Phase 1 of Agdao Farmer’s Market 55% complete

Phase 2 will start after completion of Phase 1. This will be  implemented by.the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the report reads.

Davao City Economic Enterprise’s Agdao Public Market Market Supervisor IV Maximo Macalipes Jr. told CIO that a total of 495 vendors were pre-identified to occupy the stalls in the three-storey building. However, the raffling of their specific locations is yet to be conducted to ensure fairness. These vendors are sellers of rice, dry goods, fish, meat, a variety of food like kakanin (delicacies), and vegetables.

Macalipes said that the Department of Agriculture (DA) has appropriated the fund for its construction under Republic Act 8435 or the Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act of 1997, also known as AFMA, which mandates them to provide post-harvest infrastructure and facilities for the farmers.

The first floor of the three-storey building will cater to fish vendors with 126 stalls, meat with 80 stalls, dressed chicken with 20 stalls, seven for commercial spaces, and an ice section with nine storage areas.

The second floor will be composed of 167 stalls for variety and dry goods while other areas like eateries and dining areas will be part of the second phase. The third floor will be for rented spaces such as miscellaneous and other commercial spaces.

Macalipes said the new Agdao Farmer’s Market will also have a parking space for the vendors and market-goers.