Sec. William Dar Archives - Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries

DA Chief holds meet and greet with RAFC Emeriti and newly-appointed RAFC Chairpersons

Posted on August 9, 2021

Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar led a meet and greet with the Regional Agricultural and Fishery Council (RAFC) Chairperson Emeriti and newly-appointed RAFC Executive Committee Chairpersons on August 3, 2021, through an online meeting. This activity provided a chance for RAFCs to get to know more about the Agriculture Secretary and his thrusts, 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…

DA firms up PCAF committees to boost DA banner programs

Posted on July 21, 2020

21 July 2020. In an online dialogue held with agricultural and fishery stakeholders, Agriculture Secretary William Dar confirmed his endorsement of the establishment and institutionalization of national committees to boost the performance of the Department of Agriculture (DA) banner programs. Dubbed as National Banner Program Committees (NBPCs), these are established by integrating the technical continue reading…

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#PCAFConsultation | In the third quarter meeting of the National Sectoral Committee on Poultry and Livestock on September 22, 2023, the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) provided updates on the status of the African Swine Fever (ASF) and Avian Influenza (AI) vaccines.BAI Veterinary Epidemiology Section Head Dr. Joanna Marie David reported that the final draft of the AI vaccination guidelines is already with the Department of Agriculture (DA) Legal Team for clearance. Once cleared, this will be submitted for the signature of DA Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban.“For the AI vaccine adaptation, may tatlong kompanya na po ang na-endorse ng BAI sa FDA for the importation of vaccine but as of now wala pa po atang nare-release na SPS [Sanitary and Phytosanitary Import Clearance],” Dr. David furthered.On the other hand, Dr. Joshua Cruz of the BAI-National ASF Prevention and Control Program shared that the completion of trial testing for the ASF vaccine is due on the last week of September or early October.The Committee passed a resolution recommending the Food and Drug Administration and the BAI to provide reports on the importation of 300,000 doses of ASF vaccine and its dissemination.For more stories, visit www.pcaf.da.gov.ph.Text and screenshot by Joy Camille Luza ... See MoreSee Less

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