The renewed agreement continues a collaborative effort since 2021, in which Salamin MPC supplies fresh vegetables and other farm produce directly to the BJMP-Tuao District Jail, helping ensure consistent, locally sourced nutrition for persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) while providing a reliable market for farmers’ goods. This arrangement falls under the PAHP initiative, a government-backed partnership that seeks to combat hunger, alleviate poverty, and enhance food security by linking agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) with institutional buyers such as BJMP facilities.
Officials from both Salamin MPC and the BJMP, along with representatives of the Department of Agrarian Reform Provincial Office of Cagayan, witnessed the signing ceremony, reaffirming their shared commitment to sustainable rural development. DARPO-Cagayan officials were happy to note and emphasized the importance of the Farm Business School training they underwent—an initiative supported by DAR, DA, and partner agencies/LGUs - helped members improve production, marketing, and business management skills, which in turn strengthened their ability to meet institutional supply demands.
Under the PAHP marketing agreement framework, cooperatives like Salamin MPC are recognized as institutional partners in addressing both economic and food security challenges: farmers gain stable income through assured purchases, and correctional facilities receive quality, nutritious agricultural products for feeding programs.
DAR officials noted that such agreements are part of a broader strategy to deepen market access for ARBOs through government procurement channels, aligning with national development goals to uplift agrarian communities and build resilient agricultural enterprises.
By renewing this marketing pact, Salamin MPC and BJMP continue to model how public sector partnerships can empower rural cooperatives, support local agriculture, and improve welfare outcomes for both producer communities and those in institutional care.
