Tubungan, Iloilo — The Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards (DA-BAFS) carried out the first surveillance assessment of the Tubungan Vegetable Producer Association (TVPA) Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) Core Group from July 7 to 10, 2025. The activity aimed to verify the group’s ongoing compliance with accreditation requirements as an Organic Certifying Body (OCB). The assessment involved an in-depth, office-based review of records, procedures, and documentation. In addition, the team observed peer review activities to evaluate whether the group continues to demonstrate competence, impartiality, and consistency in implementing its Manual of Operations. The DA-BAFS Assessment Team was supported by technical staff from the DA Regional Field Office and the ATI Regional Training Center VI, along with representatives from the Provincial Government of Iloilo and the Municipal Government of Tubungan, who provided assistance throughout the process. This surveillance assessment is part of DA-BAFS’ continuing efforts to strengthen the implementation of the PGS in Iloilo and ensure that organic certification bodies operate with transparency and integrity. The results will determine whether the TVPA PGS Core Group will maintain its accreditation status. #OAassessment #PGSforOA #OrganicAgriculture #BAFSonthemove #DABAFS  DA-BAFS Conducts Surveillance Assessment of Tubugan Vegetable Producer Assosciation (TVPA) PGS Core Group July 15, 2025 DA-BAFS Conduct Surveillance and Scope Expression Assessment of Aborlan PGS Group Aborlan, Palawan July 15, 2025 20th ASEAN Task Force Meeting on ASEAN Standards for Horticultural Produce and Other Crops (TF-MASHP) July 10, 2025 Investing in Well-being: A Pillar for Productive Public Service July 10, 2025 Field Data Gathering for the Development of Explanatory Manual for PNS Organic Poultry- Code of Practice July 9, 2025 Field Data Gathering for the Development of Explanatory Manual PNS Code of Good Agricultural Practices for Coconut July 9, 2025 Assessment of Core Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) Group in Angat, Bulacan June 27, 2025 Field Complience Assessment of Ongoing Efficacy Trials June 27, 2025 Other Post