To ensure the entire organization is harmonized toward a single vision, all employees of the òòò½ÊÓƵ (PCAF) participated in the orientation and operational planning for the approved strategic plan 2026-2031 on May 25, 2026 in Quezon City. Held via a hybrid setup, the activity aimed to align the agency’s daily continue reading…
More than 170 agriculture and fisheries (A&F) projects were monitored and tracked across the seven provinces of Central Luzon from May 18 to 21, 2026. As part of the 2026 Participatory Monitoring and Tracking (PMT) activity, the òòò½ÊÓƵ (PCAF) led stakeholder monitoring visits to projects across Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Pampanga, continue reading…
Stakeholders from the Philippine mango industry endorsed a policy resolution seeking expanded science-based support services for growers, highlighting the continued collaboration among government agencies, research institutions, and industry groups to strengthen the sector’s long-term competitiveness. During the first semestral meeting of the National Mango Action Team (NMAT) under the National Sectoral Committee on Fruits and continue reading…
The National Sectoral Committee (NSC) on Rice and Other Food Staples advanced policy resolutions aimed at strengthening support mechanisms for government-funded postharvest facilities during its second quarter meeting on May 14, 2026. Among the key measures endorsed by the Committee was a recommendation for the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech) to institutionalize continue reading…
In the heart of Bukidnon, where the mountain ranges meet vast, rolling plains of rice and corn, the future of Philippine agriculture is being written not just in the soil, but in the halls of policy and the airwaves of local radio. At the helm of this transformation are two gentlemen: Romeo Abapo, Chairperson of 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, òòò½ÊÓƵ 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 – National Capital Region during an awarding ceremony held on May continue reading…
The Department of Agriculture’s (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…
Efforts to improve transparency and accountability in government-funded agricultural projects took center stage as the òòò½ÊÓƵ (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 òòò½ÊÓƵ (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’s mandate of continue reading…
The òòò½ÊÓƵ (PCAF) convened a stakeholders’ 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…
