The Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Credit Policy Council (DA-ACPC) turned over P40 M to the Philippine Postal Savings Bank, Inc. (Postbank) and P10 million to the Cooperative Bank of Bukidnon for the implementation of the Agriculture and Fisheries Financing Program – Value Chain Financing Program (AFFP-VCFP) in a check turn-over ceremony held in September 2015 at continue reading : DA-ACPC, Postbank and Cooperative Bank of Bukidnon Implement Value-Chain Financing Program
ACPC Joins the Highland Vegetable Trade Fair and Investment Forum
Attended by no less than Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Proceso J. Alcala, the ACPC participated in the Highland Vegetable Trade Fair and Investment Forum at the Benguet Agri-Pinoy Trading Center (BAPTC) in La Trinidad, Benguet last May 16-17, 2016. The trade fair-cum-investment forum was an activity of the Department of Agriculture-Cordillera Administrative Regional Field continue reading : ACPC Joins the Highland Vegetable Trade Fair and Investment Forum
The PNoy Administration’s Accomplishments in Small-Farmer and Fisherfolk Credit
In its goal to attain inclusive economic growth, one of the specific objectives of the administration of Pres. Benigno S. Aquino III (PNoy) is to strengthen the agricultural sector. One of the major strategies identified towards the attainment of this is to make credit more accessible to small farmers and fisherfolk to help in the continue reading : The PNoy Administration’s Accomplishments in Small-Farmer and Fisherfolk Credit
ACPC Host International Workshop for APRACA-IFAD Project
The Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC), in coordination with the Asia-Pacific Rural and Agricultural Credit Association Center for Training and Research on Agricultural Banking (APRACA-CENTRAB), hosted a three-day international workshop for the project “Documenting Global Best Practices on Sustainable Models of Pro-Poor Rural Financial Services in Developing Countries” (RuFBeP Project). Held on March 4-6, 2015 continue reading : ACPC Host International Workshop for APRACA-IFAD Project
Additional P2 Billion Agriculture and Fisheries Financing Program and P100 Million Value Chain Financing Program get ACPC Approval
The Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC) Governing Council approved the implementing guidelines of two financing programs under the Agro-Industry Modernization Credit and Financing Program (AMCFP). The ACPC Governing Council members signed ACPC Resolution No. 1, Series of 2015, approving the AMCFP – Agricultural-Fisheries Financing Program (Funded Under GAA 2015) Implementing Guidelines. As prescribed under Section continue reading : Additional P2 Billion Agriculture and Fisheries Financing Program and P100 Million Value Chain Financing Program get ACPC Approval
PNOY Government Provides P3 Billion Total for Agriculture and Fisheries Credit as of 2015
Under the administration of President Benigno S. Aquino III, a total of P3 billion loan funds were appropriated to the Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC) for “the establishment of a flexible credit facility for the benefit of small farmers registered in the Registry System of Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA) as an alternative to the continue reading : PNOY Government Provides P3 Billion Total for Agriculture and Fisheries Credit as of 2015
DA, ACPC, Postbank To Implement Agri Value-Chain Financing
The Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Credit Policy Council (DA-ACPC) turned over P40 M to the Philippine Postal Savings Bank, Inc. (Postbank) for the implementation of the Agriculture and Fisheries Financing Program – Value Chain Financing Program (AFFP-VCFP) in a check turn-over ceremony held on September 18, 2015 at the ACPC Conference Room in Pasig City. During continue reading : DA, ACPC, Postbank To Implement Agri Value-Chain Financing
Government Provides Additional P2 Billion for Agri-Fishery Loans in 2015
A P2 billion allocation to be used in credit facilities under the Agro-Industry Modernization Credit and Financing Program (AMCFP) has been approved by Congress for 2015. The appropriation is provided under Section 3 of the 2015 General Appropriations Act (GAA), which states: “The amount of P2 billion shall be transferred to government financial institutions (GFIs) or cooperative banks to be used exclusively for the establishment of a continue reading : Government Provides Additional P2 Billion for Agri-Fishery Loans in 2015
AMCFP Loan Releases Increase by 26% in 2014
The Agro-Industry Modernization Credit and Financing Program (AMCFP) released 26.5% more loans in 2014 compared to 2013. The AMCFP released loans amounting to P1.44 billion over the period January to December 2014. Loans released by the program in 2013 amounted to P1.14 billion. The number of beneficiaries per year also increased by 56.5% with 36,016 continue reading : AMCFP Loan Releases Increase by 26% in 2014
ACPC Executive Director Jovita M. Corpuz awarded UPLB-CEM Outstanding Alumnus of 2014
ACPC Executive Director Jovita M. Corpuz was awarded Outstanding Alumnus in Agricultural Credit Policy and Program Reforms during the 36th Foundation Day of the University of the Philippines Los Baños-College of Economics and Management (UPLBCEM). The awarding ceremony was held on November 24, 2014 at ICOPED Auditorium, University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna. continue reading : ACPC Executive Director Jovita M. Corpuz awarded UPLB-CEM Outstanding Alumnus of 2014