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Food Terminal Inc. is accelerating construction of mega food hubs and regional food terminals nationwide as part of a logistics push to move food from farms to markets faster, reduce waste, and lower consumer prices
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FTI is developing five mega food hubs in Clark, Tiaong, Manolo Fortich, Camarines Sur, and Cebu, alongside 16 regional food terminals
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The projects require an estimated P20 billion investment, with several facilities expected to begin operations before the end of the Marcos administration in 2028
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A mega KADIWA Food Hub in Taguig is targeted for completion by October 2026
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Regional food hubs in Cebu and Lingayen will support the government’s P20-per-kilo rice program through improved storage and distribution
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The Commonwealth Market will be integrated into the national food logistics network
State-run Food Terminal Inc. (FTI) is accelerating construction of mega food hubs and regional food terminals nationwide as part of a logistics push to move food from farms to markets faster, cut waste, and lower prices for consumers.
The Department of Agriculture (DA)-attached firm said the nationwide network is a key part of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s food security agenda, modernizing the food supply chain and expanding market access for farmers and fisherfolk.
“We are building the backbone of a modern food distribution system,” FTI president Joseph Lo said in a statement.
“By connecting production areas directly to markets through integrated food hubs and cold chain facilities, we can reduce logistics costs, minimize post-harvest losses and deliver fresher, more affordable food to Filipino families,” he said.
FTI is developing five mega food hubs in Clark, Pampanga; Tiaong, Quezon; Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon; Camarines Sur; and Cebu, complemented by 16 regional food terminals nationwide.
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The Commonwealth Market in Quezon City will also be integrated into the network, creating a unified logistics system equipped with cold storage, trading facilities, and modern distribution centers.
Lo said the projects require P20 billion and several years to complete, though many will begin operating before the end of the Marcos administration in mid-2028.
A mega KADIWA Food Hub in Taguig is scheduled for completion by October 2026.
Meanwhile, regional food hubs in Cebu and Lingayen are being established to support the government’s P20-per-kilo rice program by enhancing storage and distribution efficiency.
Preparatory work for the Clark mega food hub is underway.
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The expanding infrastructure supports FTI’s “KADIWA ng Pangulo Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!” program, now in 807 sites nationwide. The DA said KADIWA has sold over 120,992 metric tons of agricultural products, expanding market access for farmers, fisherfolk, and food producers, and offering more affordable options for consumers.
Agriculture secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the food hubs are critical investments that will make the country’s food system more efficient and inclusive.
“These projects are about raising farmers’ and fisherfolk’s incomes while lowering the cost of food for Filipino consumers. By strengthening logistics and connecting producers directly to markets, we are building a food system that benefits everyone from the farm to the dining table,” he said.
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