DA-ACPC is 2021 FOI Compliant

The Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Credit Policy Council (DA-ACPC) received another Certificate of Compliance from the Freedom of Information (FOI) Program of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) for being FULLY-COMPLIANT with the set of FOI requirements for FY 2021. Pursuant to Executive Order No. 02 series of 2016 (FOI Program), the DA-ACPC will continue to continue reading : DA-ACPC is 2021 FOI Compliant

DA-ACPC OBTAINS HIGHEST AUDIT RATING FROM COA ANEW

The Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Credit Policy Council (DA-ACPC) received its second consecutive highest audit rating termed as “unqualified audit opinion” from the Commission on Audit (COA) for its 2021 financial statements. An unqualified opinion is the highest audit rating that can be rendered by a State Auditor to a government agency. This means that the continue reading : DA-ACPC OBTAINS HIGHEST AUDIT RATING FROM COA ANEW

DA-ACPC updates its Citizen’s Charter 

The Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Credit Policy Council (DA-ACPC) updated its Citizen’s Charter in compliance with Republic Act 11032 or the “Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018” during a one-day workshop on June 22, 2022 in Pasig City.  The Citizen’s Charter is an official document that communicates in continue reading : DA-ACPC updates its Citizen’s Charter 

Young Agripreneur eyes mushroom production expansion

There’s no way to go but up for Lovely’s Mushroom Farm, an agribusiness owned by twenty-three-year-old Lovely Rose Viernes of Piddig, Ilocos Norte.  The booming agribusiness supplies fresh oyster mushrooms to seven municipalities in Ilocos Norte namely Sarrat, Dingras, Solsona, Piddig, Vintar, and San Nicolas as well as Laoag City.  To maximize earning potential, Lovely continue reading : Young Agripreneur eyes mushroom production expansion

ACPC facilitates Assessment and Planning Workshop with DA Regional Agri Credit Desk Officers

In line with its mandate to advocate agri-credit policies and orchestrate programs that would promote farmers’ and fisherfolk’s access to sustained financial services, the Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Credit Policy Council (DA-ACPC) conducted an Assessment and Planning Workshop with the DA’s Regional Agri Credit Desk Officers (RACDOs) last August 16-29, 2022. Through the workshop, continue reading : ACPC facilitates Assessment and Planning Workshop with DA Regional Agri Credit Desk Officers

ACPC’s training partner gives guide in starting a sustainable agribusiness

“Magdesisyon ka lang. Subukan mo lang. Simulan mo at isakatuparan mo ang iyong agribusiness,” advised Mr. Luis Bausa, President of Bausa Integrated Farm, during the AgriCREDITalk webinar series on June 2, 2022. The episode entitled, “Starting a Sustainable Agribusiness” focused on the basic principles agripreneurs need to know before engaging in agri or fishery business. continue reading : ACPC’s training partner gives guide in starting a sustainable agribusiness

BSP, DA-ACPC, AND BDO FOUNDATION TEAM UP FOR FINANCIAL WELFARE OF SMALL FARMERS, FISHERS, AND LIVESTOCK RAISERS

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Agricultural Credit Policy Council (DA-ACPC), and BDO Foundation recently inked an agreement to develop a financial education program for around 4,000 small farmers, fisherfolk, and livestock raisers across the country, who are credit beneficiaries of the DA-ACPC. The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was signed by BSP Governor Benjamin E. continue reading : BSP, DA-ACPC, AND BDO FOUNDATION TEAM UP FOR FINANCIAL WELFARE OF SMALL FARMERS, FISHERS, AND LIVESTOCK RAISERS

DA-ACPC Participates in the Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP) National Convention

The Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Credit Policy Council (DA-ACPC), headed by Executive Director Jocelyn Alma R. Badiola, participated in the 69th Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP) Annual National Convention in Zamboanga del Norte. With the theme “Rural Banks’ Resilience and Relevance: Rising Above the Challenges”, the two-day convention was held on May continue reading : DA-ACPC Participates in the Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP) National Convention