DA- BAFS Presents Various PNS on AF Machinery to CAFMech, Secures Recommendation for FInal Aprroval. The DA-BAFS, through its Standards Development Division (SDD), presented the following draft Philippine National Standards (PNS) during the 2ⁿᵈ Quarter Meeting of the National Sectoral Committee on Agricultural and Fisheries Mechanization (CAFMech), held on May 28, 2026, at the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries(PCAF) Apacible Hall in Diliman, Quezon City: 1. Chipping Machine — Specifications;2. Chipping Machine — Methods of Test; and3. Power Tiller — Methods of Test. Key highlights of the meeting included the presentation of the actions undertaken by DA-BAFS, in collaboration with its Technical Working Groups (TWGs), to consolidate the inputs and recommendations of stakeholders gathered during the National CAFMech Consultation held on April 15, 2026. The post-consultation results were subsequently deliberated during the TWG finalization meeting, ensuring that the development and amendment of the standards reflected inclusive, stakeholder-driven, and industry-responsive considerations. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Rodolfo Tamayo, Chairperson of CAFMech. Representing DA-BAFS were Dr. Gari Pellinor Hernandez, Section Chief of the SDD–Agricultural and Fishery Machinery Section (AFMS), together with members of the AFMS team. Other committee members participated through a hybrid meeting arrangement. Following the Committee’s approval of the draft PNS, DA-BAFS concluded the meeting on a positive note and will fast-track the standards’ endorsement for approval by the DA Secretary by June 2026. #AFMech#AFMS#PNS#BAFSontheMove DA- BAFS Presents Various PNS on AF Machinery to CAFMech, Secures Recommendation for FInal Aprroval. June 11, 2026 Sectoral Meeting on Philippine National Standards (PNS) for the General Food Standard May 12, 2026 The DA-BAFS conducted field data gathering activities in La Union, from April 13 to 15, 2026, as part of its standards research on cocoon grading and classification. April 23, 2026 Sectoral Meeting for the Development of Philippines National Standards (PNS) on Fisheries April 22, 2026 Supervised Certification of an Accredited Participatory Guarantee System-Organic Certifying Body (PGS-OCB) March 31, 2026 The DA-BAFS proudly welcomes back Director Karen Kristine A. Roscom, PFT, PhD, CESO III, as she resumes her role as Director of BAFS. March 27, 2026 Pretesting of the Manual for the Regional Pre-assessment Team (RPAT) March 25, 2026 Field Data Gathering for the Development of Explanatory Manual for PNS Code of Good Beekeeping Practice and Illustrative Guide for PNS Honey – Production Standard- Specifications March 23, 2026 Other Post