In pursuit of evidence-based policymaking and inclusive stakeholder engagement, the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) hosted its second Knowledge Unloading Day (KUD) of the year on June 13, 2025. Featuring the Implementation Assessment of the Philippine Food Safety Act of 2013 (RA 10611), the virtual activity gathered representatives from the National Sectoral Committees continue reading…
The National Sectoral Committee (NSC) on Coconut held its second quarter meeting virtually on June 4, 2025, during which the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) reported on the actions it has taken in response to previously adopted policy resolutions and recommendations of the committee. Among the key updates was the implementation of PCA Board Resolution No. continue reading…
In a move to ensure that agricultural and biosystems engineering standards remain relevant and responsive to current needs, the Technical Working Group (TWG) on the Prioritization of Philippine National Standards (PNS) and Philippine Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Standards (PABES) convened on May 16, 2025. The meeting followed a request from the Bureau of Agriculture and continue reading…
The National Sectoral Committee (NSC) on Corn convened for an online meeting on March 10, 2025, to discuss the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA) and the FY 2026 Plan and Budget Proposal (PBP) of the National Corn Program (NCP). For FY 2025, the NCP is aiming to achieve a 6-metric ton (MT) continue reading…
The National Sectoral Committee on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (NSC on GESI) convened for its first-quarter meeting on February 24, 2025, through an online platform. The primary agenda of the meeting focused on the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) efforts on gender equality and social inclusion, highlighting both the FY 2024 accomplishments and the planned continue reading…
The Agricultural and Fishery Councils (AFCs) in CALABARZON do more than just manage farming and fishing concerns. They are key players in the broader spectrum of community development, enhancing the livelihoods of farmers and fishers while fostering sustainable agricultural practices, infrastructure improvement, and policy advocacy. These councils, composed of farmers, fishers, and other stakeholders, serve continue reading…
The Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) spearheaded the first meeting of the National Convergence Initiative for Sustainable Rural Development (NCI-SRD) Policy and Advocacy Component Working Group (PA CWG) for 2025 on February 7 at the PCAF Apacible Hall A in Quezon City. PCAF, the policy-making arm of the Department of Agriculture (DA), was continue reading…
In the scenic province of Quezon, Flordeliza Maleon is a pillar of leadership and advocacy in the agriculture and fisheries sectors. Her journey from banker to farmer-leader is a testament to her perseverance, passion for continuous learning, and steadfast dedication to empowering her community. Today, as the Chairperson of the Regional Agricultural and Fishery Council continue reading…
