Creating mechanisms on farm planning and production benefitting the farmers
The Rural-Urban Market Link (RUML) team organized an orientation on farm production and planning for suppliers to Buklod Agrarian Reform Community Multi-Purpose Cooperative (BBARC-MPC) at Buenavista, Quezon Province, on 25 January 2024. BBARC-MPC is a 2,200-member cooperative under NATCCO and is engaged in planting lowland vegetables. The insightful gathering was attended by 18 participants, 13 […]
Understanding the business models and operations of community small-business enterprises
The Rural-Urban Market Link (RUML) team visited and interviewed selected lead store, carinderia (eatery), and sari-sari (variety) owners on {specific dates} at {place). The activity collaborates with the Partnership of Philippine Support Service Agencies (PhilSSA) and Kabuhayan sa Ganap na Kasarinlan Credit and Savings Cooperative (KCOOP) under the Biyayang Lokal initiative, which aims to understand […]
RUML Annual Assessment and Planning 2023
The Rural-Urban Market Link (RUML) project organized its annual assessment and planning for 2023 at the Partnership Center in Quezon City. The objectives of the meeting are to review and assess the project’s progress, discuss the successes and challenges faced, and identify the actions and strategies for improvement. Similarly, the gathering aimed to draw out […]
Handcrafted products from farmers and fisherfolks – an RUML holiday season’s theme
The Partnership of Philippine Support Service Agencies (PHILSSA) attended a two-day bazaar at the Ateneo De Manila University (Katipunan Campus) on November 13-14, 2023, organized by the Office for Social Concern and Involvement (OSCI) – Ateneo de Manila University. The event featured a pleasant array of handcrafted products by rural farmers and fisherfolks across the […]
A vision that unites – the launch of PhilDHRRA’s weekend market
The Philippine Partnership for the Development of Human Resources in Rural Areas (PhilDHRRA), through its social enterprise Project Philmart, has taken a significant move to bridging the gap between rural and urban markets at the launching of their weekend market in Vista Valley Subdivision in Marikina City on 5 November 2023. The weekend market was […]
Nutri-package for a positive impact – an RUML commitment
AgriCOOPh Federation continues its deliveries of essential commodities to the Marikina School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP), reaching 6,071 students receiving nutrient-rich food packages in 17 schools. The program runs for 24 weeks and is in collaboration with CamSur MPC and the local government of Marikina. AgriCOOPh is a consortium member of the USAID – US Agency […]
Production expansion and community hub for multi-purpose cooperative and indigenous farmer’s group – An inclusive RUML initiative
The Rural-Urban Market Link (RUML) and the Partnership for the Developmental Assistance in the Philippines (PDAP) hosted a meeting with Care Filipinos Multi-Purpose Cooperative (MPC) and Pamana Matarek Inc. on 10 October 2023. The meeting collectively identified priorities for establishing a lemongrass nursery to expand production to address the increasing demand for juice, oil, capsules, […]
Accelerated partnerships with the national government for food security and youth empowerment
AgriCOOPh won a bid from DepEd Marikina City on the School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP) in collaboration with Cam Sur Multi-Purpose Cooperative on 15 September 2023. This success was followed by the inaugural delivery of nutribuns, iron-fortified rice, fresh eggs, corn, banana, and sweet potatoes on 25 September 2023 for Marikina SBFP across 17 schools, reaching […]
Rural-Urban Market Link updates on partner collaborations
Mr. Ryan Washburn, Mission Director, Mr. Jeffrey Goebel, Director for Economic Development and Governance, and Mr. Jay De Quiroz, Economic Development Specialist of the USAID, visited the GlowCorp office in Cabuyao, Laguna, for a project meeting with the Rural-Urban Market Link (RUML) team on 28 September 2023. The discussion highlighted the latest project accomplishment with […]
Accessing high-value agricultural products for food security
The People’s Business Center (PBC) and the management team of Rural-Urban Market Link (RUML) conducted an orientation with TAFARMCO on 8 August 2023. TAFARMCO is a member of The National Confederation of Cooperatives (NATCCO) located in Tuba, Benguet, with active cooperative members producing high-value vegetables such as broccoli, carrots, lettuces, cabbages, potatoes, beans, and bell […]
