The DA-BAFS recently conducted the 1st Annual Surveillance Audit of the Libudon Organic Farmers Association (LOFA) in Mati City, Davao Oriental. As a newly accredited Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) Certifying Body, LOFA’s processes were meticulously reviewed to ensure they remain consistent, competent, and impartial in awarding organic certifications. This audit is a vital step in protecting the “Organic” mark and building trust between our local farmers and consumers. Once findings are cleared, Davao Region is set to reach a total of 32 PGS-certified organic farmers! Together, we are strengthening the legal standing and livelihood of our organic farming communities.#BAFS #OrganicAgriculture #PGSPhilippines #LOFA #SustainableFarming #DavaoOriental  ENSURING THE INTEGRITY OF ORGANIC CERTIFICATION January 20, 2026 Monitoring of Registered Organic Soil Amendment (OSA) Product December 13, 2025 Inspection for the Certification of Core-Farmer Members of Participatory Guarntee System Group | Pampanga December 13, 2025 Inspection for the Certifivation of Core-Farmer Members of Participatory Guarantee Group December 12, 2025 DA-BAFS is committed to evidence-based standardization! December 10, 2025 DA-BAFS through Standards Development Division (SDD) participated in the 2025 Productivity Challenge December 7, 2025 DA-BAFS Organic Agriculture Division (OAD) conducted a year-end review and assessment December 2, 2025 𝗗𝗔-𝗕𝗔𝗙𝗦 proudly participated in the 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝗠𝗥 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 (𝗪𝗔𝗔𝗪) 2025 celebration for the agriculture sector, November 25, 2025 Other Post

Novaliches, Quezon City – The DA-BAFS Registration Section conducted the monitoring activity to the Victory Global Unlimited Systems, Inc on December 4, 2025. The activity aims to verify the continued compliance of the registered organic input to the existing technical regulations relevant to organic agriculture. #OAregistration #OrganicAgriculture #BAFSonthemove #DABAFS Inspection for the Certification of Core-Farmer Members of Participatory Guarntee System Group | Pampanga December 13, 2025 Inspection for the Certifivation of Core-Farmer Members of Participatory Guarantee Group December 12, 2025 DA-BAFS is committed to evidence-based standardization! December 10, 2025 DA-BAFS through Standards Development Division (SDD) participated in the 2025 Productivity Challenge December 7, 2025 DA-BAFS Organic Agriculture Division (OAD) conducted a year-end review and assessment December 2, 2025 𝗗𝗔-𝗕𝗔𝗙𝗦 proudly participated in the 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝗠𝗥 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 (𝗪𝗔𝗔𝗪) 2025 celebration for the agriculture sector, November 25, 2025 Ready for the Future! DA-BAFS adapts to a rapidly changing agricultural environment. November 20, 2025 ✨ 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐔𝐍𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐃! ✨ November 19, 2025 Other Post

Pampanga, Central Luzon – DA-BAFS inspection team conducts inspection to PGS Pampanga PH Association Corp. on November 25-28, 2025. The activity verified the compliance of the core PGS group farmer- members with the Philippine National Standard relevant to organic agriculture as a requirement for their organic certification. The DA-BAFS team was assisted by the DA RFO III- Regulatory Division, DA-RFO III- Organic Agriculture Program, Office of the Provincial Agriculturist – Pampanga, Municipal Agriculturist Office – Bacolor, and City Agriculturist Office – Angeles City. #OAinspection #PGSforOA #OrganicAgriculture #BAFSonthemove #DABAFS  Inspection for the Certifivation of Core-Farmer Members of Participatory Guarantee Group December 12, 2025 DA-BAFS is committed to evidence-based standardization! December 10, 2025 DA-BAFS through Standards Development Division (SDD) participated in the 2025 Productivity Challenge December 7, 2025 DA-BAFS Organic Agriculture Division (OAD) conducted a year-end review and assessment December 2, 2025 𝗗𝗔-𝗕𝗔𝗙𝗦 proudly participated in the 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝗠𝗥 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 (𝗪𝗔𝗔𝗪) 2025 celebration for the agriculture sector, November 25, 2025 Ready for the Future! DA-BAFS adapts to a rapidly changing agricultural environment. November 20, 2025 ✨ 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐔𝐍𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐃! ✨ November 19, 2025 The DA-BAFS hosted a 12-member delegation from the Bangladesh Infrastructure Finance Fund Limited (BIFFL). November 18, 2025 Other Post

