MANILA, Philippines — On the occasion of the presentation ceremonies of the 2022 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos held at Malacañang on Sept. 9, Metrobank presented a pledge to President Marcos amounting to P25 million in support of the government priority to make food available and affordable while ensuring fair returns to farmers and producers.
Through its corporate social responsibility arm Metrobank Foundation Inc. (MBFI) and the family foundation of the late George SK Ty, GT Foundation Inc. (GTFI), the pledged amount shall serve as a grant assistance to support the successful revival of Kadiwa Centers, among other interventions.
This is in recognition of the priority development agenda of the President for alleviation of hunger and food insecurity by uplifting Filipino farming communities.
The Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita Program, in its various modalities such as retail, rolling and online stores, aims to make food accessible to disadvantaged communities.