Mahalin Pagkaing Atin (MPA) aims to promote sustainable entrepreneurship through promotion of local produce and instilling the “pride of product, pride of place” mindset for both farmers and local consumers, thus enabling operators to maximize profit without passing through middlemen. To date, Pilmico has already donated a total of 880 piglets, 252 egg machines, 6 bakery starter packages as well as assisted 14 agri-posts where beneficiaries received feedbags as restart-up capital.
We go around the country to promote backyard farming because we believe in the potential of our Filipino farmers to be a successful Partner for Growth. We hope that these piglets, egg machines and bakery kits will serve as the right tools to enable our farmers to develop sustainable livelihoods in the years to come.
— Sabin M. Aboitiz, President and CEO, Pilmico
Kalibo, Aklan
ABL Sports Complex and Cultural Center, April 27
As it officially kicked off of the Mahalin Pagkaing Atin caravan for 2016, Pilmico introduced the newest addition to its portfolio of livelihood donations—bakery kits. Each bakery starter package includes a 1-deck, 4-tray bread oven, a bread rack, a working table, a delivery bike, and 10 bags of flour. MPA Kalibo also welcomed a group of 50 Philippine Army servicemen who were eager to learn useful tips on how to jumpstart a backyard farming business.
Sta. Maria, Pangasinan
Sta. Maria Covered Gym, May 3
Over 25 beneficiaries received livelihood packages from Pilmico including 15 piglets with one-cycle feed consumption each, 10 egg machines with 48-chicken sets and one-cycle feed consumption, and two bakery kits. The event also included seminars on animal husbandry and nutrition, basic and advanced baking demos, and cooking demos highlighting local dishes.
Sibonga, Cebu
Bonifacio R. Bacaltos Sports & Cultural Centrum, May 18
In Cebu, 27 new beneficiaries received piglets, egg machines, and bakery kits at the MPA Expo, which was attended by over 500 residents and visitors. Chef Boy Logro and Pilmico AVP Feeds Sales for Visayas and Mindanao Jefferson Abian led the turnover ceremony of 30 piglets with one-cycle feed consumption each, 10 egg machines with 48 hens and one month’s feed consumption, and two bakery starter kits.