NAF Council Meeting tackles tariffs, farmer incomes, policy gaps

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…

​CAFMech reviews PhilMech, BAFE FY2027 PBP for Agri-Fishery Mechanization, Infrastructure

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…

Coffee-Bamboo investment forum charts path for sustainable livelihoods, agroforestry system

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…

Agri-fishery scholars shine in local, int’l academic programs

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…

ED De Los Santos sets 7-point directives for FY 2026

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…

PCAF conducts yearend review of CPES implementation

The Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) conducted its FY 2025 Yearend Performance Review of the Constructors’ Performance Evaluation System (CPES) on December 10–12, 2025, in Angeles City, Pampanga, to assess its implementation across the Department of Agriculture (DA) and identify priority actions for improvement. The activity served as a venue to examine specific continue reading…

National AFMech Summit 2025 Strengthens Push for Modern, Resilient Agriculture and Fisheries Sector

Over 100 national and regional stakeholders gathered for the National Agricultural and Fisheries Mechanization Summit 2025, held on November 25–28, 2025, to advance mechanization, irrigation, and infrastructure development in the agriculture and fisheries sector. Spearheaded by the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) through its National Committee on Agricultural and Fisheries Mechanization (CAFMech) and continue reading…