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…
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…
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…
The Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) officially welcomed its new Executive Director, former Bicol Regional Agricultural and Fishery Council (RAFC) Chairperson Bernadette “BidiBidi” De Los Santos, after her oath-taking ceremony presided over by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu-Laurel, Jr. on April 28, 2025. Immediately following her oath, Director BidiBidi met with the agency’s Section continue reading…
In an effort to highlight the invaluable contributions of the volunteer-partners in Eastern Visayas, the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) conducted its Lakbay Panayam across the region from March 31 to April 5, 2025. The activity captured the unique experiences of Agricultural and Fishery Council (AFC) and National Sectoral Committee (NSC) officials and continue reading…
Through the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF), the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) sought the expertise of the National Sectoral Committees (NSC) on a public consultation on March 28 2025, to finalize the “Guidelines governing the phytosanitary requirements for international movement of seeds for planting and research purposes.” The consultation, aimed at continue reading…
Ten years ago, Socorro, Oriental Mindoro Municipal Agricultural and Fishery Council (MAFC) Chairperson Nelson Mangako left Batangas and moved to Oriental Mindoro with a clear goal—to become an agripreneur. Little did he know that his passion for farming would lead him to become a champion for fellow farmers in the region. Upon settling in Socorro, continue reading…
The Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) held an oathtaking ceremony for two newly appointed officials under the Policy Development and Coordination Division (PDCD) on March 10, 2025 at the Office of the Executive Director in Quezon City. Led by OIC Executive Director Julieta Opulencia, Sarah Bales and Jeean Ebora pledged their commitment to continue reading…
