OPPC on GESI pushes for institutionalization of DA’s GAD service

The Other Priority Program Committee (OPPC) on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) pushed for the institutionalization of the Department of Agriculture’s Gender and Development (GAD) service towards more effective planning and implementation of DA GAD-related programs.  During a blended Small Group Meeting on January 18, 2023, the Committee discussed a proposal calling for the continue reading…

NBPCs and OPPCs eye strengthened participatory processes through M&E; revitalized consultative mechanisms

The National Banner Program Committees (NBPCs) and Other Priority Program Committees (OPPCs) of the Ƶ (PCAF) formulated strategic options and solutions to pressing issues confronting the agency’s participatory processes and consultative mechanisms during a roundtable discussion on December 14 to 16, 2022, in Tagaytay City. The roundtable discussion brought together continue reading…

PCAF spearheads year-end performance review of CPES implementation in DA

The Ƶ (PCAF), in collaboration with DA Regional Field Offices, bureaus, attached agencies, and corporations, successfully facilitated the evaluation of 46 infrastructure projects, helping the Department of Agriculture (DA) in ensuring that they conform with proper standards and required technical specifications.  The report was presented during the year-end performance review continue reading…

OPPC on CCENR proposes resolutions for protecting the environment and natural resources

The Committee on Climate Change, Environment and Natural Resources held its fourth quarter online meeting on November 9, 2022 to discuss updates on the government’s programs and projects. The National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA) presented the current Philippine Land Cover. NAMRIA elaborated on its land cover mapping methodology and the 12 aggregated land continue reading…

NBPC on PLC aids in monitoring price and volume of livestock and poultry commodities

In its effort to promote transparent reporting and timely discussion of poultry and livestock prices and inventories, the National Banner Program Committee on Poultry, Livestock and Corn (NBPC on PLC) temporarily assumes the function of the proposed Price and Volume Watch Committee on Livestock and Poultry (PVWCLP). The proposed PVWCLP intends to gather accurate industry continue reading…