Engr. Abraham Perez III of the DA-BAFS Technical Services Division presented the preliminary results of the study titled Perceptions on the Contribution of the Philippine National Standard (PNS) Code of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) to the Philippine GAP (PhilGAP) Certification Program during the 2024 PhilGAP Summit held in Baybay City, Leyte.Preliminary key findings highlighted perceived improvements in product quality, production processes, environmental management, and worker safety among farms that adopted the PNS Code of GAP. However, challenges were also reported, particularly those related to the standards, availability of assistance in implementing the standard, and maintaining records.The preliminary results presented at the PhilGAP Summit will still undergo validation with study participants and expert review. The final results will be used to enhance policies and mechanisms for improving standards development, promotion processes, and implementation.#BAFS#PNS#PhilGAP Perceptions on the Contribution of the Philippine National Standards (PNS) Code of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) to the Philippine GAP (PhilGAP) Certification Program during the 2024 PhilGAP Summit December 23, 2024 Townhall Meeting on the Transition of DA-BAFS Temporary Director October 11, 2024 Inspectors from the DA-BAFS Organic Agriculture Division and DA-Regional Field Office Region 7 October 10, 2024 Survillance Audit of an Accredited PGS-OCB October 10, 2024 Assessment Team from DA-BAFS audited the core PGS group from the San Fernando City, La Union October 10, 2024 Field Compliance Assessment of Ongoing Efficacy Trials October 10, 2024 Inspection of Core PGS Farmers – Member October 2, 2024 DA-BAFS Assessment Team conducted an office-based assessment and witness audit of a core Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) group based in Santa Maria, Isabela September 26, 2024 1 2