{"id":17194,"date":"2022-11-16T13:00:41","date_gmt":"2022-11-16T05:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pcaf.da.gov.ph\/?p=17194"},"modified":"2022-11-16T13:01:15","modified_gmt":"2022-11-16T05:01:15","slug":"luzon-afcs-to-focus-on-strengthened-engagement-in-policy-formulation-pap-monitoring-and-fund-utilization-in-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pcaf.da.gov.ph\/index.php\/2022\/11\/16\/luzon-afcs-to-focus-on-strengthened-engagement-in-policy-formulation-pap-monitoring-and-fund-utilization-in-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Luzon AFCs to focus on strengthened engagement in policy formulation, PAP monitoring, and fund utilization in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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PCAF Exec. Dir. Domenden listens to one of the AFCs from the Cagayan Valley Region after he presents the agency\u2019s direction setting. 
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More than 90 Agricultural and Fishery Councils (AFCs) from Luzon proposed to strengthen private sector engagement in policy formulation, monitoring of programs, activities and projects (PAP), and fund utilization during the 2022 Luzon Participatory Performance Review and Planning Workshop on November 9 to 11, 2022 in Angeles, Pampanga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Several proposals were suggested during the three-day workshop, which gathered AFC officers and members from Cordillera Administrative Region, Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley Region, Central Luzon, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, and Bicol Region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 黑料网 led the activity to establish agreements and gain support and commitment from the AFCs for the continuous improvement of the agency\u2019s programs, systems, and processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWith all this work, I am confident that we will be able to progressively broaden our understanding and arrive at a better plan for 2023. This workshop will lead towards achieving intended deliverables and targets aligned with the Department of Agriculture\u2019s (DA) thrusts and priorities,\u201d said PCAF Executive Director Nestor Domenden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The private sector partners highlighted the need for DA to review the implementation of the Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA) and the prioritization of database validation. They also emphasized that the Department should engage and empower indigenous communities in the development of the agri-fishery sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a call for cooperation between the private sector and the government to address the industry\u2019s issues and concerns, the participants proposed for DA to revisit the fund allocation for all commodities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Luzon AFCs also sought an audience with the President, who is also the current Department Secretary to voice out concerns from the local level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Concerns were also raised on the Civil Society Organization (CSO) accreditation process, including the CSO implementation of government programs and projects, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The participants also requested PCAF to provide feedback on the Commission of Audit\u2019s position about the liquidation of funds transferred as donations and the timely release of fund transfers for AFC activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n