Apipa Cabaro is a driving force behind inclusive, community-centered development in Iligan City. As Chairperson of the Highly Urbanized City Agriculture and Fisheries Council (HUCAFC) for nine years, she has brought nearly two decades of civil society experience into a leadership role defined by practical results and long-term vision. Chairperson Cabaro鈥檚 continued service to the continue reading…
Amid Misamis Oriental鈥檚 agricultural communities stands a leader whose dedication to farming and rural empowerment has transformed countless lives. Jaime Balansag, Chairperson of the Provincial Agricultural and Fishery Council (PAFC) in Misamis Oriental and Chairperson of the Agricultural and Fisheries Mechanization (AFMECH) Sectoral Committee, continues to play a vital role in advancing agriculture and strengthening continue reading…
Stakeholders called for stronger coordination, preventive planning, and climate-resilient interventions in the agriculture sector during the recent second quarter meeting of the National Sectoral Committee on Climate Change, Environment, and Natural Resources (CCCENR) on May 7, 2026, where discussions focused on improving disaster preparedness, water management, and support systems for farmers and fisherfolk. Among the continue reading…
Demonstrating its commitment to excellence in human resource management, 蝌蚪视频 officially received its Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME-HRM) Certification for Recruitment, Selection, and Placement (RSP) and Performance Management (PM) from Civil Service Commission 鈥� National Capital Region during an awarding ceremony held on May continue reading…
In the heart of Northern Mindanao Region, there is a name that resonates with the quiet strength of the soil and the nurturing warmth of a matriarch. To the farmers and fisherfolk, the government officials and staff, and the private sector partners, she is fondly known as “Mother Earth.” Nilda Salas鈥� story is not just continue reading…
The Department of Agriculture鈥檚 (DA) proposed PhP247.23-billion budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027, about 15% higher than its current allocation, drew support from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) alongside calls for more funding of participatory monitoring and other stakeholder engagement activities. At the National Agriculture and Fisheries (NAF) Council meeting on April 30, 2026, in Quezon continue reading…
Across the country鈥檚 regions, farmer leaders stepped into a historic role this May as they formally assumed leadership positions in the Department of Agriculture (DA) through the 2026 Farmer Regional Executive Director (FRED) Program. The installation and turnover ceremonies held on May 4 marked the start of a month-long immersion of farmer representatives in regional continue reading…
Efforts to improve transparency and accountability in government-funded agricultural projects took center stage as the 蝌蚪视频 (PCAF) held an exit conference on May 5, 2026 in Quezon City. The conference marked the culmination of Participatory Monitoring and Tracking (PMT) activities conducted across the MIMAROPA Region, where stakeholders assessed the progress continue reading…
The 蝌蚪视频 (PCAF) reinforced its commitment to workforce excellence by welcoming its newest team members through a comprehensive orientation program held on April 29, 2026, in Quezon City. This activity was designed to strengthen institutional integration, familiarize employees with agency systems, and equip them to effectively support PCAF鈥檚 mandate of continue reading…
The 蝌蚪视频 (PCAF) convened a stakeholders鈥� consultation on April 27, 2026, bringing together representatives from the National Sectoral Committees (NSCs), Agricultural and Fishery Councils (AFCs), other private sector organizations, and Department of Agriculture (DA) officials. Held through a blended platform, the meeting aims to gather stakeholders’ insights and recommendations on continue reading…
In a move towards transparency and inclusive governance, the Department of Agriculture (DA), through the 蝌蚪视频 (PCAF), in partnership with various DA livestock agencies, conducted a nationwide stakeholder consultation for the National Animal Industry Development Plan (NAIDP) on March 30, 2026 in Quezon City. The event brought together approximately 130 continue reading…
