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

BSP, Manila – The Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Credit Policy Council (DA-ACPC) and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Research Academy (BRAc) launched the 2021 Countryside Banking Survey (CBS), a study which aims to analyze trends and present emerging policy issues on bank behavior towards lending to the agriculture sector using branch-level data. “This continue reading : DA-ACPC, BSP launch joint baseline study on Countryside Banking; provide policy recommendations to increase bank lending in agriculture

The Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC) launched the AgriNegosyo Loan Program for Onion Farmers on March 1, 2023 in Manila. Through the Occidental Mindoro Cooperative Bank, the ACPC turned over a check worth P10 million in loans to the Genaro ARB MPC from Occidental Mindoro. On the other hand, the Rueda Onion Growers Association from continue reading : DA-ACPC launches AgriNegosyo for Onion Farmers

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

ACPC and partner program implementers of the Accessible Loans for Empowered, Resilient, and Transformed Agrarian Reform Beneficiary Organizations (ALERT ARBOs) Program conducted its first Inter-Agency Operational Planning and Target Setting for 2023 in Pasig City. The nationwide program will be jointly implemented by the Department of Agriculture (DA), Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC), Department of continue reading : DA, ACPC, DAR, LBP and DENR CONDUCT ALERT ARBOs OPERATIONAL PLANNING

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!