As stipulated in the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2011-2016, Chapter 4, Competitive and Sustainable Agriculture and Fisheries Sector, the agriculture and fisheries sector provides food and vital raw materials for the rest of the economy. As the sector grows and modernizes, it releases surplus labor to the industry and services sectors. Rising productivity and efficiency in the sector are critical in maintaining the affordability of food and purchasing power, especially among the poor. The sector’s development is therefore vital in achieving inclusive growth and poverty reduction as well as attaining the targets under the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
I. Mandate:
The Department of Agriculture is a government agency responsible for the promotion of agricultural development by providing the policy framework, public investments and support services needed for domestic and export-oriented business enterprise.
In the fulfilment of this mandate, it shall be the primary concern of the department to improve farm income and generate work opportunities for farmers, fishermen, and other rural farmers. It shall encourage people’s participation in agricultural development through sectoral representation in agricultural policy making bodies so that the policies, plans, and programs of the department are formulated and executed to satisfy their needs.
It shall also use a bottom-up self-reliant farm system approach that will emphasize social justice, equity, productivity, and sustainability in the use of agricultural resources.
II. Vision:
A food secure Philippines with prosperous farmers and fisherfolk
III. Mission:
To collectively empower farmers and fisherfolk and the private sector to increase agricultural productivity and profitability, taking into account sustainability and resilience.
IV. Service Pledge:
WE, the officials and employees of DA RFO-7 with the help of almighty God, DO HEREBY PLEDGE:
S – erve promptly, efficiently, courteously, justly and with no impartiality from Mondays to Fridays starting at 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. (No noon break policy)
E – nforce strict compliance with service standards, as embodied under RA 9485 (Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007) and the guiding principles of RA 6713 (Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards of Public Officials and Employees).
R – esponsive to the needs of the farmers, fisherfolk, stakeholder as well as the transacting public.
V – alue every citizen’s comments, suggestions and needs especially the poor, the underprivileged and those with special needs such as the disabled and the elderly.
I – nitiate immediate action in rendering technical assistance and support to clienteles, incorporating the requirement of RA 11032 (Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2008).
C – ommitted to serve the public with integrity and dedication.
E – nsure the public accurate information through 24/7 access on DA’s policies, programs, activities through DA RFO 7 website: