The DA-BAFS, together with the DA–Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (DA-FPA) and DA–Bureau of Plant Industry (DA-BPI), jointly convened to develop a unified framework for the establishment of Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for pesticide residues during a workshop held on October 6–8, 2025, at Novotel Hotel, Quezon City.
This initiative is part of the USDA – Philippines Engagement through CABI, which aims to enhance interagency coordination for pesticide MRL establishment, implementation, and monitoring. Experts and consultants provided technical guidance throughout the workshop to support the development of the unified framework.
Representing DA-BAFS were Ms. Kristel Alarice Aborido and Ms. Katrina Maniling, who actively participated in the discussions and provided insights to identify strengths, redundancies, and areas for improvement. Their contributions aim to ensure a coherent, harmonized, and science-based approach to establishing MRLs for pesticide residues.
