Randy and Raissa Vargas, co-owners of Elisha Bay Dagupan Bangus and Seafoods, a small fish and seafood processing business, were able to avail of the Agricultural Credit Policy Council’s Agri-Negosyo (ANYO) loan program to expand and enhance the operations of their MSE despite the challenges of the pandemic. Elisha Bay started in 2017, when the continue reading : Family-owned fish & seafood processing business in Dagupan empowers resellers and PWD workers
From dreaming of becoming a pilot to being a successful agripreneur through the Agri-Negosyo Program
Wensilito F. Gomez, the owner of W Gomez Vegetables and Grain Trading in Barangay Kaliwanagan San Jose City, Nueva Ecija dreamt of becoming a pilot. But his parents who are farmers cannot afford to rent an airplane which costs P1,000.00 per hour for his training. He was already working in Manila as an aircraft maintenance technician continue reading : From dreaming of becoming a pilot to being a successful agripreneur through the Agri-Negosyo Program
DA Secretary approves additional allocation of Php300 million for DA-ACPC’s ANYO Swine R3 for repopulation of swine green zones
The Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Credit Policy Council (DA-ACPC), in partnership with the Bureau of Animal Industry (DA-BAI) and National Livestock Program (NLP), facilitated the Launching of Agri-Negosyo (ANYO) SWINE R3 Program and Calibrated Swine Repopulation for Green Zones, led by DA Secretary William Dar on September 10, 2021. The ANYO Loan Facility for continue reading : DA Secretary approves additional allocation of Php300 million for DA-ACPC’s ANYO Swine R3 for repopulation of swine green zones
DA-ACPC inks MOU with PUP on Economics Extension Program Collaboration
The Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Credit Policy Council (DA-ACPC) and the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) through its Graduate School in Economics and its Research and Extension Office signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on August 26, 2021 for the implementation of an economics extension program. Among those present during the virtual MOU signing were continue reading : DA-ACPC inks MOU with PUP on Economics Extension Program Collaboration
Agri-enterprise thrives through SURE COVID-19
“Nung nabalitaan namin na magkaka-lockdown, natakot kami,” recalls agripreneur Elmer Relente. “Hindi namin alam kung kami ba ay magpapatuloy pa sa pagpo-produce at pagdi-distribute ng aming gulay dahil natatakot din kaming mahawa,” he added. Elmer, together with his wife Ellen, own and manage Anpilo Agri Farm, which grows fresh, organic fruits and vegetables in the continue reading : Agri-enterprise thrives through SURE COVID-19
ACPC launches agri-finance book series of its first executive director, Dr. V. Bruce J. Tolentino
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
Virtual National Info Caravan on Agri-Fishery Credit Programs takes off
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
DA-ACPC signs MOU with BSP Research Academy
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
ACPC Vice-Chair & Monetary Board Member emphasizes importance of investment and credit for the agri sector during the National Food Security Summit 2021
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
Yaggies take on the Agribusiness Pitch Challenge
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