Government-funded events in Western Visayas may become a direct market for local farmers and fisherfolk. The Regional Development Council (RDC) approved a resolution urging all local government units (LGUs), national government agencies, and state universities in the region to serve locally produced food in official activities. Under RDC Resolution No. 23, Series of 2026, provincial, city, and municipal LGUs, regional offices of government agencies, and state universities are being enjoined to require caterers and venue service providers to use locally sourced rice, fish, and other agricultural products during government-funded gatherings.

Sornito, I. (2026, May 19). To boost farmers' income: RDC pushes mandatory use of locally produced rice, fish, and farm products in gov’t-funded activities. Panay News, p. 2.