{"id":24213,"date":"2026-05-07T17:48:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T09:48:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pcaf.da.gov.ph\/?p=24213"},"modified":"2026-05-07T17:55:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T09:55:06","slug":"naf-council-reviews-da-fy-2027-budget-proposal-csos-push-for-stronger-stakeholders-engagement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pcaf.da.gov.ph\/index.php\/2026\/05\/07\/naf-council-reviews-da-fy-2027-budget-proposal-csos-push-for-stronger-stakeholders-engagement\/","title":{"rendered":"NAF Council reviews DA FY 2027 PBP; CSOs push for stronger stakeholders\u2019 engagement"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Department of Agriculture\u2019s (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.<\/span><\/p>\n

At the National Agriculture and Fisheries (NAF) Council meeting on April 30, 2026, in Quezon City, members of the òòò½ÊÓƵ (PCAF) Consultative Bodies (CBs) underscored the need to expand Participatory Monitoring and Tracking (PMT) to strengthen transparency, accountability, and on-the-ground impact.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cIncreasing the monitoring budget allows us to verify if funds were spent properly, if projects reached target areas, and whether they delivered results,\u201d said Raul Montemayor of the National Sectoral Committees<\/span> on International Trade and Rice and Other Food Staples. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThat information is critical to improving DA programs,\u201d he added.<\/span><\/p>\n

The consultation, led by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., brought together over 100 participants onsite and via video conference to review the DA\u2019s FY 2027 Planning and Budgeting Proposal (PBP) before its submission to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).<\/span><\/p>\n

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As the government\u2019s highest consultative platform for the sector, the NAF Council convenes national agencies, local governments, and private stakeholders, including PCAF\u2019s CBs composed of the Agricultural and Fishery Councils (AFCs) and the National Sectoral Committees (NSCs).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Policy shifts and reform agenda<\/b><\/p>\n

In the Council meeting, DA officials outlined key policy shifts aimed at strengthening service delivery and value chain competitiveness.<\/span><\/p>\n

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DA Undersecretary for Operations, Agri-Fisheries Mechanization and for Rural Credit, Engr. Roger Navarro cited ongoing digitalization efforts, including harmonized monitoring and reporting systems, while Secretary Tiu Laurel highlighted the rollout of third-party monitoring for large-scale projects.<\/span><\/p>\n

On funding, DA USec. for Policy, Planning, and Regulations, Atty.  Asis Perez noted that budget ceilings limit allocations but said the DA will explore ways to support participatory activities. Finance Undersecretary Nora Oliveros added that alternative funding within existing programs may be tapped.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sector concerns and DA responses<\/b><\/p>\n

Stakeholders raised several operational issues, with the DA outlining corresponding actions as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n