Inspectors from the DA-BAFS Organic Agriculture Division and DA-Regional Field Office Region XII Regulatory Division inspected five core PGS group farmer-members in three municipalities in the province of Cotabato, from December 3-7, 2024. The inspection was conducted to verify their compliance with the Philippine National Standard relevant to organic agriculture. Representatives from the Regional Organic continue reading : Inspection Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) Group Farmer – Members Province of Cotabato
Important update:The guidelines for the provision and promotion of bio-fertilizers in corn areas have been amended through DA Memorandum Circular No. 7, series of 2024. Key points from the Circular relating to DA-BAFS registered organic inputs are outlined in DA-BAFS Advisory Number 2024-07-007.You can access the document by scanning the QR code provided. Stay informed!
Pamantayan Isyu #5
Edited By: Rosemarie V. Calibo, Katrina L. Maminta Consolidated By: Kristel Alarice R. Aborido , Alpha M. Lanuza, Jan Vincent DR. Tecson, Mark F. Matubang, Anna Dominique V. Cadsawan, Vivian E. Timple, John Lawrence A. Arrogante, Kriszia Ann U. Decena, Zaireen B. Cleofe, Gerald E. Cammagay, Jenina B. Cusay, Jay El E. Bautista, Clarisse Jill continue reading : Pamantayan Isyu #5
Supervised Certification of Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) Group in South Cotabato
The DA-BAFS Organic Agriculture Division, together with the DA-RFO Organic Agriculture Program and Regulatory Division, conducted a supervised certification to the Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) group in Sto. Niño, Cotabato from December 2 to 6, 2024.The activity aimed to provide technical assistance to the accredited PGS group, ensuring that their organic certification process—covering receiving and continue reading : Supervised Certification of Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) Group in South Cotabato
Field Compliance Assessment of Ongoing Efficacy Trials in Davao del Norte
A field compliance assessment (FCA) was conducted to ongoing efficacy trials (EUPs) on November 21, 2024, in New Visayas and Bobongon, Santo Tomas, Davao del Norte. The DA-BAFS assessment team conducted the FCA to verify the continued compliance of the ongoing efficacy trials with the approved EUP.The efficacy trial is conducted to assess the efficacy continue reading : Field Compliance Assessment of Ongoing Efficacy Trials in Davao del Norte
DA-BAFS Monitoring Team conducted monitoring activities to two of the DA-BAFS registered organic soil amendment producers in Davao City
The DA-BAFS Monitoring Team conducted monitoring activities to two of the DA-BAFS registered organic soil amendment producers and its products located in Davao City on November 19, 2024.The monitoring activity is conducted annually to verify the continued compliance of a BAFS-registered organic input producer to applicable technical regulations relevant to organic agriculture.#OAmonitoring#OAregistration#DABAFS#BAFSonthemove DA-BAFS Monitoring Team continue reading : DA-BAFS Monitoring Team conducted monitoring activities to two of the DA-BAFS registered organic soil amendment producers in Davao City
Assessment to a Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) Group (Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur)
The DA-BAFS team conducted an assessment of a core PGS group in Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur, on December 3-5, 2024, to evaluate the group’s compliance with the PGS accreditation requirements. Accreditation ensures the group’s competence, consistency, and impartiality in delivering organic certification services. The assessment was supported by DA Regional Field Office, ATI-Regional Training Center of continue reading : Assessment to a Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) Group (Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur)
Oath Taking Ceremony of DA-BAFS Newly Appointed Employees for FY 2024
Eight newly appointed DA-BAFS employees took their oath on November 25, 2024, at the 2nd Floor of the DA-BAFS Building, Visayas Avenue, Quezon City. The oath-taking ceremony was led by OIC-Director Mary Grace R. Mandigma, PFT, and was assisted by Ms. Roxanne P. Lizardo, Administrative Officer V, and Ms. Rosemarie V. Calibo, Information Officer III continue reading : Oath Taking Ceremony of DA-BAFS Newly Appointed Employees for FY 2024
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) Surveillance Audit
Inspectors from the DA-BAFS A Commitment to Quality Assurance Quality is the cornerstone of any successful organization and in the field of agriculture and fisheries, it plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safety of products and the competitiveness of the industry. The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards (DA-BAFS), throughout the years, continue reading : ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) Surveillance Audit
Validation Workshop with the DA-Food Safety Regulatory Agencies (FSRAs) for the Study “Baseline Assessment on the Use and Impact of Philippines national Standards (PNS)”
The DA-BAFS Technical Services Division presented the initial findings of the study titled Baseline Assessment of the Reach, Usefulness, and Use of Philippine National Standards (PNS) during a validation workshop with the DA – Food Safety Regulatory Agencies (FSRAs). The workshop was held from November 13 to 14, 2024, in Baguio City. The main goal of continue reading : Validation Workshop with the DA-Food Safety Regulatory Agencies (FSRAs) for the Study “Baseline Assessment on the Use and Impact of Philippines national Standards (PNS)”