The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office XII, through the Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) XII, reinforced its commitment to empowering local farmers and promoting food security during the recent General Assembly of the SURBACIA Cooperative. The session highlighted the cooperative’s remarkable achievements and steady growth over the past year, serving as a model of resilience, unity, and excellence in cooperative governance.

The assembly underscored the cooperative’s potential to engage in future partnerships with national government programs, particularly as a reliable supplier of fresh, safe, and high-quality agricultural products. Such strategic linkages are expected to open opportunities for institutional markets, expand economic prospects, and strengthen the local food supply chain.

This engagement reaffirmed EPAHP XII’s mission to bridge farmer cooperatives with government feeding and procurement programs, ensuring communities benefit from nutritious, affordable food while empowering local producers with sustainable livelihoods. Through collaboration and shared vision, EPAHP XII and SURBACIA Cooperative continue to pave the way for inclusive growth, stronger food security, and a more resilient agricultural sector.