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…
Recognizing the vital role of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in empowering Filipino farmers and fishers to actively shape the national budget, the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) convened nearly 30 Chairpersons from the Regional Agricultural and Fishery Councils (RAFC) and National Sectoral Committees (NSCs) for their input on the agency’s Fiscal Year (FY) 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…
The Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries -Policy Development and Coordination Division (PCAF-PDCD) welcomed two Development Management Officers (DMOs) in its team following the oathtaking ceremony on February 4, 2025, at the Office of the Executive Director in Quezon City. Mark John Rey Awacay was promoted to DMO II, while Maiane Danisse Radan was sworn continue reading…
“Lakas kasama ang iba, lakas para magbago, at lakas ng loob,” said gender equity, stakeholder, and community engagement specialist Carmen “Mench” Auste. In the context of gender equity, equality, and social inclusion, a total of 35 Agricultural and Fishery Council (AFC) officers, members, and secretariat-coordinators of the Bicol Region gathered to hone their skills in continue reading…
PCAF presents status of US PL480 funds to US agri reps. Floreliz Avellana, Chief of the Planning, Monitoring, and Knowledge Management Division (PMKMD) (3rd from left), discusses with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) representatives, Agricultural Counselor Michael Ward and Agricultural Specialist Florencia Sevilla, the status of the US PL480 project in the Philippines. The continue reading…
“Think, refocus, and align our efforts to the goals and targets based on the Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary’s thrusts and priorities, anchored on ‘Para sa Masaganang Bagong Pilipinas’ 2024-2028 Plan”. This was the message of Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) OIC Deputy Executive Director Cyril Soliaban as he encouraged the agency’s officials continue reading…
