BAFS Focal Persons

Regional Coordinator

Pursuant to Department Order No. 04, series of 2021: Institutionalizing the Collaboration between the Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards (BAFS) and the DA-Regional Field Offices (RFOs); and DA Special Order No. 712 series of 2021: Designation of the Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards (BAFS) Regional Coordinators and Focal Persons

REGION NAME
CAR Atty. Jennilyn M. Dawayan
Region I Mr. Nestor D. Domenden, CESO IV
Region II Dir. Rose Mary G. Aquino
Region III Dr. Arthur D. Dayrit
Region IVA Ms. Avelita M. Rosales
Region IVB Ms. Helen 0. Aceret
Region V Dr. Edgar R. Madrid
Region VI Dr. Peter S. Sobrevega
Region VII Dr. Wilberto 0. Castillo
Region VIII Ms. Elvira C. Torres
Region IX Ms. Maria Melba B. Wee
Region X Ms. Carmelita T. Bajarla
Region XI Mr. Andres L. Alemania
Region XII Dr. Lorna P. Vilbar
Region XIII Mr. Nicavio M. Navia, Jr.

The Regional Technical Director for Research and Regulations shall be designated as the BAFS Regional Coordinator, in addition to their existing functions.

The BAFS Regional Coordinator shall provide overall coordination and supervision of BAFS activities in the region on standards development and research, standards promotion and adoption, and organic agriculture regulations. The BAFS Regional Coordinator shall directly supervise and manage the three (3) BAFS Regional Focal Groups

BAFS Regional Focal Group (RFG) on Standards Development and Research

BAFS Regional Focal Group (RFG) on Standards Development and Research

Standards Development and Research Focal Persons
Focal Persons for Standards Development and Research

REGION FOCAL PERSON ALTERNATIVE FOCAL PERSON
CAR Dr. Luis P. Lang-oy Ms. Maribel P. Mananguit
Region I Engr. Dennis I. Tactac Mr. King B. Bergonio
Region II Ms. Lovelyn A. Gaspar Engr. Restituto E. Samatra ,
Engr. Monico A. Castro ,
Dr. Gerly T. Zulueta
Region III Dr. Milagros Mananggit Dr. Agnes DC. Uera
Region IVA Ms. Eda F. Dimapilis Ms. Daisynette D. Manalo
Region IVB Ms. Marissa R. Luna Mr. Romnel B. Salazar
Region V Ms. Corazon A. Orbon Engr. Doris V. Yap
Region VI Dr. Corazon Arroyo Ms. Anelyn A. Hapitan
Region VII Ms. Norma B. Repol Mr. Kenneth Jaysone C. Sanchez
Region VIII Engr. Leonarda Londina, Ph.D. Ms. Alicia D. Bulawan
Region IX Mr. Reynaldo M. Campomanes Engr. Gwendolyn B. Folgo
Region X Ms. Cora Dumayaca Mr. Samuel Natindim
Region XI Ms. Melani A. Provido Ms. Ana Lee I. Manaopanao
Region XII Dr. Jocelyn F. Torres Dr. Jenneffer R. Bulawan
Region XIII Mr. Abel F. Wagas Mr. Reynan P. Mamalis

The Focal Persons for Standards Development and Research are designated from the following divisions: Research, Field Operations, Regional Agricultural Engineering and Integrated Laboratory.


The Focal Persons for Standards Development and Research coordinate, oversee and supervise activities in coordination with BAFS to support standards development and research in respective regions; collect scientific data; submit proposals for the development or revision of standards based on regional data; conduct laboratory analysis for food safety and quality-related parameters, gather field data; conduct stakeholders' consultation in the development of Philippine National Standards (PNS); and provide technical and administrative support to the bAFS in the performance of its function on standards development and research in respective regions.

