Agri-fishery scholars shine in local, int’l academic programs

The Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) celebrates another milestone in human resource development as five of its employees recently completed prestigious postgraduate programs.  Joane Carla Auditor and Engr. Charmine Joy Esta, from Batch 33, together with Engr. Jahensi Supanga from Batch 34, officially earned their Master in Development Management degrees on January 30, continue reading…

ED De Los Santos sets 7-point directives for FY 2026

Emphasizing accountability and evidence-based planning, Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) Executive Director Bernadette De Los Santos issued a seven-point directive to steer the agency toward optimal performance in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. The directives were unveiled during the FY 2025 Year-End Performance Review and Planning Workshop held on December 15 to 16, 2025. continue reading…

PCAF conducts yearend review of CPES implementation

The Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) conducted its FY 2025 Yearend Performance Review of the Constructors’ Performance Evaluation System (CPES) on December 10–12, 2025, in Angeles City, Pampanga, to assess its implementation across the Department of Agriculture (DA) and identify priority actions for improvement. The activity served as a venue to examine specific continue reading…

PCAF NSC on Coconut pushes landmark policies on scholarship fund, quality standards, and carbon credit integration

The Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) National Sectoral Committee (NSC) on Coconut successfully concluded its 4th Quarter Meeting on November 26, 2025, held through a hybrid session. Chaired by Mr. Charles R. Avila, the meeting finalized several high-impact policy resolutions aimed at securing farmer welfare, enhancing product competitiveness, and integrating the sector into continue reading…

PCAF-CIT pushes for accelerated trade negotiations, stronger export development

The Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) Committee on International Trade (CIT) held its 4th Quarter Regular Meeting on November 21, 2025, in Quezon City, emphasizing the need to fast-track major trade negotiations to expand market access while protecting local industries. Over 30 participants, including government officials and key stakeholders, attended the meeting, which continue reading…

Mindanao B AFC cluster gears up for FY2026, weighs on Sagip Saka Act

Committed to strengthening regional engagement in agriculture and fishery policy formulation and program monitoring, the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) held its Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Mindanao B Participatory Performance Review and Planning Workshop in General Santos City from November 4 to 7, 2025. The activity brought together key stakeholders, including chairpersons and continue reading…

PCAF showcases returning scholars during Knowledge Unloading Day

The Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF), through its Knowledge Management Section, held its third Knowledge Unloading Day (KUD) this year on November 14, 2025 via Zoom, featuring three returning scholars who shared their research outputs, key learnings, and personal experiences from their academic journeys. This year’s KUD, themed “Insights from PCAF’s Returning Scholars”, continue reading…