GUIMARAS – In a move to enhance logistics efficiency and improve the overall mango supply chain, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary Mary Jean Pacheco, together with her team from the Supply Chain and Logistics Group (SCLG), visited Guimaras on May 1, as part of a joint initiative to enhance the mango supply chain in the province.
Key logistics partners — Airspeed, RAF Logistics, PHLPost, and FAST Logistics — joined the visit to explore collaboration opportunities with local producers. Their participation is vital in identifying supply chain gaps and developing sustainable logistics solutions that reduce costs, minimize delays, and improve product handling and delivery nationwide.
The delegation visited Guimaras Wonders Farm, Kokomojo Farm, and the Mango Growers Cooperative to gain insights into on-ground operations, engage with local farmers and operators, and identify areas for strengthening processes across the entire supply chain — from production and harvesting to logistics and market distribution.
This initial engagement supports the Manggahan Festival by promoting local mango products, boosting sales, and unlocking broader economic opportunities for Guimaras mango growers. The goal is to increase farmer income and ensure wider consumer access to premium-quality mangoes at competitive prices.
Others who joined the visit were Juvy Benliro, officer-in-charge (OIC) of DTI Guimaras with her team; Aurora Theresa Alisen, OIC Division Chief of the Industry Development Division, DTI Region 6; and Joejin Galvez and Bella Galimba of POAS.
The initiative underscores DTI’s commitment to inclusive economic growth by empowering local agriculture and advancing supply chain resilience through strong public-private collaboration./PN
