On October 6–9, 2025, the Department of Agriculture–Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards (DA-BAFS) conducted an initial assessment of a core Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) group based in Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur. The activity aimed to verify the group’s compliance with accreditation requirements through office-based assessment and witnessing of their peer review process. The assessment evaluated the group’s competence, impartiality, and consistency in implementing their Manual of Operations as an Organic Certifying Body (OCB). While improvements are needed in some areas, the team commended the group for their openness and eagerness to learn. Technical staff from DA-RFO and DA-ATI RTC Zamboanga Peninsula assisted in the activity, which was also observed by representatives from other farmer groups and local government units. #OAassessment #PGSforOA #OrganicAgricuture #BAFSonthemove #DABAFS  DA-BAFS Assesses Core PGS Group in Zamboanga del Sur for Accreditation October 12, 2025 Final Inspection for the Certification of Core-Farmer Members of Allen Organic Vegetable Raisers October 12, 2025 DA-BAFS Reviews POPA’s Compliance as an Organic Certifier October 11, 2025 Pre-inspection of a Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) Group Core Farmer-Members October 5, 2025 DA-BAFS Provides Technical Assistance to Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) Group October 4, 2025 DA-BAFS is assessing a core PGS Group in Puerto Princesa City! October 3, 2025 DA-BAFS Conducts Initial Assessment of Core PGS Group in Baler, Aurora in Baler, Aurora October 3, 2025 DA-BAFS together with DA-RFO III Conducts Inspection of Core – Farmer Members of PGS Group in the province of Nueva Ecija September 18, 2025 Other Post

Allen, Northern Samar – The DA-BAFS Inspection Team conducted the final inspection to the core-farmer members of Allen Organic Vegetable Raisers for their application for organic certification on September 29 to October 1, 2025. The inspection was conducted to verify their compliance with the Philippine National Standard relevant to organic agriculture.Representatives from the DA-RFO VII Regulatory Division and Organic Agriculture Program, and Local Government Unit of Allen assisted in the activity. #OAinspection #PGSforOA #OrganicAgriculture #BAFSonthemove #DABAFS  Final Inspection for the Certification of Core-Farmer Members of Allen Organic Vegetable Raisers October 12, 2025 DA-BAFS Reviews POPA’s Compliance as an Organic Certifier October 11, 2025 Pre-inspection of a Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) Group Core Farmer-Members October 5, 2025 DA-BAFS Provides Technical Assistance to Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) Group October 4, 2025 DA-BAFS is assessing a core PGS Group in Puerto Princesa City! October 3, 2025 DA-BAFS Conducts Initial Assessment of Core PGS Group in Baler, Aurora in Baler, Aurora October 3, 2025 DA-BAFS together with DA-RFO III Conducts Inspection of Core – Farmer Members of PGS Group in the province of Nueva Ecija September 18, 2025 Pre-Inspection of the Participatory Guarantee Sytem (PGS) Group COre Farmer-Members September 18, 2025 Other Post