Key Officials - Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries

Julieta E. Opulencia
OIC Executive Director
Office of the Executive Director
Trunkline: 8-928-8751 to 64 local 2635
Direct Line: 8-927-8614/ 8-926-2706/ 8-920-3992
Telefax: 8-924-3361
Email: julieta.opulencia@pcaf.da.gov.ph, pcaf.oed@pcaf.da.gov.ph

Cyril L. Soliaban
OIC Deputy Executive Director
Office of the Deputy Executive Director
Trunkline: 8-928-8751 to 64 local 2602
Direct Line: 8-920-3361
Telefax: 8-924-3361
Email: cyril.soliban@pcaf.da.gov.ph

Marisa R. Lo
OIC – Division Chief
Administrative, Finance, and Management Division
Trunkline: 8-928-8751 to 64 local 2613
Direct Line: 8-926-2254
Email: marisa.lo@pcaf.da.gov.ph

Sarah L. Bales
OIC – Division Chief
Policy Development and Coordination Division
Trunkline: 8-928-8751 to 64 local 2604
Direct Line: 8-920-1788/ 8-920-3995
Email: sarah.bales@pcaf.da.gov.ph

Melinda T. Quiñones
Division Chief
Partnership Development Division
Trunkline: 8-928-8751 to 64 local 2607
Direct Line: 8-920-4095/ 8-926-2166
Email: melinda.quinones@pcaf.da.gov.ph

Floreliz P. Avellana
Division Chief
Planning, Monitoring, and Knowledge Management Division
Trunkline: 928-8751 to 64 local 2608
Direct Line: 8-920-4092
Email: floreliz.avellana@pcaf.da.gov.ph

Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries

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#PCAFStories | The PCAF held a series of activities to reinforce the government’s commitment to empowering farmers and fisherfolk and strengthening agricultural governance through participatory mechanisms. On February 13, 2025, the agency facilitated the dialogue between the 16 Regional Agricultural and Fishery Council (RAFC) Chairpersons and Department of Agriculture (DA) Undersecretary for Operations Engr. Roger Navarro. The dialogue, held in the agency's conference room in Quezon City, provided a venue for the RAFC leaders to raise pressing concerns specific to their localities. Usec. Navarro encouraged the RAFC Chairpersons to prepare their respective AFC Plan and Budget Proposals in coordination with their Regional Executive Offices (REOs) and RAFC Coordinators. He urged them to submit these proposals to PCAF, the DA-Regional Field Offices (DA-RFOs), and his office by February 28, 2025.A day earlier, PCAF held a meeting with the RAFC Chairpersons to assess and enhance the Farmer-Director Program. The program enables the 16 RAFC Chairpersons to assume the role of the Farmer-Regional Executive Directors (FRED) for one month. It aims to strengthen the partnership between the private and the government sector towards the development of the agriculture and fisheries industries.The session began with a presentation of the program’s 2024 accomplishments, showcasing its impact on strengthening farmer leadership and participation in agricultural decision-making.A focal point of the activity was the review of existing guidelines governing the Farmer-Director Program. RAFC Chairpersons, together with PCAF officials, examined current policies and explored proposals aimed at ensuring greater efficiency and inclusivity in the program’s implementation.Following the discussion, a workshop was conducted to provide RAFC Chairpersons an opportunity to plan their agenda as they prepared to step into their roles as farmer-directors. This session facilitated the alignment of their objectives with national agricultural policies and programs.Key concerns were also brought to the table, including the monitoring of DA programs and projects, the endorsement of policy resolutions from AFC meetings and stakeholders’ conferences, and the organization of commodity boards under the DA. Visit www.pcaf.da.gov.ph Text and photos by Bernard Masa ... See MoreSee Less

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