Agriculture and Fishery
About
Agriculture and fisheries account for 10% of the Philippine GDP. Its impact on the bottom line however is significant. It employs 30% of the labor force and around 70% of Filipinos live in rural areas, 2/3 of them depend on agriculture for livelihood.
The Committee recognizes the importance of the sector to local economic development. And as part of its advocacy, the Committee proactively works with the government to push for policy reforms that could enhance the productivity and competitiveness of the industry and in the process, improve the lives of farmers, fisherfolks, and agribusiness stakeholders, and promote exports.
The Committee is composed of six (7) subsector champions namely, Fishery, Grains, Poultry, Livestock, Dairy, Fruits and Vegetables, and Coconut.
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Our Key Sectors
Driving growth and sustainability
Agriculture
Empowering Filipino farmers through modern technique, sustainable practices, and market access.
Fishery
Promoting sustainable fishing practices and aquaculture development.
Agriculture
Empowering Filipino farmers through modern technique, sustainable practices, and market access.
Fishery
Promoting sustainable fishing practices and aquaculture development.
Committee Officers
Meet the dedicated leaders.
Dr. William S. Co - Director
CEO and Founder
WSC Group of Companies
Mr. Paul Cuyegkeng - Chairman
Pioneer President
Sumifro Corp
Mr. Salvador Salacup - Co-Chair
Consultant for Agri BusinessExecutive Director, PCAFI and Agri Food Hub
Philfoodex
Dr. Larry R. Lacson - Co Chairman
Senior Vice President
Texicon Group of Companies
Mr. Ruben See - Chair of the High-Value Crops Subcommittee
President
Philfoodex
Atty. Elias Jose Incion - Chair of the Poultry Subcommittee
President, Trustee, PCAFI
United Broilers Raisers Association (UBRA)
Mr. Henry Lim Bonliong - Chair of the Grains Subcommittee
President
Filipino Federation of Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FFCCI), SL Agritech Corporation Trustee/Treasurer, PCAFI
Mr. Danilo Fausto - Chair of Dairy Subcommittee
President
Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food, Inc. (PCAFI) and DVF Corp
Mr. Philip Ong - Chair of Fisheries and Aqua Culture Subcommittee
President, Chair/Trustee – PCAFI
Santeh Feeds Corp Chair, Santeh Foundation and AgriFoodHub
Mr. Edwin Chen - Chair of the Livestock Subcommittee
President, Chair
Bounty Fresh Corp and Pork Producers Assoc of the Phil / DA- MAV Council Member / Trustee –PCAFI
Mr. Anton Sayo - Chair of the Coconut Subcommittee
President
Alay-Buhay Foundation
Mr. Ernie Ordonez - Chair of Agriculture Roadmaps
President
Alyansa ng Agrikultura
Mr. Michael Tan - Chairman for Agriculture and Fishery
President and CEO
Asia Brewery, Inc.
Ms. Imelda J. Madarang - Vice Chairperson for Agriculture and Fishery
President and CEO
Fisher Farms, Inc.
Mr. Alfredo M. Yao - Director
Chairman and CEO
Zest-O Corporation
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