Provincial Agricultural and Fishery Council - PAFC Albay

26/10/2026

12/10/2026

Happy birthday, Sir Manny! 🥳🎂

May your dedication to the agriculture and fishery sector continue to inspire and empower our farming and fishing communities. Wishing you good health, happiness, and more years of meaningful service! Enjoy your day, Sir!

Greetings from PAFC Albay ✨

12/10/2026

PAFC Albay Executive Officers and PCAF Funded MAFCs Meeting
October 8, 2026 | FITS Center, AFB Ville, Cabangan, Camalig, Albay

07/10/2026

PAFC Sectoral Committee Meeting on Poultry and Livestock
October 7, 2026 | FITS Center, APAO Bldg., AFB Ville, Cabangan, Camalig, Albay.

The PAFC Sectoral Committee on Poultry and Livestock convened to discuss key concerns and updates affecting the poultry and livestock industry in the Province of Albay. Albay Veterinary Office (AVO) Provincial Veterinarian Dr. Pancho R. Mella, presented updates on the recent African Swine Fever (ASF) case in Camalig, the status of municipal slaughterhouses, hog price monitoring, plans and programs for the development of the hog industry in the province, and the Executive Order (EO) No. 050.

PAFC Chairperson Rene De Los Reyes also presented the thematic areas of Production, Biosecurity, Resilience, Marketing, Processing, and Environment, where sectoral issues and concerns were identified and discussed.

30/09/2026

PAFC Sectoral Committee Meeting and Workshop on Rice and Corn
September 16, 2026 | Zubiri Hall, APCEMDO Bldg., Cabangan, Camalig, Albay.

The meeting discussed recent updates on the Rice Program in the Province of Albay, as well as the status of RSBSA-registered corn farmers, presented by the Albay Provincial Agricultural Office (APAO) Focal Person for the Corn Program, Mr. Dalmacio Orpiana, Jr. The current price of palay was also discussed by Ms. Daphne Segubiense, APAO AMASS Focal Person.

Following the discussions, the council conducted a workshop to identify and discuss the issues and concerns related to rice and corn production in their respective municipalities.

30/09/2026

24/09/2026

PAFC Executive Committee Meeting
September 9, 2026 | FITS Center, APAO Bldg., Cabangan, Camalig, Albay.

23/09/2026

PAFC Albay Sectoral Committee Meeting on Fruits and Vegetables
August 28, 2026 | PAFES Conference Room, APAO Bldg., AFB Ville, Cabangan, Camalig, Albay.

The meeting focused on transitioning local farming from traditional practices to modern, sustainable technologies, as presented by Ms. Jasmin M. Dacillo of DA RFO V and accompanied by the HVCDP mid-year accomplishment report from Ms. Christine V. Cordenete of Albay Provincial Agricultural Office (APAO). Overall, the discussion centered on improving agricultural processes and addressing local production gaps in Albay—focusing on streamlining DA project endorsements through the PAFC, supporting GAP-certified farmers, and proposing resolutions for high-potential crops like mung bean, breadfruit, and purple yam (ube).

23/09/2026

PAFC Albay Sectoral Committee Meeting on Climate Change, Environment, and Natural Resources
August 19, 2026 | FITS Center, APAO Bldg., AFB Ville, Cabangan, Camalig, Albay

The presentation and discussion on the National Convergence Initiative for Sustainable Rural Development (NCI-SRD) was led by Mr. Renzo Marcben N. Sallan, who serves as Local Government Operations Officer II (LGOO II) of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).

During the session, Mr. Sallan presented the NCI-SRD briefer, outlining its core objectives, the significance of inter-agency collaboration, and the essential role local government units (LGUs) play in implementing sustainable rural development programs. He also addressed inquiries regarding the selection criteria for Convergence Areas and the preparation of the Convergence Area Development Plan (CADP), advising stakeholders to coordinate with the LGOO and participate in joint DILG workshops alongside the Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), and Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Furthermore, he detailed common agency interventions provided across Convergence Areas, which include production and postharvest facilities, farm-to-market roads, capacity development, tenurial security, the Enhanced National Greening Program, and biodiversity-friendly livelihood enterprises.

The activity was attended by various stakeholders, including PAFC Albay Chairperson Rene A. De Los Reyes, and the Chairpersons of the Sectoral Committee on Climate Change, Environment, and Natural Resources. Also present were Dr. Pancho R. Mella and Ms. Catherine Amano from the Albay Veterinary Office (AVO), Ms. Susie Molina from the Department of Agrarian Reform V (DAR), and Ms. Jocel Ann Mapa from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) V. Together, the participants engaged in discussions on local agricultural initiatives, while formulating resolutions to strengthen LGU compliance and incorporate renewable energy into rural development programs