Advancing Farmer Empowerment and Mechanization: The Work of Jaime Balansag

Amid Misamis Oriental’s agricultural communities stands a leader whose dedication to farming and rural empowerment has transformed countless lives. Jaime Balansag, Chairperson of the Provincial Agricultural and Fishery Council (PAFC) in Misamis Oriental and Chairperson of the Agricultural and Fisheries Mechanization (AFMECH) Sectoral Committee, continues to play a vital role in advancing agriculture and strengthening continue reading…

Climate resilience, water security take center stage in the Committee on CCENR Meeting

Stakeholders called for stronger coordination, preventive planning, and climate-resilient interventions in the agriculture sector during the recent second quarter meeting of the National Sectoral Committee on Climate Change, Environment, and Natural Resources (CCCENR) on May 7, 2026, where discussions focused on improving disaster preparedness, water management, and support systems for farmers and fisherfolk.  Among the continue reading…

PCAF earns PRIME-HRM recognition for RSP and PM

Demonstrating its commitment to excellence in human resource management, Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries officially received its Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME-HRM) Certification for Recruitment, Selection, and Placement (RSP) and Performance Management (PM) from Civil Service Commission – National Capital Region during an awarding ceremony held on May continue reading…

NAF Council reviews DA FY 2027 PBP; CSOs push for stronger stakeholders’ engagement

The Department of Agriculture’s (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. At the National Agriculture and Fisheries (NAF) Council meeting on April 30, 2026, in Quezon continue reading…

PCAF holds MIMAROPA PMT exit conference, highlights transparency in DA projects

Efforts to improve transparency and accountability in government-funded agricultural projects took center stage as the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) held an exit conference on May 5, 2026 in Quezon City. The conference marked the culmination of Participatory Monitoring and Tracking (PMT) activities conducted across the MIMAROPA Region, where stakeholders assessed the progress continue reading…

Building a strong start: PCAF orients newly hired personnel

The Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) reinforced its commitment to workforce excellence by welcoming its newest team members through a comprehensive orientation program held on April 29, 2026, in Quezon City. This activity was designed to strengthen institutional integration, familiarize employees with agency systems, and equip them to effectively support PCAF’s mandate of continue reading…

PCAF holds Stakeholders Consultation on the Impact of Rising Fuel Prices on the Agri-Fisheries Sector

The Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) convened a stakeholders’ consultation on April 27, 2026, bringing together representatives from the National Sectoral Committees (NSCs), Agricultural and Fishery Councils (AFCs), other private sector organizations, and Department of Agriculture (DA) officials. Held through a blended platform, the meeting aims to gather stakeholders’ insights and recommendations on continue reading…

DA livestock agencies, PCAF convene key stakeholders to refine NAIDP

In a move towards transparency and inclusive governance, the Department of Agriculture (DA), through the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF), in partnership with various DA livestock agencies, conducted a nationwide stakeholder consultation for the National Animal Industry Development Plan (NAIDP) on March 30, 2026 in Quezon City.  The event brought together approximately 130 continue reading…