Aklan agri-fishery council aims for nat'l Gawad Saka
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The Aklan Provincial Agriculture and Fishery Council (PAFC) is vying for honors in the national Gawad Saka search for outstanding agricultural achievers. The council was recognized as regional awardee for Outstanding Provincial Agriculture and Fishery Council by the Department of Agriculture (DA) Region 6 during the Gawad Saka 2017 Search for Outstanding Filipino Farmers and Fisherfolk on May 29, 2017 in Iloilo City. Agricultural and Fishery Councils are established nationwide in the municipalities and provinces to promote private sector participation in agricultural and fishery development through consultation, advocacy, planning, monitoring, program and project evaluation.
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Zabal, B. R. (2017, June 6). Aklan agri-fishery council aims for nat'l Gawad Saka. Panay News, p. 5.
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Fisheries; Agriculture; Fishers; Private sector; Fishery development; Season regulations; Climatic changes; Illegal fishing; Department of Agriculture (DA)- Region VI; Aklan Provincial Agriculture and Fishery Council (PAFC); Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH); National Irrigation Administration (NIA); Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR); Lezo Multi-Purpose Cooperative; Laurdaus, Vic Mae
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