For many small farmers and fisherfolk, access to affordable credit remains a challenge. Recognizing this, the Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC) empowers cooperatives, associations, and foundations to become Partner Lending Conduits (PLCs) through the efforts of its Capacity Building Division (CBD). By strengthening their credit management and operations, these organizations can continue reading : DA-ACPC equips organization to become Partner Lending Conduits

DA-ACPC and Cooperative Bank of Quezon Province (CBQP) led the distribution of loans for the Cattle Raising Credit and Financing Program for Out of School Youth (OSY) last March 12, 2025, in Tiaong, Quezon Province. Young farmers from the municipalities of Tiaong, Dolores, San Antonio Tayabas and Padre Burgos received P3 million worth of loans continue reading : DA-ACPC, CBQP Distributes P3 Million Worth Of Loans Under The Out-Of-School Youth Credit Program

The DA-ACPC engaged the Sentrong Pamilihan ng Produktong Agrikultura sa Quezon Foundation, Inc. (SPPAQFI) as a partner lending conduit to disburse P15 million worth of loans to its member-farmers under DA-ACPC credit programs through a MOA signing last March 7, 2025. Established in 2004 by Former DA Secretary Proceso J. Alcala, the foundation is based continue reading : DA-ACPC taps Quezon – based foundation as Partner Lending Conduit

The Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Credit Policy Council (DA-ACPC) convened policymakers, financial institutions, and agribusiness stakeholders for the Policy Forum themed “Inclusive Finance for Small Farmers and Fisherfolk (SFF): Expanding Credit Access through Agricultural Value Chain Financing (AVCF).” The forum deepened discussions on AVCF as a strategy to mitigate risks in agricultural lending and continue reading : DA-ACPC Policy Forum 2024 champions agricultural value chain financing

Richard Montecino and his wife, Theresita, sell fresh fish at the Bool Junction Fresh Market in Dauis, Bohol. They live in Tagbilaran City and have four children. To provide for his family, Richard took on the risks of fishing at an early age. In December 2021, Typhoon Odette devastated their livelihood. “Noong nagkaroon ng Bagyong continue reading : AGRINegosyo helps fishermen rebuild his livelihood after typhoon devastation

DA-ACPC’s Capacity Building Division, led by Mr. Charleston Dulay, receives the Certificate of Accreditation of DA-ACPC as a Cooperative Training Provider from CDA NCR Regional Director Mr. Pedro T. Defensor, Jr. The Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Credit Policy Council (DA-ACPC) has been officially accredited by the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) as a Cooperative Training continue reading : DA-ACPC gets CDA accreditation, strengthens capacity building efforts

The Samahang Gumagawa Tungong Tagumpay Multipurpose Cooperative (SAGUTT MPC) is a thriving cooperative based in Barangay Paitan, Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro. Established in 2005 with just 31 members, the cooperative was born out of a shared dream to improve the livelihoods of its members, who primarily consist of rice, onion, and corn farmers, and tuna fishermen. continue reading : SAGUTT MPC: A Symbol of Hope in Occidental Mindoro

From left to right) PSU Community MPC Manager Ms. Jessica Rodgriguez, Dr. Rodolfo O. Abalus, Jr., University President Dr. Ramon M. Docto, DA-ACPC OIC Executive Director Ma. Cristina G. Lopez, PSU CMPC Chairwoman Dr. Erlinda A. Ganapin, and PSU VP for Research and Extension Dr. Marjorie Española shake shands to symbolize the partnership forged between continue reading : DA-ACPC Strengthens Capacity Building through MOA with Palawan State University, Eyes More SUC Partnerships

More than 700 rice farmers received loans through the Land Bank of the Philippines’ (LANDBANK) AGRISENSO Plus Lending Program in Lal-lo, Cagayan, on January 24, 2025. The program is designed to make financing easier and more accessible for farmers, fisherfolk, Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs), and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). It offers faster loan continue reading : Over 700 Farmers in Cagayan Benefit from AGRISENSO Plus Lending Program

A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) sealed the partnership between the Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Credit Policy Council (DA-ACPC) and the Producers Savings Bank Corporation (PSBC). Under the agreement, the PSBC will serve as a Partner Lending Conduit (PLC) of ACPC, to facilitate the disbursement of loans to farmers, fisherfolk, and agri-fishery based micro and continue reading : DA-ACPC taps Producers Savings Bank for farmers and fishers credit delivery