In pursuit of evidence-based policymaking and inclusive stakeholder engagement, the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) hosted its second Knowledge Unloading Day (KUD) of the year on June 13, 2025. Featuring the Implementation Assessment of the Philippine Food Safety Act of 2013 (RA 10611), the virtual activity gathered representatives from the National Sectoral Committees continue reading…
The Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) has officially launched its month-long celebration of its 12th anniversary, marking over a decade of service in advancing participatory governance in agriculture and fisheries. The activities commenced on June 2, 2025, during the agency’s Monthly Start Off Activity (MSOA), a vital platform for internal updates and showcasing continue reading…
The National Sectoral Committee (NSC) on Coconut held its second quarter meeting virtually on June 4, 2025, during which the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) reported on the actions it has taken in response to previously adopted policy resolutions and recommendations of the committee. Among the key updates was the implementation of PCA Board Resolution No. continue reading…
The National Sectoral Committee on Rice and Other Staples held its second-quarter regular meeting on May 28, 2025, via Zoom, addressing critical issues and updates on the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) programs and projects in the rice industry. The discussions focused on the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) phase 2.0 rollout, advancements in irrigation and continue reading…
The Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (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…
A pioneering workshop series has empowered 22 young leaders from the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) to become digital advocates for sustainable agriculture, culminating in a presentation of their social media campaigns on May 15 to 16, 2025 in Baguio City. The “Social Media for Sustainable Agriculture: Enhancing Youth Engagement and Innovation” workshop equipped participants with continue reading…
In a move to ensure that agricultural and biosystems engineering standards remain relevant and responsive to current needs, the Technical Working Group (TWG) on the Prioritization of Philippine National Standards (PNS) and Philippine Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Standards (PABES) convened on May 16, 2025. The meeting followed a request from the Bureau of Agriculture and continue reading…
The Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) laid the groundwork for a six-year strategic plan, concluding a three-day workshop on May 7 to 9, 2025 in General Trias, Cavite. Over 60 PCAF employees convened to assess the agency’s current operations and forge a dynamic plan for Fiscal Year 2026 to 2031. The strategic planning continue reading…
