DA-BAFS, DTI-BPS Join China-ASEAN Training on Modern Agricultural Standards Cooperation. Representatives from the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards (DA-BAFS) and the Department of Trade and Industry – Bureau of Philippine Standards (DTI-BPS) participated in the China-ASEAN International Training Course on Modern Agricultural Standards Cooperation held in Nanning, Guangxi, China, from May 19 to...
DA- BAFS Presents Various PNS on AF Machinery to CAFMech, Secures Recommendation for FInal Aprroval.
DA- BAFS Presents Various PNS on AF Machinery to CAFMech, Secures Recommendation for FInal Aprroval. The DA-BAFS, through its Standards Development Division (SDD), presented the following draft Philippine National Standards (PNS) during the 2ⁿᵈ Quarter Meeting of the National Sectoral Committee on Agricultural and Fisheries Mechanization (CAFMech), held on May 28, 2026, at the Philippine Council for Agriculture...
Sectoral Meeting on Philippine National Standards (PNS) for the General Food Standard The DA-BAFS, through its Standards Development Division (SDD), successfully conducted the Sectoral Meeting on Philippine National Standards (PNS) for the General Food Category on May 12, 2026, at the DA-BAFS Conference Room, Visayas Avenue, Quezon City. The meeting gathered representatives from partner government agencies involved in the...
This activity forms part of DA-BAFS’ ongoing efforts to establish science-based standards for the sericulture industry. The Sericulture Research and Development Institute (SRDI) of Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU) provided technical assistance and facilitated engagements to support the team’s assessment of existing grading systems and industry practices. Dmmmsu Edu Ph 𝐒𝐑𝐃𝐈 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐃𝐀-𝐁𝐀𝐅𝐒 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐳𝐞...
The DA-BAFS, through its Standards Development Division (SDD), held a Sectoral Meeting on Philippine National Standards (PNS) for fisheries on April 22, 2026, at the DA-BAFS Building in Visayas Avenue, Quezon City. The activity brought together government partner agencies that play a key role in PNS development and are typically engaged as members of the Technical Working Groups (TWG)...
Argao and Sibonga, Cebu — The DA-BAFS Compliance Assistance Team provided technical assistance through the conduct of a Supervised Certification to PESTALES Agri-Coop from March 23 to 27, 2026. The supervised certification aimed to assist PESTALES Agri-Coop in effectively carrying out its functions as a PGS-OCB. The activity covered key certification processes, including application handling, peer review, certification review...
Director Roscom previously served as Officer-in-Charge of the DA–Policy Research Service (PRS) under Special Order No. 1402, Series of 2024. With the issuance of Special Order No. 392, Series of 2026, her designation has been officially revoked, marking her return to DA-BAFS leadership.To ensure a smooth transition, a Townhall and Management Committee Meetings were conducted on March 23...
The DA-BAFS Compliance Assistance Section conducted a three-day pretesting of the RPAT Manual on March 17–19, 2026, via Google Meet. Participants included RPAT members and representatives from DA-Agricultural Training Institute and DA-National Organic Agriculture Program-National Program Coordinating Office. See more at https://bit.ly/PretestingRPATManual #OAComplianceAssistance#ManualPretesting#OrganicAgriculture#BAFSonthemove#DABAFS Pretesting of the Manual for the Regional Pre-assessment Team (RPAT) March 25, 2026 Field Data Gathering for...
In collaboration with experts from Benguet State University (BSU), the Standards Knowledge Management Section (SKMS) under the Technical Services Division of DA-BAFS conducted a Field Data Gathering Activity for the development of two (2) knowledge products: the Explanatory Manual for PNS Code of Good Beekeeping Practices, and the Illustrative Guide for PNS Honey – Product Standard – Specifications. With...