Quirino Province,- DA-BAFS inspection team conducts inspection to PARTICIPATORY GUARANTEE SYSTEM DIFFUN AGLIPAY CABARROGUIS SAGUDAY (PGS-DACS) ASSOCIATION on November 25 to 27, 2025. The activity verified the compliance of the core PGS group farmer- members with the Philippine National Standard relevant to organic agriculture as a requirement for their organic certification. The DA-BAFS team was assisted by the DA RFO II- Regulatory Division, DA-RFO II- Organic Agriculture Program, Office of the Quirino Experiment Station (QES) – Quirino Province, Municipal Agriculturist Office – Aglipay, Diffun, Cabarroguis, and Saguday, and DA ATI Cagayan Valley. #OAinspection #PGSforOA #OrganicAgriculture #BAFSonthemove #DABAFS  DA-BAFS is committed to evidence-based standardization! December 10, 2025 DA-BAFS through Standards Development Division (SDD) participated in the 2025 Productivity Challenge December 7, 2025 DA-BAFS Organic Agriculture Division (OAD) conducted a year-end review and assessment December 2, 2025 𝗗𝗔-𝗕𝗔𝗙𝗦 proudly participated in the 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝗠𝗥 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 (𝗪𝗔𝗔𝗪) 2025 celebration for the agriculture sector, November 25, 2025 Ready for the Future! DA-BAFS adapts to a rapidly changing agricultural environment. November 20, 2025 ✨ 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐔𝐍𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐃! ✨ November 19, 2025 The DA-BAFS hosted a 12-member delegation from the Bangladesh Infrastructure Finance Fund Limited (BIFFL). November 18, 2025 The DA-BAFS participated in the online international seminar entitled “Advancing Food Safety and Sustainable Agriculture in ASEAN November 18, 2025 Other Post

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭, 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧, 𝐄𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞! The DA-BAFS is committed to evidence-based standardization! We are pleased to share our successful participation in the International Conference on Organic Agriculture (ICOA) 2025, which brought together 140 participants at SEARCA, UPLB (Nov 26-28). Ms. Melissa Astillero from our Standards Research Division successfully presented a research paper entitled “Comparative Evaluation of Organic Beekeeping Practices in the Philippines Against the Codex, IFOAM, European Union, and USA Standards.” This opportunity enabled us to disseminate research that supports the development of Philippine National Standards while establishing networks with fellow researchers across the region. The exchange of ideas and insights gained from this conference will drive progress not only for organic agriculture but for the entire agriculture industry. #bafs #IFOAM #ICOA #PNS  DA-BAFS through Standards Development Division (SDD) participated in the 2025 Productivity Challenge December 7, 2025 DA-BAFS Organic Agriculture Division (OAD) conducted a year-end review and assessment December 2, 2025 𝗗𝗔-𝗕𝗔𝗙𝗦 proudly participated in the 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝗠𝗥 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 (𝗪𝗔𝗔𝗪) 2025 celebration for the agriculture sector, November 25, 2025 Ready for the Future! DA-BAFS adapts to a rapidly changing agricultural environment. November 20, 2025 ✨ 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐔𝐍𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐃! ✨ November 19, 2025 The DA-BAFS hosted a 12-member delegation from the Bangladesh Infrastructure Finance Fund Limited (BIFFL). November 18, 2025 The DA-BAFS participated in the online international seminar entitled “Advancing Food Safety and Sustainable Agriculture in ASEAN November 18, 2025 The Standards Research Division of the DA-BAFS conducted a field data gathering activity in collaboration with Grajos Agri-Bee Farm in Casiguran, Sorsogon. November 6, 2025 Other Post

