06/06/2026
The Sagip Saka Regional Caravan Series continued its nationwide engagement with another successful forum held on June 5, 2026 at Pagadian Bay Plaza Hotel in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur, bringing together cooperative leaders, farmer-members, government agencies, development partners, and institutional stakeholders in support of strengthening agricultural partnerships and food procurement systems.
Led by AgriCOOPh in partnership with the Department of Agriculture – Sagip Saka National Project Management Office and the Cooperative Development Authority, in collaboration with the Office of Senator Kiko Pangilinan, COOP NATCCO Partylist, and with the support of DGRV, the Mindanao leg of the caravan was further strengthened through the support and collaboration of MASS-SPECC and the Model Cooperative Network (MCN), helping expand participation and regional cooperation across Mindanao.
The activity further strengthened awareness and understanding of the Sagip Saka Program while creating opportunities for deeper engagement in government and institutional food procurement initiatives that directly support farmers, fisherfolk, and agricultural cooperatives.
The forum was likewise honored by the participation of Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Region IX Regional Director Mark Louie C. Martin, whose presence reinforced the importance of stronger collaboration among government agencies, cooperatives, and institutional stakeholders in advancing more inclusive procurement systems and sustainable agricultural development.
The forum likewise highlighted the growing role of cooperatives, farmers’ organizations, government agencies, and institutional partners in strengthening local procurement systems, expanding market opportunities, and fostering stronger collaboration toward more inclusive and sustainable food systems.
As the Sagip Saka Regional Caravan Series continues across the country, AgriCOOPh remains committed to fostering stronger collaboration, empowering agricultural communities, and advancing inclusive and sustainable food systems.