The ACPC Policy Forum 2023 gathered together key stakeholders in the agri-insurance industry to discuss best practices and innovative ideas as inputs to the formulation of framework, policies, and programs to enhance credit delivery services to small farmers and fisherfolk and risk-mitigating mechanisms that can be institutionalized by lenders.  The activity also served as a continue reading : Mitigating Credit Risk: The Crucial Role of Insurance in the Agri-Fishery Sectors 

The Agricultural Credit Policy Council (DA-ACPC) hosted its Policy Forum on May 23, 2023 at the PICC, Pasay City, with two sessions focusing on Agri-Insurance and Savings Generation for Credit Risk Mitigation in rural finance. In attendance were representatives from government agencies, including the Department of Agriculture (DA) Head Office, Regional Offices and attached agencies, continue reading : ACPC conducts 2023 Agri-Fishery Finance Policy Forum; advocates for agri insurance and savings for credit risk mitigation

As part of the government’s initiative to engage the youth in agriculture and to revive the cattle industry in the country, the Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Credit Policy Council (DA-ACPC) launched the Credit Program for Out-of-School Youth (OSY) in Ilocos Norte on March 8, 2023 at the Badoc Auction Market, Badoc, Ilocos Norte.  A continue reading : DA-ACPC rolls out credit program for Out-of-School Youth in Ilocos Norte

As part of the observance of the Women’s Day celebration, a ceremonial fund release of P5 million worth of loans from the Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Credit Policy Council’s (DA-ACPC) Financial Assistance for Women in Agriculture or the AgriPinay Program was handed over to the Federation of Rural Improvement Clubs (RIC), a rural women’s continue reading : Palawan women farmers receive credit assistance thru AgriPinay 

A total of thirty-seven (37) farmers and fishers from Palawan were able to avail themselves of loan for their agri-fishery projects under DA-ACPC’ s Agri-Negosyo Program.  Mr Ding Pereyra, DA-ACPC’s Program Development Division (PDD) Chief for Luzon group, together with Ms Marieta Alvis led the ceremonial fund release to the beneficiaries. The PSUMPC which act continue reading : Palawan farmers, fishers benefit from DA ACPC’s Agri-Negosyo Loan Program 

The DA-ACPC participated in the DA Regional Field Office 5’s celebration of Women’s Day on March 8, 2023. On behalf of DA-ACPC Executive Director Jocelyn Alma R. Badiola, Communications and Public Affairs Division Chief Ms. Emmalyn Guinto delivered an inspirational message during the program. “Alam natin na napakalaki ng papel ng mga kababaihan sa pamilya, continue reading : DA-ACPC joins the 2023 Bicol Women’s Day to celebrate women farmers and AgriPinay beneficiaries

Vicky “VK” Purisima is a multi-awarded farmer, proud owner of VK’s Farm in Tigaon, Brgy. Tinawagan, Camarines Sur, and the chieftain of the Agta Tabangnon, an indigenous peoples’ (IP) group of 310 families in the area. She actively serves her community not only as leader of her tribe, but also as the Regional Agri Fishery continue reading : AgriPinay beneficiary and IP chieftain’s legacy is empowering her tribe and fellow women farmers

The DA-ACPC ONLINE PUBLIC ASSISTANCE DESK is officially up to serve you! Through this online platform, you may: • Submit your query about our frontline services • Inquire about ACPC credit programs • Talk to our Helpdesk Agents • Chat with AVA (ACPC Virtual Assistant) who will assist you on your requests Submit your request continue reading : ACPC Virtual Assistant (AVA) at your service!

The Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Credit Policy Council (DA-ACPC) is proud to announce its new ISO 9001:2015 certification by the TÜV Rheinland Philippines. Initially, the DA-ACPC obtained its certification for its quality management system on November 4, 2019, and maintained it for two consecutive years (2020 and 2021). The certification of its ISO 9001:2015 is crucial continue reading : DA-ACPC obtains new ISO 9001:2015 certification

The Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Credit Policy Council (DA-ACPC) recently launched its official online public assistance desk. This is to ensure that the queries and concerns of the agency’s clientele on all its frontline services are addressed within the required period. Said online platform will harmonize all the inquiries from the agency’s communication channels, including emails, continue reading : DA-ACPC launches its online helpdesk