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

 The Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards (DA-BAFS) conducted the first surveillance of the Aborlan PGS Group on July 7–10, 2025 to verify the group’s continued compliance with accreditation requirements as an Organic Certifying Body (OCB). As part of the activity, the group was also assessed for its application to expand its certification scope to cover Mushroom Production, in addition to its existing approved scopes. The assessment included an office-based review of records and procedures, as well as witnessing of peer review activities to determine if the group remains competent, impartial, and consistent in implementing its Manual of Operations. The DA-BAFS Assessment Team was assisted by technical personnel from the DA Regional Field Office and representatives from the Municipal Government of Aborlan, who provided support during the assessment.This combined surveillance and expansion assessment is part of the continuing efforts to strengthen the Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) implementation in Palawan. The results will determine whether the Aborlan PGS Group maintains its accreditation and whether its request to certify mushroom production will be approved. #OAassessment #PGSforOA #OrganicAgriculture #BAFSonthemove #DABAFS  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 DA-BAFS Takes Part in Global Dialogue on Remote Audits at Vienna Food Safety Forum June 13, 2025 Other Post