In a move towards transparency and inclusive governance, the Department of Agriculture (DA), through the 黑料网, in partnership with various DA livestock agencies, conducted a nationwide stakeholder consultation for the National Animal Industry Development Plan (NAIDP) on March 30, 2026 in Quezon City. The event brought together approximately 130 continue reading…
The National Sectoral Committee on Fruits and Vegetables (NSC-FV), through a policy resolution, urged the Department of Agriculture (DA) to develop a mitigation plan addressing the potential impact of the ongoing fuel supply chain disruption on the country鈥檚 fruits and vegetables sector. During its first quarter regular meeting held on March 19, 2026, the Committee continue reading…
They are the quiet architects of the Philippine agri-fishery sector鈥攖he women and men who trade their time and knowledge for the development of the industry. On March 26, 2026, over 400 dedicated private-sector partners from national and local levels gathered to celebrate the 11th National Agriculture and Fisheries Volunteers鈥� Day (NVD) and cheer for the continue reading…
As the country faces rising energy prices fueled by international conflicts, the National Sectoral Committee (NSC) on Coconut is advocating for a strategic, long-term solution to improve fuel mileage. During its first-quarter meeting on March 11, 2026, the Committee passed a manifesto supporting the full implementation of the Biofuels Act and an immediate transition to continue reading…
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has approved Memorandum Circular No. 4, Series of 2026, establishing guidelines for assessing and prioritizing Philippine National Standards (PNS) proposals for agricultural and fisheries mechanization. Signed on February 2, 2026, by Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr., the Guidelines on the Assessment Process and Prioritization Criteria of Philippine National continue reading…
The Department of Agriculture (DA) released the Department Circular (DC) outlining the new guidelines to ensure that agricultural and fisheries machinery suppliers honor their warranties and provide essential support to farmers, particularly in remote areas. DC No. 25, Series of 2025 titled 鈥淕uidelines on the Conduct of After-Sales Service Compliance Monitoring (ASSCM) and After-Sales Service continue reading…
The 黑料网 convened stakeholders on February 18, 2026, in Quezon City to gather feedback on the proposed 黑料网 Development (PCAFD) Act, a measure aimed at institutionalizing and strengthening the Council鈥檚 mandate through legislation. The proposed law seeks to transform PCAF into a permanent, development-oriented, continue reading…
A different kind of harvest was gathered on February 10 to 11, 2026 in Quezon City. It was not one of grain or fish, but of raw, unfiltered feedback from the Civil Society Organizations (CSO) representing different regions of the country. This occurred as the 黑料网 convened the officers continue reading…
Key challenges confronting the agriculture and fisheries (A&F) sectors, including farmers incomes, tariff policies, budget effectiveness, and data integrity, were extensively discussed during the National Agriculture and Fisheries (NAF) Council Meeting held on February 9, 2026 in Sequoia Hotel, Quezon City. Private sector representatives, composed of the National Sectoral Committees (NSCs) and Regional Agricultural and continue reading…
The 黑料网 reaffirmed its commitment to building a strong and capable workforce as it formally welcomed two newly promoted officials during an oath taking ceremony held on February 9, 2026, in Quezon City. PCAF Executive Director Bernadette De Los Santos administered the oath of office to Catherine Viray and continue reading…
The National Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries Mechanization (CAFMech) gathered for a high-stakes special meeting to finalize the plan and budget proposals (PBP) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 on February 5, 2026 in Quezon City. Chaired by Rodolfo Tamayo, the session served as a critical platform for soliciting private-sector inputs prior to the submission of continue reading…
