The Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC) launched Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Monetary Board Member V. Bruce J. Tolentino’s book series entitled Enabling Rural and Agricultural Finance for Inclusive Development in the Philippines during its 71st Governing Council meeting on August 17, 2021. The publication is a three-volume compilation of papers, reports, and policy notes focusing continue reading : ACPC launches agri-finance book series of its first executive director, Dr. V. Bruce J. Tolentino

The Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Credit Policy Council (DA-ACPC), in partnership with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK), and Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP), led the conduct of the first-ever National Info Caravan on Agri-Fishery Credit Programs via Facebook live on June 24, 2021.  Through the National continue reading : Virtual National Info Caravan on Agri-Fishery Credit Programs takes off

The Department of Agriculture, through its credit policy arm, the Agricultural Credit Policy Council (DA-ACPC), kickstarted its research collaboration with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Research Academy through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on June 9, 2021. Among those present during the MOU signing were BSP Governor Benjamin Diokno, DA OSEC continue reading : DA-ACPC signs MOU with BSP Research Academy

During the first day of the Department of Agriculture’s National Food Security Summit held on May 18, 2021, ACPC Vice-Chair and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Monetary Board Member Dr. Bruce J. Tolentino presented his insights on the financial and credit policies in the agriculture and fisheries sector, giving emphasis on the need to boost investments continue reading : ACPC Vice-Chair & Monetary Board Member emphasizes importance of investment and credit for the agri sector during the National Food Security Summit 2021

The Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Credit Policy Council (DA-ACPC) spearheaded the conduct of the Agribusiness Pitch Challenge, one of the competitions featured during the 1st Youth in Agriculture Summit. Said competition aims to encourage the youth to engage in agriculture, fishery and agribusiness ventures. The initiative also aims to ensure the continuous creation of continue reading : Yaggies take on the Agribusiness Pitch Challenge

Amid the rapidly changing financial environment brought about by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Credit Policy Council (DA-ACPC) continues to strengthen its digitalization efforts in the implementation of its credit programs. “Now, more than ever, as we continue fulfilling our mandate of providing easy, timely and affordable credit continue reading : DA-ACPC intensifies efforts to accelerate digitalization in agri-fishery finance

The Department of Agriculture’s first pillar in the New Thinking in Agriculture is the modernization of the agriculture and fisheries sector, which includes the use of modern technology to increase efficiency and yield of farmers, and the empowerment of farmers as agricultural entrepreneurs (agripreneurs). “Agripreneurship should also form part of the paradigm to modernize Philippine continue reading : From Farmers to Agripreneurs: Financing Micro and Small Agribusinesses with the Agri-Negosyo (ANYO) Loan Program

One of the major thrusts of DA Secretary William Dar’s New Thinking in Agriculture is the innovation and modernization of the sector, which ties in with his advocacy to engage youth in agriculture. “We need young blood in agriculture. They have the defining attributes when it comes to utilizing modern agriculture. They are well connected continue reading : Empowering Youth in Agriculture: The Kapital Access for Young Agripreneurs (KAYA) Program

To address rising market prices in Metro Manila and to complement the implementation of the price cap effective February 8, 2021 as per Executive Order 124, the Department of Agriculture (DA), through the Agricultural Credit Policy Council (DA-ACPC), will be implementing a zero-interest loan program to offer working capital loans for eligible farmers and fishers’ continue reading : DA-ACPC expands Agri-Negosyo (ANYO) Loan Program to help strengthen food supply chain

To help more small farmers and fisherfolk recover from production losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Agriculture – through its credit policy arm – Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC) signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Land Bank of the Philippines for the continuous implementation of the Expanded Survival and Recovery continue reading : DA-ACPC, LANDBANK forge ties for continuous implementation of SURE COVID-19