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…
Beyond a tourist destination: Palawan’s unsung heroes in the agriculture and fisheries sector
While Palawan’s pristine beaches and lush rainforests have made it a global tourist destination, there is more to this Philippine province than meets the eye. Beneath its ecological beauty lies a thriving agricultural and fishery industry, sustained by the unwavering dedication of its local communities. In 2020 alone, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported that Palawan continue reading…
AFC monitoring report reveals high operational cost impedes operation of some projects
UPDATED. In a report by the Palawan Provincial Agricultural and Fishery Council (PAFC) monitoring team on the Department of Agriculture (DA)- funded projects in the province, the team found out that there are projects that were delivered but are no longer functioning due to either high operational costs or fuel. PAFC Palawan conducted participatory monitoring continue reading…
South Luzon AFCs on agri-fishery production loss due to ASF and climate change
With the rising losses in agriculture and fisheries production due to climate change and the African Swine Fever (ASF), the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) held the Agricultural and Fishery Council (AFC) Luzon B Congress on August 18, 2021. Luzon B is composed of CALABARZON (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon), MIMAROPA (Occidental continue reading…
PCAF co-organizes workshop to establish PH position on BBNJ
PCAF Exec. Dir. Ariel Cayanan addresses more than 60 participants from research institutions, academe, national government organizations, commercial fishing industry, and national government agencies during the 1st National Workshop on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) on February 1, 2016 in Puerto Princesa, Palawan.The two-day workshop was the first leg of the series of workshops that continue reading…