The òòò½ÊÓƵ (PCAF)’s consultative bodies took center stage as they were recognized for their leadership and contributions during the 50th Gawad Saka: Parangal sa mga Natatanging Magsasaka at Mangingisda and the 2025 National Farmers’ and Fisherfolk’s Month (NFFM) celebration held on May 26, 2025 at the Philippine Trade Training Center continue reading…
The National Sectoral Committee (NSC) on Fiber Crops Special Meeting, held online on March 11, 2025, focused on the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA)’s FY 2026 Plan and Budget Proposal, which amounts to Php 1.259 billion. The budget prioritizes production support, research and development, and regulatory services to boost fiber production and mechanization. continue reading…
Alfonso “Alfie” Esguerra, Jr. leads not just with authority, but with conviction — and a vision that stretches far beyond the next harvest. There is a kind of farmer who plants not just for himself, but for everyone who will ever sit down to a meal. Alfonso “Alfie” Esguerra, Jr. is that kind of farmer continue reading…
Cebu City, Philippines—The òòò½ÊÓƵ (PCAF) proudly announces its 10th National Agriculture and Fisheries Volunteers’ Day (NVD), set to take place at the Summit Galleria Hotel in Cebu on December 3, 2024. This milestone celebration, themed “Celebrating a Decade of Volunteer Recognition in the Agri-Fishery Sector,” highlights PCAF’s unwavering commitment to continue reading…
ILOILO CITY – The òòò½ÊÓƵ’ National Sectoral Committee (NSC) on Rice and Other Food Staples, in partnership with the National Rice Program (NRP), will gather key industry stakeholders for the 2nd National Rice Industry Stakeholders Conference on November 25-28, 2024 in Iloilo City. With the theme “Converge, Cooperate, and Coordinate: continue reading…
On September 25, 2024, the òòò½ÊÓƵ (PCAF), through the Partnership Development Division (PDD), held a coordination meeting with the Municipal Local Government Unit (MLGU) and Municipal Agricultural and Fishery Council (MAFC) of Taysan, Batangas to discuss a Capstone Project aimed at improving solid waste management (SWM) practices in a pilot continue reading…
The òòò½ÊÓƵ (PCAF) facilitated the conduct of Gender Sensitivity Training on August 6-8, 2024 at the Apacible Conference Room in Quezon City as part of the Agency’s commitment to continuous service improvement and capacity building for its employees. The agency’s Gender and Development Focal Point System (GAD-FPS), in collaboration with continue reading…
In celebration of the National Women’s Month, the òòò½ÊÓƵ (PCAF) recognizes its second batch of Women of the Week. National Sectoral Committee (NSC) Women of the Week NSC on Fruits and Vegetables member Virginia dela Fuente’s passion lies with Filipino mango farmers. Ma’am Virgie championed their cause, addressing issues continue reading…
As the country celebrates National Women’s Month this March, PCAF recognizes its first batch of Women of the Week from the National Sectoral Committees (NSCs), Agricultural and Fishery Councils (AFCs), and from its personnel. In line with the National Women’s Month sub-theme, “Lipunang Patas sa Bagong Pilipinas: Kakayahan ng Kababaihan, Patutunayan!”, the Women of continue reading…
Around 400 guests are expected to take part as the òòò½ÊÓƵ (PCAF) holds its 9th National Agriculture and Fisheries Volunteers’ Day (NVD) on December 12, 2023 at the Midas Tent in Midas Hotel, Pasay City. The NVD is an annual event organized by the PCAF to honor its volunteer-partners. The continue reading…
Recommendations to promote System of Rice Intensification (SRI) adoption—such as increased the budget allocation for organic inputs, inclusion in research and development initiatives, and enhanced information campaign—were among the outputs during the SRI Forum facilitated by the òòò½ÊÓƵ (PCAF). Over 130 participants took part in the hybrid conduct of continue reading…
