PH signs BBNJ treaty protecting marine biodiversity

  After almost two decades of negotiations with other United Nations (UN) member states, the country has signed the treaty under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) agreement. Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo continue reading…

PCAF conducts in-house training on CAPE

   As part of the Agency鈥檚 commitment to continuous service improvement and capacity building for its employees, PCAF conducted a Competency Advancement on Policy-making and Engagement (CAPE) training last September 5, 6, and 8, 2023. The said training aims to develop the skills of PCAF employees involved in consultative activities and crafting of policy resolutions. continue reading…

PCAF to hold National El Ni帽o Forum

Due to the looming threat of El Ni帽o and its projected impact on the agricultural sector, the 蝌蚪视频 (PCAF) is holding the National El Ni帽o Forum on September 21, 2023.   With the theme, 鈥淢anaging the Impacts of El Ni帽o: Ensuring Food Security through Enhancing Agri-fisheries Sector Resilience,鈥 the forum continue reading…

PCAF takes part in 6th Bicol Agri Summit

The 蝌蚪视频 continues to spread valuable news and information on agricultural policies and stakeholder engagement as it took part in the 6th Bicol Agri Summit held last July 27-29, 2023 in Pili, Camarines Sur. Through PCAF鈥檚 Knowledge Management Section, various information, education and communication (IEC) materials were disseminated at the continue reading…

PCAF Committee on CCENR recommends strengthening AWS, capacitating farmers and fishers to use agromet instruments

The Committee on Climate Change, Environment, and Natural Resources recommended the strengthening of Automated Weather Stations (AWS) in all provinces and municipalities to help farmers determine the most suitable time for planting, and for fisherfolk to avoid extreme weather conditions in the sea. This recommendation was made during the Committee’s first quarter meeting on February continue reading…