About Us - Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries

The Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) is an attached agency of the Department of Agriculture (DA) which facilitates broad-based participatory processes in the agriculture and fisheries sector.

It provides quality services to a nationwide network of private sector-led consultative councils at the national, regional and local levels for the formulation of sound policies, plans and programs.

PCAF is the result of the consolidation of two agencies – the National Agricultural and Fishery Council (NAFC) and Livestock Development Council (LDC) as per EO 366, Series of 2004.

It is envisioned to be an effective and efficient catalyst of Public-Private Partnership in developing the agriculture and fisheries sectors towards a vibrant national economy that values people empowerment and good governance.

To achieve this vision, the agency shall ensure a participatory broad-based consultation through the provision of quality services to a nationwide network of private sector-led consultative councils towards the formulation of sound policy and programs for sustained development.

PARTICIPATORY DEVELOPMENT

PCAF emulates two important words: “participatory” and “development“

“An approach to development that is designed to enhance sustainability and self-reliance and to achieve social justice through the improvements in the quality of people’s participation.”

LEGAL BASES FOR PARTICIPATORY DEVELOPMENT

1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines:

Article II Section 23

“The state shall encourage non-governmental, community based sectoral organizations that promote the welfare of the nation.”

Article XIII Section 15

“The State shall respect the role of independent people’s organizations to enable people to pursue and protect, within the democratic framework, their legitimate and collective interests and aspirations through peaceful and lawful means.”

Article XIII Section 16

“The right of the people and their organization to effective and reasonable participation at all levels of social, political and economic decision making shall not be abridged. The state shall by law facilitate establishment of adequate consultation mechanism.”

Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries

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#PCAFStories | The PCAF held a series of activities to reinforce the government’s commitment to empowering farmers and fisherfolk and strengthening agricultural governance through participatory mechanisms. On February 13, 2025, the agency facilitated the dialogue between the 16 Regional Agricultural and Fishery Council (RAFC) Chairpersons and Department of Agriculture (DA) Undersecretary for Operations Engr. Roger Navarro. The dialogue, held in the agency's conference room in Quezon City, provided a venue for the RAFC leaders to raise pressing concerns specific to their localities. Usec. Navarro encouraged the RAFC Chairpersons to prepare their respective AFC Plan and Budget Proposals in coordination with their Regional Executive Offices (REOs) and RAFC Coordinators. He urged them to submit these proposals to PCAF, the DA-Regional Field Offices (DA-RFOs), and his office by February 28, 2025.A day earlier, PCAF held a meeting with the RAFC Chairpersons to assess and enhance the Farmer-Director Program. The program enables the 16 RAFC Chairpersons to assume the role of the Farmer-Regional Executive Directors (FRED) for one month. It aims to strengthen the partnership between the private and the government sector towards the development of the agriculture and fisheries industries.The session began with a presentation of the program’s 2024 accomplishments, showcasing its impact on strengthening farmer leadership and participation in agricultural decision-making.A focal point of the activity was the review of existing guidelines governing the Farmer-Director Program. RAFC Chairpersons, together with PCAF officials, examined current policies and explored proposals aimed at ensuring greater efficiency and inclusivity in the program’s implementation.Following the discussion, a workshop was conducted to provide RAFC Chairpersons an opportunity to plan their agenda as they prepared to step into their roles as farmer-directors. This session facilitated the alignment of their objectives with national agricultural policies and programs.Key concerns were also brought to the table, including the monitoring of DA programs and projects, the endorsement of policy resolutions from AFC meetings and stakeholders’ conferences, and the organization of commodity boards under the DA. Visit www.pcaf.da.gov.ph Text and photos by Bernard Masa ... See MoreSee Less

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