{"id":20796,"date":"2024-08-16T16:55:36","date_gmt":"2024-08-16T08:55:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pcaf.da.gov.ph\/?p=20796"},"modified":"2024-08-16T17:03:16","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T09:03:16","slug":"pcaf-holds-back-to-back-performance-reviews-to-boost-agri-machinery-infra-industries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pcaf.da.gov.ph\/index.php\/2024\/08\/16\/pcaf-holds-back-to-back-performance-reviews-to-boost-agri-machinery-infra-industries\/","title":{"rendered":"PCAF holds back-to-back performance reviews to boost agri machinery, infra industries"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"\"
Participants listening during the 2024 NAMDAC Midyear Performance Review<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The 黑料网 recently convened stakeholders from both the public and the private sectors for a series of assessments aimed at enhancing the local agricultural machinery and infrastructure industries.<\/span><\/p>\n

Held from August 5 to 9, 2024 in Baguio City, the back-to-back midyear performance reviews of the National Agricultural and Fisheries Machinery Assemblers, Manufacturers, Importers, Distributors, and Dealers Accreditation and Classification (NAMDAC) and the Constructors\u2019 Performance Evaluation System (CPES) provided a platform for discussions on improving these vital participatory and consultative mechanisms.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"
PCAF OIC-Executive Director Julieta Opulencia delivering her opening message during the 2024 NAMDAC Midyear Performance Review<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In her opening message, PCAF OIC-Executive Director Julieta Opulencia highlighted the importance of the private sectors\u2019 and suppliers\u2019 participation in making the NAMDAC Program an effective tool in advancing mechanization in the country.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cBy working together, we can create a thriving system that empowers Filipino farmers and fisherfolk with access to high-quality, reliable agricultural machinery towards a more productive and food-secure nation,\u201d she said.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"
PDCD Chief Engr. Francia Macalintal discussing the objectives of the NAMDAC and CPES Midyear Performance Reviews<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The NAMDAC review focused on clarifying accreditation processes and requirements, with a particular emphasis on strengthening after-sales service standards. A key outcome of the activity was the recommendation to develop guidelines for revoking the NAMDAC Certificate of Accreditation (CoA) for suppliers with poor after-sales service. This move seeks to ensure that only reputable agri-machinery suppliers can participate in government procurement.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"
Monitoring and Evaluation Section OIC-Chief Guiller Fermin presenting the findings on the participatory monitoring and tracking of DA infrastructure and mechanization projects<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

To complement and strengthen its evaluation processes, PCAF also integrated insights from its Planning, Monitoring, and Knowledge Management Division-Monitoring and Evaluation Section (PMKMD-MES) into the performance reviews. For the first time, a representative from the PMKMD-MES shared findings on the participatory monitoring and tracking of DA infrastructure and mechanization projects.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"
CAR Regional Technical Director Engr. Danilo Daguio welcoming the participants to Baguio City for the back-to-back performance reviews<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Among the 80 participants of the NAMDAC midyear assessment were CAR Regional Technical Director Engr. Danilo Daguio, Atty. Mary Ann Pasion from the Office of the Undersecretary for Operations and Agri-Fisheries Mechanization, and Policy Development and Coordination Division Chief Engr. Francia Macalintal.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"
Participants listening during the 2024 CPES Midyear Performance Review<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Meanwhile, the CPES performance review brought together around 70 constructors and evaluators to assess the program’s progress and address implementation challenges. Since its inception in 2019, CPES had evaluated 95 ongoing DA infrastructure projects. It<\/span> currently has 213 accredited evaluators.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"
PCAF OIC-Deputy Executive Director Cyril Soliaban delivering his opening message during the 2024 CPES Midyear Performance Review<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In his opening message, PCAF OIC-Deputy Executive Director Cyril Soliaban emphasized the importance of CPES in safeguarding the integrity and quality of DA infrastructure projects. “I\u2019m calling on our evaluators, <\/span>sana maipakita natin na ang<\/span><\/i> CPES <\/span>ang<\/span><\/i> most relevant program <\/span>ng<\/span><\/i> Department of Agriculture (DA),\u201d he said. (I\u2019m calling on our evaluators, let us show everyone that CPES is the most relevant program of the Department of Agriculture.)<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"
DA-CPES Awardees<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

PCAF also recognized the outstanding contributions of evaluators and DA Implementing Offices to the CPES Program through an awarding ceremony. The awardees, who received tokens, were: <\/span><\/p>\n