AFYC pushes for one more consultation before the year ends

“Kayo ang magsisilbing tulay sa pagitan ng makaluma at modernong mga solusyon at teknolohiya sa pagtatanim at pangingisda. And most importantly, you will serve as an inspiration to both the old and future generations.” This was the motivating message of Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries Executive Director Nestor Domenden during the online Agricultural and continue reading…

PCAF kicks off NVD celebration with RAFC Operational Meeting

The Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) kicked off the National Agriculture and Fisheries Volunteers’ Day (NVD) celebration with a Regional Agricultural and Fishery Council (RAFC) operational meeting on December 12, 2022. All 16 RAFC Chairpersons, along with the RAFC Executive Officers and Coordinators, participated in the activity with the aim of enhancing their continue reading…

PCAF to celebrate agri-fishery volunteer-partners’ contribution

In celebration of the National Volunteers’ Month this December, the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) will conduct the 8th National Agriculture and Fisheries Volunteers’ Day (NVD) on December 13, 2022. The annual event aims to highlight and acknowledge the valuable contributions of PCAF’s private sector-partners toward the development of Philippine Agriculture and Fisheries. continue reading…

OPPC on CCENR proposes resolutions for protecting the environment and natural resources

The Committee on Climate Change, Environment and Natural Resources held its fourth quarter online meeting on November 9, 2022 to discuss updates on the government’s programs and projects. The National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA) presented the current Philippine Land Cover. NAMRIA elaborated on its land cover mapping methodology and the 12 aggregated land continue reading…

NBPC on PLC aids in monitoring price and volume of livestock and poultry commodities

In its effort to promote transparent reporting and timely discussion of poultry and livestock prices and inventories, the National Banner Program Committee on Poultry, Livestock and Corn (NBPC on PLC) temporarily assumes the function of the proposed Price and Volume Watch Committee on Livestock and Poultry (PVWCLP). The proposed PVWCLP intends to gather accurate industry continue reading…

NBPC on HVC-FV suggests initiatives to support Organic Agriculture practitioners

In line with the celebration of the National Organic Agriculture (OA) Month, the National Banner Program Committee on High Value Crops-Fruits and Vegetables discussed updates on the implementation of the Organic Agriculture Act of 2010. After the presentation of the National Organic Agriculture Program in the Committee’s fourth quarter meeting on November 10, 2022, the continue reading…

PCAF, AFCs discuss agri-fishery situation, propose 2023 policy agendas at 17th Mindanao AFC Congress

“Kasangga natin ang mga AFCs sa ating laban upang pasiglahin ang sektor ng pagsasaka at pangingisda para sa kaunlaran ng bansa,” said Department of Agriculture (DA) Assistant Secretary Agnes Catherine Miranda in delivering the keynote speech, on behalf of Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban, during the 17th Mindanao Agricultural and Fishery Council (AFC) Congress. More than continue reading…

Volunteerism is heroism: PCAF and PNVSCA partners to build capacity in volunteer management

The Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF), in partnership with the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA), conducted a volunteer management training entitled “Capacitating the Agriculture and Fisheries Sector on Volunteering for Development” on September 28 to 30, 2022.  The three-day training focused on harnessing the potential of volunteerism for national development, with continue reading…