DAINALUPIHAN, Bataan: The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday launched here the first Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita center. Agriculture Undersecretary Ernesto Gonzales of Consumers Affairs, DA Region 3 Director Custodio Bautista, Dinalupihan Mayor Maria Angela Garcia cut the ceremonial ribbon and later signed the memorandum of understanding between the Agriculture department and the municipal government. Kadiwa was introduced during the Marcos administration, reintroduced under former president Joseph Estrada and relaunched under the leadership of President Rodrigo Duterte to help farmers and bring down the prices of agricultural commodities. Bautista said through Kadiwa centers, farmers have the chance to engage in direct selling of their produce and be not under the mercy of unscrupulous traders. Gonzales said dole-outs like cash and animal dispersal would be stopped by the DA and instead beneficial and long lasting projects would be given to the farmers.