As the country faces rising energy prices fueled by international conflicts, the National Sectoral Committee (NSC) on Coconut is advocating for a strategic, long-term solution to improve fuel mileage. During its first-quarter meeting on March 11, 2026, the Committee passed a manifesto supporting the full implementation of the Biofuels Act and an immediate transition to continue reading…
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has approved Memorandum Circular No. 4, Series of 2026, establishing guidelines for assessing and prioritizing Philippine National Standards (PNS) proposals for agricultural and fisheries mechanization. Signed on February 2, 2026, by Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr., the Guidelines on the Assessment Process and Prioritization Criteria of Philippine National continue reading…
The Department of Agriculture (DA) released the Department Circular (DC) outlining the new guidelines to ensure that agricultural and fisheries machinery suppliers honor their warranties and provide essential support to farmers, particularly in remote areas. DC No. 25, Series of 2025 titled “Guidelines on the Conduct of After-Sales Service Compliance Monitoring (ASSCM) and After-Sales Service continue reading…
The Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) convened stakeholders on February 18, 2026, in Quezon City to gather feedback on the proposed Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries Development (PCAFD) Act, a measure aimed at institutionalizing and strengthening the Council’s mandate through legislation. The proposed law seeks to transform PCAF into a permanent, development-oriented, continue reading…
A different kind of harvest was gathered on February 10 to 11, 2026 in Quezon City. It was not one of grain or fish, but of raw, unfiltered feedback from the Civil Society Organizations (CSO) representing different regions of the country. This occurred as the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) convened the officers continue reading…
Key challenges confronting the agriculture and fisheries (A&F) sectors, including farmers incomes, tariff policies, budget effectiveness, and data integrity, were extensively discussed during the National Agriculture and Fisheries (NAF) Council Meeting held on February 9, 2026 in Sequoia Hotel, Quezon City. Private sector representatives, composed of the National Sectoral Committees (NSCs) and Regional Agricultural and continue reading…
The Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) reaffirmed its commitment to building a strong and capable workforce as it formally welcomed two newly promoted officials during an oath taking ceremony held on February 9, 2026, in Quezon City. PCAF Executive Director Bernadette De Los Santos administered the oath of office to Catherine Viray and continue reading…
The National Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries Mechanization (CAFMech) gathered for a high-stakes special meeting to finalize the plan and budget proposals (PBP) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 on February 5, 2026 in Quezon City. Chaired by Rodolfo Tamayo, the session served as a critical platform for soliciting private-sector inputs prior to the submission of continue reading…
Stakeholders from across Northern Mindanao gathered at the Production Investment Forum for Coffee and Bamboo on January 21 to 23, 2026, in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, to establish a collaborative investment platform to ensure the long-term viability of sustainable agroforestry in the region. The primary objective of the activity was to present commodity investment plans that continue reading…
The Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) celebrates another milestone in human resource development as five of its employees recently completed prestigious postgraduate programs. Joane Carla Auditor and Engr. Charmine Joy Esta, from Batch 33, together with Engr. Jahensi Supanga from Batch 34, officially earned their Master in Development Management degrees on January 30, continue reading…
Emphasizing accountability and evidence-based planning, Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) Executive Director Bernadette De Los Santos issued a seven-point directive to steer the agency toward optimal performance in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. The directives were unveiled during the FY 2025 Year-End Performance Review and Planning Workshop held on December 15 to 16, 2025. continue reading…
