14/05/2026
DA conducts meeting with agriculture coordinators, aligns plans for 2026โ2027
Bontoc โ The Department of Agriculture (DA) spearheaded a coordination meeting with agriculture provincial coordinators to align their programs, review results, and finalize future plans held at the Archog's Hotel and Restaurant, Samoki, Bontoc, on May 14, 2026.
This activity laid the groundwork for deeper planning, convergence, and the finalization of priorities for 2026 and 2027.
In his welcome remarks, Executive Assistant Rolando M. Bragado, on behalf of Governor Bonifacio C. Lacwasan, Jr., stressed that the meeting was perfectly timed to strengthen collaboration among all agencies, local government units, and stakeholders, hoping that the plans to be laid out would strengthen the support to farmers across the province.
During the meeting, participants from DA - Regional Field Office - CAR, DA-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-CAR, DA - Bureau of Plant Industry - CAR, DA - National Irrigation Administration - CAR, Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC), and Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) reviewed the status of 2026 Proposed Programs and Activities (PPAs) and laid out the indicative plans for 2027, ensuring alignment with national policies and local needs.
Representatives from the Provincial Government, including the Offices of the Provincial Agricultural and Biosystems Engineer, Provincial Agriculturist, Provincial Veterinarian, and Provincial Planning and Development, also contributed to the discussion to ensure that local priorities were integrated into national programs.
The meeting was adjourned with a collective commitment from all agencies to work closely together, streamline services, and deliver timely, effective support to the provinceโs farming and fishing communities, in pursuit of food security and improved livelihoods.