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The òòò½ÊÓƵ (PCAF), through its Partnership Development Division \u2013 Capacity Development Section (PDD-CDS), has launched a series of Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation (PM&E) Trainings designed to build the capacity of Consultative Body (CB) members in effectively tracking and assessing agriculture and fisheries programs nationwide.<\/span><\/p>\n The inaugural batch of the PM&E Training Series was successfully conducted from May 25 to 29, 2026 in Batangas City, gathering participants from the MIMAROPA Region. Attendees included Agricultural and Fishery Council (AFC) officers and members, AFC secretariat-coordinators, and staff from the Planning, Monitoring and Knowledge Management Division \u2013 Monitoring and Evaluation Section (PMKMD-MES) who have yet to undergo the training.<\/span><\/p>\n The five-day residential training immersed participants in key principles and methodologies of participatory monitoring and evaluation, with sessions balancing theoretical grounding and hands-on application.<\/span><\/p>\n The curriculum was designed to equip Participatory Monitoring and Tracking Team (PMT) members with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to effectively carry out their monitoring and evaluation responsibilities. Key topics include:<\/span><\/p>\n Participants also engaged in hands-on case study workshops, specifically designed to strengthen their capacity to develop monitoring plans, conduct monitoring activities, and translate data into actionable insights for improving programs and policies in the agriculture and fisheries sectors. The skills gained from the training are expected to support the monitoring of farm machinery projects, market linkage initiatives, Sagip Saka implementation, and other DA-supported agriculture and fisheries interventions in their respective areas. <\/span><\/p>\n To ensure the quality and practical relevance of the training, the PDD-CDS engaged four learning partners from the University of the Philippines Diliman, drawing on their expertise in participatory processes and government program evaluation. Their prior engagements with PCAF and its Consultative Bodies contributed to the development of a comprehensive and responsive training module, ensuring alignment with the key principles and methodologies of PM&E and the practical realities of CB work in the field.<\/span><\/p>\n Following the successful completion of the first batch, three more training sessions are scheduled throughout 2026, reaching participants from the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), Western Visayas, and CALABARZON.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/pcaf.da.gov.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_9326.jpg\")
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