Beyond the Farm: The Role of CALABARZON AFCs in Community Development

The Agricultural and Fishery Councils (AFCs) in CALABARZON do more than just manage farming and fishing concerns. They are key players in the broader spectrum of community development, enhancing the livelihoods of farmers and fishers while fostering sustainable agricultural practices, infrastructure improvement, and policy advocacy. These councils, composed of farmers, fishers, and other stakeholders, serve continue reading…

Shaping gender-responsive agriculture: Bicol AFCs take on policy advocacy, monitoring training

“Lakas kasama ang iba, lakas para magbago, at lakas ng loob,” said gender equity, stakeholder, and community engagement specialist Carmen “Mench” Auste. In the context of gender equity, equality, and social inclusion, a total of 35 Agricultural and Fishery Council (AFC) officers, members, and secretariat-coordinators of the Bicol Region gathered to hone their skills in continue reading…

Eastern Visayas PMT reports reveal improved mobility and better access to services for FMR beneficiaries

The Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) participatory monitoring and tracking (PMT) reports revealed that farm-to-market roads (FMRs) in Eastern Visayas have provided beneficiaries with improved mobility and easier access to government services such as schools and health centers.  The PMT activity conducted on September 18 to 23, 2022, looked into nine FMR projects continue reading…

Luzon AFCs to focus on strengthened engagement in policy formulation, PAP monitoring, and fund utilization in 2023

More than 90 Agricultural and Fishery Councils (AFCs) from Luzon proposed to strengthen private sector engagement in policy formulation, monitoring of programs, activities and projects (PAP), and fund utilization during the 2022 Luzon Participatory Performance Review and Planning Workshop on November 9 to 11, 2022 in Angeles, Pampanga. Several proposals were suggested during the three-day continue reading…