The DA-BAFS through Standards Development Division (SDD) participated in the 2025 Productivity Challenge, Paper-Less: 1 Million Sheet of Paper Saved, organized by the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP). The SDD managed to save approximately 200,000 sheets of paper through the innovative approach of developing the Philippine National Standards (PNS), where digital platforms are used to conduct meetings and stakeholder consultations, as well as its documentation. Ms. Ederlie Magdalita of SDD represented BAFS during the culmination of DAP Productivity Challenge held on November 11, 2025 at the Luxent Hotel, Quezon City. The event was attended by various national government agencies and local government units. Several top-performing agencies and institutions were recognized for their outstanding commitment to paper conservation through the use of their respective innovative digital platforms. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was awarded the champion, while the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government were both recognized as finalists. The overall goal of the Productivity Challenge is to promote reducing paper consumption, save at least 1 million sheets of paper, through the continuous adoption of innovative tools and digital platforms in public service. #BAFSonTheMove #Paperless  DA-BAFS through Standards Development Division (SDD) participated in the 2025 Productivity Challenge December 7, 2025 𝗗𝗔-𝗕𝗔𝗙𝗦 proudly participated in the 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝗠𝗥 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 (𝗪𝗔𝗔𝗪) 2025 celebration for the agriculture sector, November 25, 2025 Ready for the Future! DA-BAFS adapts to a rapidly changing agricultural environment. November 20, 2025 ✨ 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐔𝐍𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐃! ✨ November 19, 2025 The DA-BAFS hosted a 12-member delegation from the Bangladesh Infrastructure Finance Fund Limited (BIFFL). November 18, 2025 The DA-BAFS participated in the online international seminar entitled “Advancing Food Safety and Sustainable Agriculture in ASEAN November 18, 2025 The Standards Research Division of the DA-BAFS conducted a field data gathering activity in collaboration with Grajos Agri-Bee Farm in Casiguran, Sorsogon. November 6, 2025 Standards Research Division of the DA-BAFS conducted a field data gathering activity in collaboration with the Cavite State University-Bee Research November 6, 2025 Other Post

The DA-BAFS Organic Agriculture Division (OAD) conducted a year-end review and assessment on deliverables, challenges, and accomplishments to start wrapping up the year with the positive outcomes of FY 2025. OAD also strategized for 2026 and the bureau’s 3-year plan relevant to the implementation of organic agriculture regulations. #OrganicAgriculture #BAFSonthemove #DABAFS DA-BAFS through Standards Development Division (SDD) participated in the 2025 Productivity Challenge December 7, 2025 DA-BAFS Organic Agriculture Division (OAD) conducted a year-end review and assessment December 2, 2025 𝗗𝗔-𝗕𝗔𝗙𝗦 proudly participated in the 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝗠𝗥 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 (𝗪𝗔𝗔𝗪) 2025 celebration for the agriculture sector, November 25, 2025 Ready for the Future! DA-BAFS adapts to a rapidly changing agricultural environment. November 20, 2025 ✨ 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐔𝐍𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐃! ✨ November 19, 2025 The DA-BAFS hosted a 12-member delegation from the Bangladesh Infrastructure Finance Fund Limited (BIFFL). November 18, 2025 The DA-BAFS participated in the online international seminar entitled “Advancing Food Safety and Sustainable Agriculture in ASEAN November 18, 2025 The Standards Research Division of the DA-BAFS conducted a field data gathering activity in collaboration with Grajos Agri-Bee Farm in Casiguran, Sorsogon. November 6, 2025 Other Post

