PCAF History - Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries

#PCAFConsultation | The Technical Working Group (TWG) on Reposition, under the PCAF National Sectoral Committee on Agricultural and Fisheries Mechanization (AFMech), convened on June 10, 2025 in Quezon City to harmonize existing guidelines on the repositioning of underutilized, misused, and abandoned agricultural and fisheries machinery, equipment, and facilities.The initiative aims to align protocols between the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech) and the Bureau of Agricultural and Fisheries Engineering (BAFE), both operating under the Department of Agriculture. Key agreements during the meeting included: - Each implementing office/unit will manage its own repositioning, guided by harmonized protocols, rather than a centralized task force. In line with this, a standard repositioning team structure will be recommended, but agencies may adapt based on staffing and context. Inclusion of legal, environmental, and audit representatives will be suggested, not required. - The need for a clear, structured repositioning flowchart was emphasized, with PhilMech’s field-based model used as a reference. - Only functional machinery may be surrendered for repositioning; otherwise, the original beneficiary must shoulder repair costs. - Blacklisting of non-compliant individuals, not entire cooperatives, was agreed upon to ensure accountability. - Non-repairable machines were suggested to be donated to training institutions or repair centers, subject to the Commission on Audit and the Department of Budget and Management guidelines.These agreements are part of the broader effort to ensure more efficient and accountable use of government-procured agricultural and fisheries assets. Text and photos by Joy Camille LuzaFor more stories, visit pcaf.da.gov.ph.#DA #PCAF #MasaganangAgrikultura #MaunladNaEkonomiya #BagongPilipinas ... See MoreSee Less