Stakeholders from across Northern Mindanao gathered at the Production Investment Forum for Coffee and Bamboo on January 21 to 23, 2026, in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, to establish a collaborative investment platform to ensure the long-term viability of sustainable agroforestry in the region. The primary objective of the activity was to present commodity investment plans that continue reading…
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…
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…
In the spirit of the holiday season, the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fishery (PCAF) Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities (SCPWD) committee organized an outreach program on December 19, 2025 at Noli Care-Alzheimer’s and Elderly Care in Diliman, Quezon City to provide both material aid and emotional comfort to the facility’s residents. As the continue reading…
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…
In a display of collective action, the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries Gender and Development Focal Point System (PCAF GAD FPS) took its commitment to ending Violence Against Women (VAW) straight to the grassroots. Joining the national observance of the 18-day Campaign to End VAW, from November 25 to December 12, 2025, PCAF zeroed continue reading…
Over 100 national and regional stakeholders gathered for the National Agricultural and Fisheries Mechanization Summit 2025, held on November 25–28, 2025, to advance mechanization, irrigation, and infrastructure development in the agriculture and fisheries sector. Spearheaded by the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) through its National Committee on Agricultural and Fisheries Mechanization (CAFMech) and continue reading…
Davao City — The local agriculture sector took a major stride forward with the successful launch of the Philippine Rice Industry Roadmap (PRIDR) 2025-2035 during the National Rice Stakeholders Conference held on November 27, 2025 in Lanang, Davao City. Developed under the leadership of the Department of Agriculture (DA), the PRIDR establishes a long-term national continue reading…
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…
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…
The Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF), along with its Consultative Bodies, gathered for its annual Year-end Joint PCAF, NSCs, and AFCs Performance Review and Planning Workshop on November 19 to 20, 2025 in Quezon City, setting the course for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 policy agenda. The activity convened chairpersons and representatives from continue reading…
