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- From April to June, the Mahalin Pagkaing Atin caravan stopped by Roxas, Tacloban, and Cabanatuan Cities
- A total of 171 egg machines, 96 piglets, and 14 feedstocks have been distributed nationwide
This past summer, Pilmico’s Mahalin Pagkaing Atin (MPA) continued making rounds across the country with its events in Roxas City (April 22), Tacloban City (May 22), and Cabanatuan City (June 5), promoting locally grown produce and instilling a “pride of product, pride of place” mindset for both the farmers and consumers.
In Roxas City, over 700 participants attended the event held at the Capiz State University that presented viable and sustainable poultry farming and swine breeding. It also celebrated rebuilding lives of Yolanda survivors, beginning with five families who received piglets and egg machines to help recover their income generating.
At the Basey Municipal Gymnasium in Samar, Pilmico distributed egg machines, piglets, and agriposts or feedstocks, initially assisting 11 families. Animal husbandry seminars, an egg recipe cooking demo by Chef Boy Logro, and food kiosks showcasing the different flavors of Tacloban were also featured.
Novo Ecijanos were likewise encouraged to venture into backyard livestock farming through the seminar and trainings at the Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology covered court. Here, Pilmico donated 20 piglets with full-cycle feed consumption to 10 backyard farmers. A forum also was held among producers, consumers, and traders along with media and government agencies at Plaza Leticia Restaurant.
Through MPA, Pilmico has donated a total of 171 egg machines, 76 piglets, and 14 agriposts or feed stocks nationwide to assist families primarily residing in areas of tragedy, poverty, and conflict.