{"id":15936,"date":"2022-03-29T18:43:52","date_gmt":"2022-03-29T10:43:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pcaf.da.gov.ph\/?p=15936"},"modified":"2022-03-29T18:59:08","modified_gmt":"2022-03-29T10:59:08","slug":"da-pcaf-highlights-afcs-efforts-in-finding-solutions-beyond-limits-on-the-7th-nvd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pcaf.da.gov.ph\/index.php\/2022\/03\/29\/da-pcaf-highlights-afcs-efforts-in-finding-solutions-beyond-limits-on-the-7th-nvd\/","title":{"rendered":"DA-PCAF highlights AFCs\u2019 efforts in finding solutions beyond limits on the 7th NVD"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Agriculture Secretary William Dar led the celebration of the 7th<\/sup> National Agriculture and Fisheries Volunteers\u2019 Day in Pampanga.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Recognizing the efforts of its nationwide volunteer-partners towards the development of the agriculture and fisheries sector, the 黑料网, the policy-making agency of the Department of Agriculture (DA), celebrated the 7th<\/sup> National Agriculture and Fisheries Volunteers\u2019 Day, with the theme \u201cAFCs Finding Solutions beyond Limits\u201d on March 24, 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The annual event acknowledges the achievements and commitment of the private sector in helping DA realize its goal of a food-secure Philippines with prosperous farmers and fisherfolk, through PCAF\u2019s participatory policy making and monitoring and tracking activities, even in times of pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DA Secretary William Dar also expressed his gratitude towards the nationwide network of private sector-led consultative councils\u2014the Agricultural and Fishery Councils (AFCs), now the collective name for the Regional AFCs (RAFCs), National Banner Program Committees (NBPCs), and the Other Priority Program Committees (OPPCs), for being the solid partners of DA in bringing its programs, projects, and activities closer to the stakeholders and key industry players. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI would like to extend my congratulations to all the volunteer-leaders and members of the AFCs for another year of remarkable service to this country\u2019s farmers and fishers. Also, I would like to extend my congratulations to all the awardees tonight for a job well done,\u201d Secretary Dar said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also mentioned that the spirit of the AFCs is emblematic of the spirit of our country, signifying the values of hard work, civic generosity, and the fullest participation in nation-building. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI know that each of you believes strongly in these values. That is why for decades now, the AFCs have been an essential component of the Department of Agriculture\u2019s efforts to ensure national food security and real economic opportunities for our farmers and fishers,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even in the height of the pandemic, the AFCs remained committed in addressing pressing issues on various agri-fishery industries and commodities through online meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Secretary William Dar greets Ana Patricia Non after her inspirational message.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, the Agriculture Secretary applauded the efforts of Ana Patricia Non, progenitor of the Community Pantry Movement, for coordinating with some of the farm integrators and cooperatives that the Department has been supporting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In her inspirational message, Non reminded everyone of the important roles of the farmers and fishers in providing food for all Filipinos\u2019 tables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cHindi kailangang maging mayaman o maging sikat para makatulong. Alam nating hindi ganoon kayaman ang ating mga<\/em> farmers pero nakukuha nilang mag<\/em>donate ng<\/em> excess produce nila para makatulong sa mga nangangailangan,\u201d<\/em> Non said remembering the first donors of the Maginhawa Community Pantry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Secretary Dar also led the oath-taking ceremony of the new set of RAFC and NBPC Chairpersons for the Calendar Year 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honoring their dedication and volunteerism<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the highlight of the event, PCAF presented the 18 national prestigious awards:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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