At the heart of Oriental Mindoro, where agriculture is not just a livelihood but a way of life, Mr. Junior Supnet stands as a beacon of hope for Indigenous Peoples (IP) engaged in farming and fishing. As the Regional Agricultural and Fishery Council’s (RAFC) Sectoral Committee Representative on IP, he has dedicated himself to ensuring 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…
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…
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…
