MIMAROPA is one of the regions in the Philippines that possesses a trove of natural beauty, cultural richness, and flaunts a stretch of emerald islands and islets, hence the name “Treasure Trove of Southern Luzon”. Aside from its picturesque archipelago, the region also prides itself on its more than three million extraordinary women and men continue reading…
From ranges to raising concerns: Capturing women’s role as backbone of food security in Cagayan Valley through participation and volunteerism
When thinking of Cagayan Valley Region, people are drawn towards the beauty of some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the country, amused by the scenic waters, terrains, agricultural plains, valleys, and bordered mountains like the majestic Sierra Madre or the Mother Mountain Range. More than the picturesque views, these landscapes have contributed to the continue reading…
AFCs join NAFMIP launch, pledge support to ensure plan implementation
Representatives from the Agricultural and Fishery Council (AFC), both national and regional levels, joined the launching of the National Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization and Industrialization Plan (NAFMIP) 2021-2030 on May 16, 2022 in Quezon City as part of this year’s National Farmers’ and Fisherfolk’s Month celebration. With a vision of “a food secure and resilient continue reading…
AFC, PCAF PMT track Quirino and Isabela DA-funded programs and projects
In a report submitted by the Participatory Monitoring and Tracking (PMT) team of the Agricultural and Fishery Council (AFC) and the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) on October 26 to 30, 2021, 14 out of 20 projects visited by the team in Quirino and Isabela have been fully utilized. The team monitored various continue reading…
PCAF ensures continuous consultations with A&F private sector-partners amid allegations
Contrary to the allegations that the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) has not consulted and involved private sectors in various dialogues on issues and concerns affecting the agriculture and fisheries sector, PCAF releases total number of resolutions from the private sector-partners passed from 2020 to January 2021. PCAF is an attached agency continue reading…
AFCs of Cagayan Valley Region monitors DA programs and projects; observes strict measures to prevent COVID
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Agricultural and Fishery Council (AFC) of Cagayan Valley Region went through the participatory monitoring and tracking (PMT) activities of the Department of Agriculture (DA) programs and projects using innovative schemes. The PMT took place on October 6 to 9, 2020. Instead of the usual cross posting scheme among three continue reading…
“Rethink” Learning Strategy
“Rethink” Learning Strategy. A total of 13 regional winners of the Search for Outstanding Agricultural and Fishery Council (AFC) chairpersons and secretariat-coordinators finally claimed their additional prize in March through an expository trip. The expository trip was part of the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries’ (PCAF) reward to last year’s Outstanding MAFC chairpersons and continue reading…