The DA-BAFS Compliance Assistance Team, in coordination with the DA-RFO IV MIMAROPA Organic Agriculture Program and the LGU of San Vicente, provided pre-inspection technical assistance in San Vicente from February 24-28, 2025, to aid a group in their organic certification application preparation.#OAtechnicalassistance#BAFS#BAFSonthemove#PGSforOA Preinspection to Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) Core Farmer-Members at San Vicente, Palawan April 2, 2025 Supervised Certification of Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) Group March 31, 2025 Sowing Seeds of Equality: BAFS’ Women’s Month Empowerment March 31, 2025 Monitoring of Registered Organic Input in Cebu. March 27, 2025 Supervised Certification Activity was Facilitated for a PGS group in Camarines Norte. March 27, 2025 Monitoring of Certified Core PGS Farmer-Members March 25, 2025 Raising the Bar for Philippine Honey with the Philippine National Standards (PNS) on Honey — Product Standard — Specifications (PNS/BAFS 185:2022) March 25, 2025 Surveillance Assessment of PGS Group for Accreditation as Organic Certifying Body March 20, 2025 Other Post

A joint effort by the DA-BAFS Compliance Assistance Team, DA-RFO VI, DA-ATI RTC VI, the Provincial Agriculture Office of Iloilo, and the LGU of Pototan facilitated supervised certification for a PGS group in Iloilo from March 19-21, 2025. This initiative provided technical assistance to ensure the group’s compliance with their Manual of Operations (MOO) during the organic certification process.#OAtechnicalassistance#BAFS#BAFSonthemove#PGSforOA Supervised Certification of Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) Group April 2, 2025 Sowing Seeds of Equality: BAFS’ Women’s Month Empowerment March 31, 2025 Monitoring of Registered Organic Input in Cebu. March 27, 2025 Supervised Certification Activity was Facilitated for a PGS group in Camarines Norte. March 27, 2025 Monitoring of Certified Core PGS Farmer-Members March 25, 2025 Raising the Bar for Philippine Honey with the Philippine National Standards (PNS) on Honey — Product Standard — Specifications (PNS/BAFS 185:2022) March 25, 2025 Surveillance Assessment of PGS Group for Accreditation as Organic Certifying Body March 20, 2025 DA-BAFS Standards Research Division (SRD) and Standards Development Division (SDD) conducted in-person interviews, coordinated with DA-Regional Field Offices in Central Luzon and SOCCSKSARGEN. March 20, 2025 Other Post

Sowing Seeds of Equality: BAFS’ Women’s Month EmpowermentMarch is a month dedicated to celebrating the achievements of women and advocating for gender equality. Throughout history, women have played pivotal roles in shaping our world, from groundbreaking scientific discoveries to leading social movements. In the Philippines, this celebration is particularly significant, rooted in legal frameworks such as Republic Act 9710, also known as the Magna Carta of Women, which mandates the protection and promotion of women’s rights.The Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards (DA-BAFS) celebrates Women’s Month by orchestrating a series of impactful events with a diverse range of activities throughout March. The theme, “Babae sa Lahat ng Sektor, Aangat ang Bukas sa Bagong Pilipinas,” emphasizes the vital role of women across all sectors.Recognizing the indispensable contributions of women across all facets of society, BAFS aims to cultivate a more inclusive and equitable environment both within its organization and the broader agricultural sectors. The celebration kicks off with an essential in-house seminar focused on fostering gender sensitivity within the workplace, equipping staff with the tools to champion equality. Simultaneously, the KADIWA Trade Fair serves as a platform to showcase the entrepreneurial spirit and innovative products of women in agriculture and fisheries, highlighting their pivotal role in the sector’s growth. Adding a touch of reflection and inspiration, a special film screening dedicated to National Women’s Month also provides opportunity for collective learning and empowerment. As the month draws to a close, BAFS expresses its gratitude through the distribution of thoughtfully selected bookmarks and gifts, serving as tokens of appreciation for the invaluable contributions of women. Through these diverse initiatives, BAFS not only celebrates the achievements of women but also reinforces its commitment to building a future where gender equality is deeply ingrained in the fabric of the Bagong Pilipinas, ensuring and empowering women as leaders and agents of progress in the nation’s development. #BAFS#WomensMonth#march#GAD  Sowing Seeds of Equality: BAFS’ Women’s Month Empowerment March 31, 2025 Monitoring of Registered Organic Input in Cebu. March 27, 2025 Supervised Certification Activity was Facilitated for a PGS group in Camarines Norte. March 27, 2025 Monitoring of Certified Core PGS Farmer-Members March 25, 2025 Raising the Bar for Philippine Honey with the Philippine National Standards (PNS) on Honey — Product Standard — Specifications (PNS/BAFS 185:2022) March 25, 2025 Surveillance Assessment of PGS Group for Accreditation as Organic Certifying Body March 20, 2025 DA-BAFS Standards Research Division (SRD) and Standards Development Division (SDD) conducted in-person interviews, coordinated with DA-Regional Field Offices in Central Luzon and SOCCSKSARGEN. March 20, 2025 Field Compliance Assessment of Ongoing Efficacy Trials March 19, 2025 Other Post