When the African Swine Fever (ASF) was first reported in the Philippines in 2019, the local hog industry, both commercial and backyard hog farmers, did not realize that the incident would have its impact beyond numbers. In a conversation with one of the rural women leaders in Cagayan Valley in March 2023, the Philippine Council continue reading…
In celebration of the National Women’s Month, the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) conducted a two-session virtual workshop on Women Empowerment with the theme “ Juan/a Laban sa Pandemya: Kaya!” on March 12, 2021. The online interactive workshop, participated by more than 90 PCAF employees and its private sector-partners, aimed to help the continue reading…
The Meaning of Balbina. Balbina Apilas Ernesto is always proud of her colorful ancestry. She has a name that is interesting as the place and culture she grew up in. Like fulfilling a prophecy, her parents chose to call her “Balbina”, an Ibaloi word which means an elder who is ready to help. Little did continue reading…
PCAF joined the celebration of this year’s National Women’s Month on March 16, 2016 at the Qurino Grandstand in Manila, along with other government agencies and organizations. PCAF recognizes the importance of the call for a gender-balance approach in leadership, decision-making and the inclusion of women’s concerns in both private and public sector’s agenda. Photo continue reading…
