The DA-BAFS, through its Standards Development Division (SDD), successfully conducted a Sectoral Meeting for Philippine National Standards (PNS) on livestock and poultry category on March 18, 2026 at the DA-BAFS Building in Visayas Avenue, Quezon City. The meeting gathered representatives from partner agencies to present and discuss the Programs, Activities, and Projects (PAPs) for CY 2026–2028 related to the development of PNS for the livestock and poultry. Participants provided valuable inputs and recommendations to ensure that the prioritized standards remain relevant, and responsive to the evolving needs of the industry. The activity also served as a platform to strengthen coordination among stakeholders and outline the ways forward for the development of livestock and poultry standards in the coming years. DA-BAFS extends its appreciation to all partner agencies and participants for their active engagement and continued support in the development of PNS. #Livestock#Poultry#StandardsDevelopment#FoodSafety Sectoral Meeting for the Philippine National Standandards (PNS) 0n Livestock and Poultry March 18, 2026 Supervised Certification of an Accredited Participatory Guarantee System-Organic Certifying Body (PGS-OCB) March 18, 2026 A Commitment to Merit-Based Standards March 17, 2026 Field Compliance Assessment of Ongoing Efficacy Trials with Approved Experimental Use Permits March 13, 2026 DA-BAFS Technical Services Division shares result of the 2025 L&D Analysis March 10, 2026 DA-BAFS Participates in FAO-Spearheaded Fleming Fund AMR Project Exit Meeting March 6, 2026 Philippines Takes the Lead in ASEAN Workshop on Harmonization of National Standards with ASEAN Standards for Horticultural Produce and Other Food Crops March 5, 2026 DA-BAFS Technical Services Division (TSD) Secures PSA Clearance for 2026 AFMech-Related PNS Baseline Assessment Survey March 5, 2026 Other Post

Gandara, Samar – The DA-BAFS Compliance Assistance Team provided technical assistance through the conduct of Supervised Certification to One Samar Agro-Organic Practitioners Inc. (ONE-SAOP), from March 9-13, 2026. The supervised certification was conducted to assist ONE-SAOP in carrying out its functions as a PGS-OCB. The activity covered key certification processes, including application handling, peer reviews, certification reviews, and the granting and issuance of the Participatory Organic Certificate (POC). A re-orientation on OCB operations was also undertaken to reinforce the proper implementation of certification procedures. Through these activities, ONE-SAOP was further equipped to effectively carry out inspection and certification services in accordance with its Manual of Operations and to ensure that applicants comply with the established Internal Standards. The activity was supported by the DA-Regional Field Office VIII and the Local Government Unit of Gandara. #OAtechnicalassistance#PGSforOA#OrganicAgriculture#BAFSonthemove#DABAFS  Supervised Certification of an Accredited Participatory Guarantee System-Organic Certifying Body (PGS-OCB) March 18, 2026 A Commitment to Merit-Based Standards March 17, 2026 Field Compliance Assessment of Ongoing Efficacy Trials with Approved Experimental Use Permits March 13, 2026 DA-BAFS Technical Services Division shares result of the 2025 L&D Analysis March 10, 2026 DA-BAFS Participates in FAO-Spearheaded Fleming Fund AMR Project Exit Meeting March 6, 2026 Philippines Takes the Lead in ASEAN Workshop on Harmonization of National Standards with ASEAN Standards for Horticultural Produce and Other Food Crops March 5, 2026 DA-BAFS Technical Services Division (TSD) Secures PSA Clearance for 2026 AFMech-Related PNS Baseline Assessment Survey March 5, 2026 DA-BAFS Hosted the ASEAN Good Animal Husbandry-Expert Working Group (EWD) Workshop March 5, 2026 Other Post