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PCAF kicks off NVD celebration with RAFC Operational Meeting

Posted on December 14, 2022

The Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) kicked off the National Agriculture and Fisheries Volunteers’ Day (NVD) celebration with a Regional Agricultural and Fishery Council (RAFC) operational meeting on December 12, 2022. All 16 RAFC Chairpersons, along with the RAFC Executive Officers and Coordinators, participated in the activity with the aim of enhancing their continue reading…

Weaving her way in a male-dominated sector: The RAFC Journey of Bernadette Delos Santos

Posted on September 20, 2022

“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…

Accredited FCAs in Central Luzon, MIMAROPA eligible for Sagip Sibuyas Project Grant

Posted on May 4, 2022

In the recently concluded National Agriculture and Fisheries Council (NAF Council) meeting on April 18, 2022, private sector-partners of the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) underscored the need for cold storage facilities in their region to address the issue of oversupply of onions. “We don’t have cold storage facilities in our region to continue reading…

Central Luzon AFCs conduct PMT in Tarlac

Posted on September 17, 2021

The Regional and Provincial Agricultural and Fishery Council (RAFC and PAFC) monitoring team in Central Luzon conducted Participatory Monitoring and Tracking of DA – funded programs and projects on August 17- 19, 2021 in Tarlac. Bayani S. Dela Cruz, Chairperson of PAFC Tarlac, together with Bessie P. Lasquite, PAFC Coordinator, led both the monitoring and continue reading…

Agri Chief lauds private sector-partners’ contributions in PH agri-fishery growth despite pandemic, typhoons

Posted on January 8, 2021

PRESS RELEASE Sec. Dar addresses both online and live participants from various regions during the 6th NVD Celebration. Agriculture Secretary William Dar underlined the significant contributions of the Agricultural and Fishery Councils (AFCs) in the growth of the Philippine agriculture despite the catastrophic effects of pandemic and typhoons during the blended celebration of the continue reading…

PCAF Initiatives: Regional Agricultural and Fishery Council Mindanao B Cluster

Posted on May 26, 2020

Regional Agricultural and Fishery Council (RAFC) Mindanao B Cluster, together with PCAF, convened on May 26, 2020 in a video conference to discuss agriculture and fisheries sector issues and concerns amid COVID-19. One of the challenges confronting the sector during the pandemic is the food supply availability and adequacy in the region, which includes continue reading…

PCAF Initiatives during COVID-19 ECQ: Regional Agricultural and Fishery Council Mindanao A Cluster

Posted on May 20, 2020

In a video conference, Regional Agricultural and Fishery Council (RAFC) Mindanao A Cluster discussed agriculture and fisheries sector issues and concerns amid COVID-19 on May 20, 2020. One of the challenges confronting the sector during the pandemic is the food supply availability and adequacy in the region, which includes price-related issues, production-related issues, and unhampered continue reading…

Sec. Piñol designates RAFC Chairpersons as first-ever Farmer-Directors for a Month

Posted on May 9, 2017

In observance of the Farmers’ and Fisherfolk’s Month, Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Emmanuel Piñol recently signed a Memorandum Order dated March 27, 2017 designating Regional Agricultural and Fishery Council (RAFC) Chairpersons as DA-Regional Field Office (RFO) Director for the month of May. As Farmer-Directors, the RAFC chairpersons assume the roles and tasks of DA-RFO continue reading…

Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries

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PCAF selects 4th batch of Women of the Week AwardeesJoane Carla Auditor of PMKMD, Andrea Louise Gutierrez of PDD, Jeslyn Micole Elisterio of PDCD, and Mary Ann Abasolo of AFMD are the recent recipients of PCAF’s “Women of the Week” Award.As Women’s Month draws to a close, this is the agency’s final week of giving distinction to inspiring female co-workers of each division of the agency who deserve recognition for their achievements/performance, extraordinary acts or services and other personal efforts or contributions they have made to co-workers. Auditor, the Chief of the Planning and Programming Section, is able to hone and manage her team through effective delegation and interpersonal skills. She is truly a good leader and follower, consistently dependable, and committed in all the tasks given to her. In difficult situations, Joane’s calmness is really admirable. As they say, “grace under pressure”. Regarded as the “unbothered queen” of PDD, Gutierrez's leadership skills are evident as she co-leads the Capacity Development Section and Volunteer Management Section. She is also the Asst. Treasurer of the PCAF Employees Association (PCAFEA). Ara is a multi-tasker, a silent achiever, an efficient employee, and an empowered woman.Starting at PDCD last February 1, 2023, Elisterio was able to step up and adjust in a short period of time. Not afraid to express herself, Micole is also sociable and polite in engaging with the private sectors and co-employees. The “Big Girl” of AFMD, Abasolo is known for being hardworking, dedicated, and a true professional. Her co-workers also love her for being kind, approachable, generous and someone who always sees the good in the people around her.The Women of the Week Award is part of a series of month-long activities lined up by the PCAF Gender and Development Focal Point System (GAD FPS) for the 2023 National Women’s Month Celebration.Executive Director Nestor D. Domenden and Deputy Executive Director Julieta E. Opulencia handed the awardees a token of appreciation on March 30, 2023 at the GAD Corner of the agency. All the Women of the Week awardees for the month as well as members of the PCAF GAD Focal Point System were also gathered for a photo op.Visit www.pcaf.da.gov.ph for more stories. ... See MoreSee Less

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