Cebu City, Philippines—The Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) proudly announces its 10th National Agriculture and Fisheries Volunteers’ Day (NVD), set to take place at the Summit Galleria Hotel in Cebu on December 3, 2024. This milestone celebration, themed “Celebrating a Decade of Volunteer Recognition in the Agri-Fishery Sector,” highlights PCAF’s unwavering commitment to continue reading…
National rice industry leaders to converge for major stakeholders conference in Iloilo
ILOILO CITY – The Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries’ National Sectoral Committee (NSC) on Rice and Other Food Staples, in partnership with the National Rice Program (NRP), will gather key industry stakeholders for the 2nd National Rice Industry Stakeholders Conference on November 25-29, 2024, at the District 21 Hotel, Iloilo City. With the theme continue reading…
PCAF, MLGU, MAFC lead solid waste management initiatives in Taysan, Batangas via DAP Capstone Project
On September 25, 2024, the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF), through the Partnership Development Division (PDD), held a coordination meeting with the Municipal Local Government Unit (MLGU) and Municipal Agricultural and Fishery Council (MAFC) of Taysan, Batangas to discuss a Capstone Project aimed at improving solid waste management (SWM) practices in a pilot continue reading…
PCAF reinforces commitment to equality with Gender Sensitivity Training
The Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) facilitated the conduct of Gender Sensitivity Training on August 6-8, 2024 at the Apacible Conference Room in Quezon City as part of the Agency’s commitment to continuous service improvement and capacity building for its employees. The agency’s Gender and Development Focal Point System (GAD-FPS), in collaboration with continue reading…
Unveiling excellence: PCAF’s second batch of Women of the Week
In celebration of the National Women’s Month, the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) recognizes its second batch of Women of the Week. National Sectoral Committee (NSC) Women of the Week NSC on Fruits and Vegetables member Virginia dela Fuente’s passion lies with Filipino mango farmers. Ma’am Virgie championed their cause, addressing issues continue reading…
PCAF recognizes outstanding “Women of the Week” throughout March
As the country celebrates National Women’s Month this March, PCAF recognizes its first batch of Women of the Week from the National Sectoral Committees (NSCs), Agricultural and Fishery Councils (AFCs), and from its personnel. In line with the National Women’s Month sub-theme, “Lipunang Patas sa Bagong Pilipinas: Kakayahan ng Kababaihan, Patutunayan!”, the Women of continue reading…
PCAF honors volunteer-partners in agri-fisheries at 9th NVD
Around 400 guests are expected to take part as the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) holds its 9th National Agriculture and Fisheries Volunteers’ Day (NVD) on December 12, 2023 at the Midas Tent in Midas Hotel, Pasay City. The NVD is an annual event organized by the PCAF to honor its volunteer-partners. The continue reading…
SRI adoption gets boost in PCAF-organized forum
Recommendations to promote System of Rice Intensification (SRI) adoption—such as increased the budget allocation for organic inputs, inclusion in research and development initiatives, and enhanced information campaign—were among the outputs during the SRI Forum facilitated by the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF). Over 130 participants took part in the hybrid conduct of continue reading…