The 𝗗𝗔-𝗕𝗔𝗙𝗦 proudly participated in the 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝗠𝗥 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 (𝗪𝗔𝗔𝗪) 2025 celebration for the agriculture sector, organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) . Held on 24 November 2025 at Novotel Manila Araneta City, Quezon City, this year’s global theme, “Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future,” highlights the urgent need for collective action against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). As the country’s standard-setting body for agriculture and fisheries, DA-BAFS continues to strengthen its efforts against AMR. Earlier this month, the Philippine National Standard (PNS) on Integrated Monitoring and Surveillance of Foodborne Antimicrobial Resistance — Guidelines was approved and will soon be published. This standard will support a harmonized and science-based approach to AMR surveillance within the food and agriculture sectors. In a short interview, OIC Director Mary Grace Mandigma congratulated FAO on the successful celebration of WAAW 2025. She emphasized that combating antimicrobial resistance requires a whole-of-government approach and strong collaboration across sectors to safeguard food safety, animal health, and public health. Together, let’s Act Now and take meaningful steps to protect our present and secure our future. #WAAW2025 #IAMResponsible #BAFS #FAO #OneHealth #StopAMR #ActNow 𝗗𝗔-𝗕𝗔𝗙𝗦 proudly participated in the 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝗠𝗥 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 (𝗪𝗔𝗔𝗪) 2025 celebration for the agriculture sector, November 27, 2025 Ready for the Future! DA-BAFS adapts to a rapidly changing agricultural environment. November 20, 2025 ✨ 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐔𝐍𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐃! ✨ November 19, 2025 The DA-BAFS hosted a 12-member delegation from the Bangladesh Infrastructure Finance Fund Limited (BIFFL). November 18, 2025 The DA-BAFS participated in the online international seminar entitled “Advancing Food Safety and Sustainable Agriculture in ASEAN November 18, 2025 The Standards Research Division of the DA-BAFS conducted a field data gathering activity in collaboration with Grajos Agri-Bee Farm in Casiguran, Sorsogon. November 6, 2025 Standards Research Division of the DA-BAFS conducted a field data gathering activity in collaboration with the Cavite State University-Bee Research November 6, 2025 DA-BAFS inspection team conducts inspection to Bataan November 5, 2025 Other Post

The DA-BAFS Technical Services Division led the “Capacity Building on Field Data Collection and the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools in Agricultural Standards and Policy” with the representatives from the BAFS Standards Research Division (SRD), Standards Development Division (SDD), and Administrative and Finance Service (AFS). The workshop was held on November 11-14, 2025 at Subic, Zambales. The primary objective of this activity is to strengthen the capabilities of DA-BAFS personnel in two critical areas: systematic and reliable field data collection for standards-related activities; and the responsible use of AI tools in agricultural standards and policy development. Furthermore, it highlights the principles of ethics, transparency, accountability, and data privacy to ensures that standards-related outputs are evidence-based, inclusive, and adaptive to the challenges of a rapidly changing agricultural environment. #bafs #AI #agriculturalstandards #data   DA-BAFS Technical Services Division led the “Capacity Building on Field Data Collection and the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools November 21, 2025 ✨ 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐔𝐍𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐃! ✨ November 19, 2025 The DA-BAFS hosted a 12-member delegation from the Bangladesh Infrastructure Finance Fund Limited (BIFFL). November 18, 2025 The DA-BAFS participated in the online international seminar entitled “Advancing Food Safety and Sustainable Agriculture in ASEAN November 18, 2025 The Standards Research Division of the DA-BAFS conducted a field data gathering activity in collaboration with Grajos Agri-Bee Farm in Casiguran, Sorsogon. November 6, 2025 Standards Research Division of the DA-BAFS conducted a field data gathering activity in collaboration with the Cavite State University-Bee Research November 6, 2025 DA-BAFS inspection team conducts inspection to Bataan November 5, 2025 Monitoring of Registered Organic Input November 4, 2025 Other Post

The DA-BAFS proudly announces that the Bureau has been issued a Certificate of Eligibility for the Magna Carta for Scientists, Engineers, Researchers, and S&T Personnel in the Government (RA 8439, as amended by RA 11312) for its qualified employees. This achievement serves as recognition of the dedication and support of DA-BAFS personnel and is a testament to the Bureau’s commitment to science-based agri-fishery standards, excellence in public service, and continuous professional growth. Here’s to many more milestones! #bafs #MagnaCarta   ✨ 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐔𝐍𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐃! ✨ November 19, 2025 The DA-BAFS hosted a 12-member delegation from the Bangladesh Infrastructure Finance Fund Limited (BIFFL). November 18, 2025 The DA-BAFS participated in the online international seminar entitled “Advancing Food Safety and Sustainable Agriculture in ASEAN November 18, 2025 The Standards Research Division of the DA-BAFS conducted a field data gathering activity in collaboration with Grajos Agri-Bee Farm in Casiguran, Sorsogon. November 6, 2025 Standards Research Division of the DA-BAFS conducted a field data gathering activity in collaboration with the Cavite State University-Bee Research November 6, 2025 DA-BAFS inspection team conducts inspection to Bataan November 5, 2025 Monitoring of Registered Organic Input November 4, 2025 DA-BAFS Conducts 3rd Surveillance of ONE-SAOP in Gandara, Samar November 4, 2025 Other Post