ORMOC CITY, LEYTE — The Camp Downes Home-Based Women’s Association (CDHBWA) officially launched its new KADIWA Store during a Grand Opening ceremony held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, in Barangay San Pablo.
Community Store Delivers Affordable Staples and Livelihood Opportunities
The newly established retail hub provides neighborhood residents with direct access to reasonably priced daily necessities while creating a sustainable economic engine for local producers:
Affordable Essential Goods: The KADIWA store stocks a diverse line of locally sourced agricultural produce and kitchen staples, offering residents cost-effective alternatives for household needs.
Empowering Women-Led Enterprise: Designed as a community-driven initiative, the store supplies stable livelihood opportunities and direct income pipelines for association members and local women entrepreneurs.
Official City Support: Key municipal officials attended the opening ceremony to show institutional backing, including City Agriculture Department (CAD) Officer-in-Charge Dante Albarico and City Livelihood Head Cecile Bacsal.
Strengthening Local Supply Chains Through Grassroots Distribution
The opening reflects ongoing municipal efforts across Ormoc to expand food security hubs and elevate grassroots micro-enterprises:
Direct-From-Producer Model: By linking home-based producers directly with barangay consumers, the KADIWA outlet lowers retail markups and keeps economic value circulating within the community.
Call for Civic Support: Local leaders encourage Ormoc residents to visit the Barangay San Pablo facility to support home-grown products and sustain women-led economic initiatives.
