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Gawad Saka Region III Outstanding Corn Cluster
Snack Foods, Beverages, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, Veterinary Pharmaceuticals, Human Pharmaceuticals, Organic Products, Ingredients and Additives, Food Processing Machines and Equipment, Fertilizers, Confectionery, Biscuits
Agricultural: Yellow Corn, White Corn, Rice, Onions
Processed Food: Corn Nitz (BBQ, Cheese, Sour Cream, Garlic)
Services & Finance: Microfinance, Loan Services
The Pindangan 2nd Primary Multi-Purpose Cooperative (P2PMPC), based in Camiling, Tarlac, Philippines, exemplifies rural empowerment through agricultural innovation and cooperative development. Recognized as an Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Organization (ARBO), P2PMPC integrates agribusiness, food processing, and microfinance to uplift farming communities in the region.
Since its formal registration, P2PMPC has grown into a dynamic cooperative providing access to production inputs, microfinancing, market linkage, and food processing. The organization primarily supports its 144 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in cultivating over of farmland dedicated to corn, rice, and onions.
These crops are cultivated using sustainable practices and serve both fresh market and processed product lines.
Each flavor is available in 160g packs, catering to health-conscious and value-seeking snack consumers.
P2PMPC is renowned for its innovative corn cluster management model, where members are organized into productive units optimizing land and input resources. Its value chain is vertically integrated—from planting to marketing—making it one of the few cooperatives in Region III with end-to-end agribusiness capabilities.
Its Corn Nitz brand stands out in the processed food sector as a locally made, affordable snack that contributes directly to community livelihood.
As of 2025, according to DAR records:
“We chose Corn Nitz as a healthier snack option for our school feeding program—kids love the taste and we support local livelihoods.”
— Nutrition Officer, Tarlac Public School
“Their corn output is consistent in quality and volume, and they’re always a reliable partner during peak demand seasons.”
— Corn Trader, Pangasinan
Through innovation in agribusiness and community-focused management, P2PMPC stands as a model of cooperative excellence in rural development and sustainable enterprise.
