From Loss to Leadership: Flordeliza Maleon鈥檚 Resilience in Navigating Life and Agricultural Challenges in CALABARZON

In the scenic province of Quezon, Flordeliza Maleon is a pillar of leadership and advocacy in the agriculture and fisheries sectors. Her journey from banker to farmer-leader is a testament to her perseverance, passion for continuous learning, and steadfast dedication to empowering her community.  Today, as the Chairperson of the Regional Agricultural and Fishery Council continue reading…

PDCD welcomes newest DMOs

The 蝌蚪视频 -Policy Development and Coordination Division (PCAF-PDCD) welcomed two Development Management Officers (DMOs) in its team following the oathtaking ceremony on February 4, 2025, at the Office of the Executive Director in Quezon City. Mark John Rey Awacay was promoted to DMO II, while Maiane Danisse Radan was sworn continue reading…

Shaping gender-responsive agriculture: Bicol AFCs take on policy advocacy, monitoring training

鈥淟akas kasama ang iba, lakas para magbago, at lakas ng loob,鈥 said gender equity, stakeholder, and community engagement specialist Carmen 鈥淢ench鈥 Auste. In the context of gender equity, equality, and social inclusion, a total of 35 Agricultural and Fishery Council (AFC) officers, members, and secretariat-coordinators of the Bicol Region gathered to hone their skills in continue reading…

PCAF presents status of US PL480 funds to US agri reps

PCAF presents status of US PL480 funds to US agri reps. Floreliz Avellana, Chief of the Planning, Monitoring, and Knowledge Management Division (PMKMD) (3rd from left), discusses with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) representatives, Agricultural Counselor Michael Ward and Agricultural Specialist Florencia Sevilla,  the status of the US PL480 project in the Philippines. The continue reading…

Outstanding agri-fishery volunteers recognized at PCAF 10th NVD

Almost 500 volunteer partners from the National Sectoral Committees (NSCs) and Agricultural and Fishery Councils (AFCs), together with Department of Agriculture (DA) officials, staff, and representatives from various Local Government Units, convened in Cebu City on December 3, 2024, for the 10th National Agriculture and Fisheries Volunteers鈥 Day (NVD) awarding ceremony. Anchored on the theme continue reading…