COS Personnel of the Year – Ms. Stephanie L. Bulanadi Celebrating Excellence: – in a remarkable display of dedication and achievement, the annual awards for COS Employee of the Year have been announced, recognizing outstanding contributions of personnel within the organization.Ms. Stephanie L. Bulanadi, with her role in various initiatives, has consistently demonstrated exceptional job continue reading : COS Personnel of the Year – Ms. Stephanie L. Bulanadi
INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR – Ms. Roxanne P. Lizardo and Mr. Raffy G. Reydado
NNOVATOR OF THE YEAR – Ms. Roxanne P. Lizardo and Mr. Raffy G. Reydado This award acknowledges individuals who have displayed exceptional dedication and contributions to the organization. This year, Ms. Roxanne P. Lizardo and Mr. Raffy Reydando were proudly recognized for their significant contributions and successful implementation of their ideas, for improving the products and continue reading : INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR – Ms. Roxanne P. Lizardo and Mr. Raffy G. Reydado
LEADERSHIP AWARD – Dr. Alpha M. Lanuza and Ms. Geeza June V. Painaga-Auditor
LEADERSHIP AWARD – Dr. Alpha M. Lanuza and Ms. Geeza June V. Painaga-AuditorCelebrating Exemplary Leadership, the leadership award is designed to honor individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities and make significant contributions to their respective teams.Dr. Lanuza has, without a doubt, earned her place as a standout leader, having successfully led the Technical Services Division continue reading : LEADERSHIP AWARD – Dr. Alpha M. Lanuza and Ms. Geeza June V. Painaga-Auditor
APO Conference on Organic Agriculture for Biodiversity and Sustainable Development in Colombo, Sri Lanka
APO Conference on Organic Agriculture for Biodiversity and Sustainable Development in Colombo, Sri Lanka on December 9-10, 2024Ms. Geeza June Painaga-Auditor of the DA-BAFS attended the Conference on Organic Agriculture for Biodiversity and Sustainable Development, held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on December 9-10, 2024. Organized by the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) and hosted by the continue reading : APO Conference on Organic Agriculture for Biodiversity and Sustainable Development in Colombo, Sri Lanka
DA-BAFS Assessment Team conducted the initial assessment of a core PGS group based in Mati City, Davao Oriental
The DA-BAFS Assessment Team conducted the initial assessment of a core PGS group based in Mati City, Davao Oriental from January 14-16, 2025. The activity aims to verify the compliance of the group with the accreditation requirements. The assessment was made possible through the assistance of the representatives from the DA Regional Field Office XI continue reading : DA-BAFS Assessment Team conducted the initial assessment of a core PGS group based in Mati City, Davao Oriental
Organic Agriculture Division (OAD) conducted an in-house seminar on the newly approved Philippine National Standards on Organic Agriculture
The Organic Agriculture Division (OAD) conducted an in-house seminar on the newly approved Philippine National Standards on Organic Agriculture from January 7 to 8, 2024, at the BAFS Office, Quezon City. The in-house seminar aimed to capacitate and level off the knowledge of OAD personnel on the provisions of PNS/BAFS 382:2024 (Organic Livestock and Poultry continue reading : Organic Agriculture Division (OAD) conducted an in-house seminar on the newly approved Philippine National Standards on Organic Agriculture
TeleRadyo Serbisyo’s Wais Konsyumer Program in DWPM Radyo 630
On November 23, 2024, the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards (DA-BAFS), together with OCCP Inspection and Certification Services, Inc., and a third-party certified operator (LiveGreen International, Inc.), participated in DWPM Radyo 630 TeleRadyo Serbisyo’s Wais Konsyumer Program hosted by Mr. Alvin Elchico. The session aimed to raise public awareness about continue reading : TeleRadyo Serbisyo’s Wais Konsyumer Program in DWPM Radyo 630
Monitoring of Atok Organic Practitioners Association Inc (ATOPAI) in Atok, Benguet
The Monitoring Team from the DA-BAFS Organic Agriculture Division and DA- Regional Field Office CAR Regulatory Division monitored certified core PGS Group farmer-members in Atok, Benguet, on December 10-12, 2024.The activity aimed to verify the continued compliance of core PGS group farmer-members with the Philippine National Standard relevant to organic agriculture, and to validate the continue reading : Monitoring of Atok Organic Practitioners Association Inc (ATOPAI) in Atok, Benguet
Inspection Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) Group Farmer – Members Province of Cotabato
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
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