Zamboanga City — The Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) concluded a three-day training session on Competency Advancement in Policymaking and Engagement (CAPE) for the Agricultural and Fishery Councils (AFCs) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). More than 20 participants from the island provinces of Tawi-Tawi, Sulu, and Basilan attended the continue reading…
In a radio program hosted by Presidential Assistant for Strategic Communications Cesar Chavez on May 4, 2024, 11 Regional Agricultural and Fishery Council (RAFC) Chairpersons unveiled their advocacies, programs, and projects as they assumed their role as Farmer Regional Executive Director (FRED) of the Department Agriculture-Regional Field Offices (DA-RFO) for the entire month of May. continue reading…
PRESS RELEASE Quezon City — As part of the celebration of Farmers’ and Fisherfolk’s Month this May, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. has tasked 16 Regional Agricultural and Fishery Council (RAFC) Chairpersons as Farmer Regional Executive Directors (FRED) of the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Offices (DA-RFO). The RAFC chairpersons represent their respective continue reading…
The National Agriculture and Fisheries Council (NAF Council) endorsed the proposed PhP513.8 billion budget for fiscal year (FY) 2025 of the Department of Agriculture (DA) on April 17, 2024, in Quezon City. The 2025 Plan and Budget Proposal (PBP) is higher by 146.34% than the FY 2024 General Appropriation Act (GAA). The total PBP consists continue reading…
In its pursuit to mainstream gender and development (GAD) in the agency, the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) conducted a virtual Knowledge Unloading Day (KUD) activity highlighting the use of gender-fair language to a total of 157 employees and members of its Consultative Bodies from different regions on March 21, 2024. The KUD continue reading…
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…
The Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) conducted a public consultation on the draft Department of Agriculture (DA) Circulars related to the pre-border inspection of agricultural imports on March 18, 2024. This is following the directive of DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. to embark on collaborative efforts in reviewing the three DA Circulars, continue reading…
In the special meeting of the National Sectoral Committee (NSC) on Rice and Other Food Staples on March 11, 2024, the private sectors highlighted the importance of proper project monitoring and convergence among the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) rice-related offices continue reading…
