In the special meeting of the National Sectoral Committee (NSC) on Rice and Other Food Staples on March 11, 2024, the private sectors highlighted the importance of proper project monitoring and convergence among the Department of Agriculture\u2019s (DA) rice-related offices and agencies.<\/p>\n
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The call was raised after DA-National Rice Program (DA-NRP), Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), National Food Authority (NFA), and National Irrigation Administration (NIA) presented their Fiscal Year 2025 Plan and Budget Proposal as part of DA\u2019s commitment to enhance private sector participation in budget preparation.<\/span><\/p>\nThe proposals from the four agencies are aligned with the Department\u2019s three-year plan of <\/span>\u201cPara sa Masaganang Bagong Pilipinas\u201d.<\/span><\/i> <\/span><\/p>\nThe series of consultations is part of DA\u2019s enhanced planning process or procedure which taps the 黑料网\u2019 (PCAF) Regional Agricultural and Fishery Councils and the National Sectoral Committees (NSCs) to review the FY 2025 proposed budget of the agencies and offices related to their Committee or Council. In the special meeting, the CBs will recommend priority programs and projects and pass policy resolutions.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cAside from proper management, DA should strengthen its monitoring efforts and the convergence of agencies to complement existing and available programs,\u201d said Philippine Rice Industry Stakeholders Movement\u2019s (PRISM) founder and lead convenor Rowena Sandico.<\/span><\/p>\nPRISM\u2019s Sandico presided over the Special Meeting of the NSC on Rice as part of PCAF\u2019s celebration of National Women\u2019s Month, where women committee members will serve as presiding officers for the entire March consultations.<\/span><\/p>\nFederation of Free Farmers, Inc. National Manager Raul Montemayor inquired on the utilization of the previous projects and programs with regards to the rice industry. He emphasized the need to analyze the impact of these programs to prevent repeating the mistakes and ensure efficient budget allocation.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cAre we becoming competitive? We would like to know what are the programs or strategies in 2023 <\/span>na pwede ninyong masabi na makakapag-improve ng lagay ng industriya na pwedeng isama sa<\/span><\/i> 2025 budget. At k<\/span>ung ano pa yung mga pagbabago na pwedeng isama?\u201d<\/span><\/i> said Montemayor. <\/span><\/p>\nDA National Rice Industry Development Program Undersecretary Christopher Morales agreed with the private sectors on the convergence of different agencies. He said that with proper coordination with the agencies, programs and projects would be implemented properly.<\/span><\/p>\nUsec. Morales also said that they are trying to focus on long-term investments that could improve the industry.<\/span><\/p>\nFor the DA-NRP, the proposed budget was divided into five strategies. The first strategy is to \u201cexpand and improve available agri-fishery areas for increased production\u201d with PhP25.78Billion (B) proposed budget; while the second is to \u201cmechanize and modernize agri-fishery production systems\u201d with PhP1.20B.<\/span><\/p>\nThe third strategy is to \u201cdevelop and improve post-harvest systems and infrastructure\u201d with PhP235.75 Million (M); while the fourth is \u201cscience and information-driven decision making through digitization\u201d with PhP540.69M, and \u201cstrong partnerships with farmers, fisherfolks, private sector, and other stakeholders\u201d with PhP2.33B.<\/span><\/p>\nOn the other hand, PhilRice proposed approximately PhP690M, with the highest budget allocated on the second strategy to mechanize and modernize the industry at PhP56.47M.<\/span><\/p>\nFor the PhilRice Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Seed Program, a total of PhP4B was proposed, or 33% higher than the approved FY 2024 General Appropriations Act. <\/span><\/p>\n\u201cWe are asking for the support of the NSC on Rice and PCAF to come up with a resolution to support the continuation of the RCEF Seed Program,\u201d said PhilRice RCEF Program Management Office Director Flordeliza Bordey.<\/span><\/p>\nThe NFA proposed a budget of roughly PhP1.8B. PhP623.174M of this is allocated for a strategy that leverages “science and information-driven decision making through digitization.”<\/span><\/p>\nThis includes the adoption, implementation and deployment of satellite-based technologies in NFA, construction of NFA command centers and disaster recovery site, network infrastructure rehabilitation and upgrade, among others. The agency also focused on major rehabilitation of post-harvest facilities nationwide. | Jezebel Campaniel<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n
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