BAFS Regional Focal Group (RFG) on Standards Promotion and Adoption

Focal Persons for Standards Promotion and Adoption

REGION FOCAL PERSON ALTERNATIVE FOCAL PERSON
CAR Ms. Joan D. Bacbac Ms. Aida Y. Pagtan
Region I Ms. Wilhelmina P. Castaneda Ms. Vida C. Cacal
Region II Ms. Rosario U. Paccarangan Mr. Hector U. Tabbun
Region III Mr. Fernando C. Lorenzo Ms. Carmencita S. Nogoy,
Ms. Jennelyn D. Ibale
Region IVA Ms. Editha M. Salvosa Mr. Justine Marco M. Vivas
Region IVB Mr. Celso C. Olido Mr. Ramon M. Policarpio
Region V Ms. Adelina A. Losa Ms. Nancy F. Salvino
Region VI Ms. Maria Teresa Solis Ms. Maricar Tombocon
Region VII Ms. Petronila A. Corpuz Ms. Ligaya A. Ebarita
Region VIII Ms. Brenda J. Pepito Mr. Francisco C. Rosaroso
Region IX Ms. Marissa S. Mohammad Ms. Yvette T. Avellaneda
Region X Mr. Larry Paraluman Ms. Angelilah CT. Cabig
Region XI Ms. Janet F. Dobli Ms. Elizabeth C. Torio
Region XII Esmail M. Intao Mr. Edgar Allan G. Pasaol
Region XIII Ms. Lynn A. Parenas Ms. Emmy Lou T. Presilda

The Focal Persons for Standards Promotion and Adoption are designated from the following divisions: Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD); or Agriculture and Fisheries Information Division (AFID).


The Focal Persons for Standards Promotion and Adoption coordinate, oversee and supervise learning and development activities and field data gathering to support the development of IEC materials, in coordination with BAFS to promote PNS and adopt PNS as regulations by the DA Regulatory Agencies and Local Government Units (LGUs); and provide technical and administrative support to BAFS in the performance of its standard promotion and adoption of functions in the respective regions.

BAFS Regional Focal Group (RFG) on Organic Agriculture Regulation

Focal Persons for Organic Agriculture Regulations

REGION FOCAL PERSON ALTERNATIVE FOCAL PERSON
CAR Mr. Ruben A. Dulagan Mr. Landes B. Teofilo
Region I Dr. Annie Q. Bares Ms. Maryjoyce C. Aglibao
Region II Ms. Rosemarie 0. Martin Dr. Manuel M. Galang, Jr,
Mr. George Caday
Region III Dr. Xandre D. Baccay Ms. Marilyn G. Velarde ,
Ms. Ma. Corazon Aquino
Region IVA Dr. Linda M. Lucela Mr. Jun D. Villarante
Region IVB Ms. Helen 0. Aceret Mr. Michael Graciano R. Iledan
Region V Ms. Rosita M. Imperial Ms. Helen M. Jovillano
Region VI Dr. Jonic F. Natividad Ms. Virginia Layson
Region VII Dr. Raul D. Migrino Ms. Mae E. Montecillo,
Mr. Daniel C. Ventura, Jr
Region VIII Ms. Veronica J. Berenguer Ms. Marilyn T. Ritaga
Region IX Dr. Victorino Z. Guillermo Ms. Janice C. Legaspi
Region X Mr. Audy M. Maagad Mr. Eduardo N. Pit
Region XI Mr. Martinet J. Roble Ms. Erma T. Mausia
Region XII Dr. John B. Pascual Dr. Neil C. Doton
Region XIII Mr. Johnny M. Concon Dr. Marie Jocelyn C. Santiago

The Focal Persons for Organic Agriculture Regulation are designated from the Regulatory Division.

The Focal Persons for Organic Agriculture Regulation coordinate, oversee and supervise the monitoring of registered organic operators and post market surveillance of produce and products with organic claim, field compliance assessment of on-going approved efficacy trials, inspection of farms as core Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) groups, enquiry point of registration and accredited processes; handling of appeals and complaints relative to the implementation of organic agriculture regulations, technical and administrative support for the implementation of BAFS accreditation, registration, monitoring and enforcement of organic labelling requirements; and conduct of capability-building activities for RFO personnel and stakeholders regarding organic agriculture regulations and related activities