In the rich agricultural landscape of the Zamboanga Peninsula, the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) continues its journey of listening and learning through Lakbay Panayam or Conversations on the Move — an initiative of the Planning, Monitoring, and Knowledge Management Division’s Knowledge Management Section (KMS). Held last September 15–19, 2025, the latest leg continue reading…
Over 70 women leaders from across the country convened in Tagaytay City from July 30 to August 1, 2025, for the 2025 Women’s Dialogue organized by the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) through its Gender and Development – Focal Point System (GAD-FPS). Anchored on the theme “FarmHERs and FisHERfolk in Agri-Enterprises”, the dialogue continue reading…
Women leaders in the agriculture and fisheries sector recently appealed to create a strong linkage among government agencies, local governments units (LGUs), and private sectors to reinforce women-centered strategies for climate resilient and adaptation. More than 60 participants from the different regions of the country gathered on September 18 to 19, 2023 in Malvar, continue reading…
In celebration of the National Women’s Month, the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) held a blended Knowledge Unloading Day (KUD) on Empowering Women through Next Gen Education and Rural Development on March 23, 2023 in Quezon City. Nearly 150 participants joined online and onsite to learn how women and family farms can contribute continue reading…
As gender roles evolve over time, women become more and more active in pursuing interests and careers outside the home. One particular field, in which women flourish, is the agriculture sector. This is especially evident in the Bicol Region, where the Agricultural and Fishery Councils (AFCs) give rise to many outstanding women leaders. In this continue reading…
“Although accepted na ang mga babae sa agriculture, yung representation namin ay hindi pa masyadong nakikita. Yun ang pwede pa nating ma-improve. Bigyan natin ang mga kababaihan ng pagkakataon na maglead sa AFCs.” This became the number one advocacy of Bicol Regional Agricultural and Fishery Council (RAFC) Chairperson Bernadette “Bidibidi” Delos Santos upon joining RAFC continue reading…
