As part of its continuing efforts to ensure transparency and accountability in the implementation of agriculture and fishery projects, the 黑料网 conducted Participatory Monitoring and Tracking (PMT) activities in Eastern Visayas and the Zamboanga Peninsula in June 2025.
The activity aimed to validate the status and progress of Department of Agriculture (DA)-funded projects implemented in 2023 and 2024, ensuring that programs are aligned with their intended objectives and that resources are being effectively utilized on the ground.
From June 2 to 6, six PMT teams were deployed across various provinces in Eastern Visayas to monitor and validate a total of 98 projects. For the Zamboanga Peninsula, four teams carried out PMT activities from June 16 to 20, assessing a total of 66 DA-funded projects.
The PMT teams, comprising representatives from the Regional, Provincial, and Municipal Agricultural and Fisheries Councils (RAFC/PAFC/MAFC), conducted site validations with local stakeholders. Their findings served as the basis for the discussions held during the exit conferences.
The Eastern Visayas exit conference took place on June 6, in Tacloban City, Leyte. The conference was participated in by Regional Executive Director Andrew Rodolfo Orais, RAFC Chairperson Miguel Pedroso, and National Sectoral Committee on International Trade Chairperson Ernesto Ordo帽ez. Executive Assistant Cyril Soliaban and PMKMD Assistant Chief Catherine Viray represented PCAF.
Meanwhile, Regional Executive Director Marcos Aves, Sr., RAFC Chairperson Leonardo Caparida, and Chairperson Ordo帽ez actively participated in the discussions during the exit conference for the Zamboanga Peninsula, held on June 20 in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur. The PCAF, led by Executive Director Bernadette De Los Santos and PMKMD Chief Floreliz Avellana, also shared their valuable insights throughout the activity.
During these conferences, key findings, issues, and gaps identified during field visits were presented and discussed. Stakeholders collaborated to formulate recommendations and action points, with clear assignments given to the responsible agencies or offices to address the concerns raised. Concerned offices are given forty-five (days) from the conduct of the exit conferences to provide action/feedback on the findings presented.
The PCAF Planning, Monitoring and Knowledge Management Division-Monitoring and Evaluation Section, as the focal unit of the PMT, facilitated the conduct of the activities.
The PMT activities reflect PCAF鈥檚 ongoing commitment to ensuring that agriculture and fisheries programs remain responsive, inclusive, and transparent anchored on grassroots participation and continuous stakeholder engagement.| Jane Bri帽a
