jail and the Delpan Sports Complex.
The distribution follows a direct sourcing approach in which produce is purchased from agricultural centers and transported to urban communities without passing through multiple commercial layers. The setup allows supply from farming areas such as Benguet to be redirected to high-demand areas while goods are distributed through local government and national welfare channels.
Officials said the initiative supports both sides of the supply chain by providing a market for farmers and delivering food assistance to communities in Metro Manila.
