PCAF, NSC, and AFC unite to push inclusive agri-fishery governance in the second half of 2025

The Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF), together with the chairpersons of the National Sectoral Committees (NSCs) and the Agricultural and Fishery Councils (AFCs), conducted its FY 2025 Joint Midyear Performance Review and Planning Workshop held on July 7–9, 2025 in Quezon City. The three-day workshop focused on collaborative planning, performance reflection, and commitment-building continue reading…

12 years strong: PCAF champions inclusivity, diversity in agri-fishery industry

With the theme “Inclusive by Design: A Dozen Years of Transformative Governance”, the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) dedicated the entire month of June to celebrating its 12th anniversary through various activities. “We celebrate 12 years of PCAF’s efforts to create meaningful changes in governance by making sure that inclusivity, participation, and fairness continue reading…

NAMDAC Board convenes, approves applications for accreditation

Demonstrating its continued commitment to strengthening the agricultural and fisheries mechanization industry, the National Agricultural and Fisheries Machinery Assemblers, Manufacturers, Importers, Distributors and Dealers Accreditation and Classification (NAMDAC) Board convened its latest meeting on June 20, 2025 in Quezon City. During the recent deliberation, the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF), through the Agricultural continue reading…

PCAF hosts knowledge Unloading Day on Food Safety Act Implementation Assessment

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…

PCAF kicks off 12th anniversary, promotes efficiency through “Amazing Procurement” challenge

The Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) has officially launched its month-long celebration of its 12th anniversary, marking over a decade of service in advancing participatory governance in agriculture and fisheries. The activities commenced on June 2, 2025, during the agency’s Monthly Start Off Activity (MSOA), a vital platform for internal updates and showcasing continue reading…

NSC on Rice and Other Food Staples convenes to update members on RCEF 2.0, drones, irrigation, urgent farmer concerns

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…

Cordillera youth harness social media for agri innovation

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…