The Department of Agriculture–Regional Field Office III (DA-RFO III) and partner government agencies convened for the 3rd Quarter Regional Management Committee (RMC) Meeting on October 29 at the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in Tambubong, San Rafael, Bulacan, to strengthen coordination and improve agricultural services in Central Luzon.

The meeting was led by DA-RFO III Regional Executive Director and RMC Chairperson Dr. Eduardo L. Lapuz Jr., with discussions covering key programs and projects in the agriculture and fisheries sectors.

Among the major agenda items were NIA’s programs and El Niño Action Plan, Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) initiatives, National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) programs, the regional status of African Swine Fever (ASF) and Avian Influenza (AI), and projects of the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech).

The committee also reviewed previous agreements, assessed program implementation, and discussed emerging concerns requiring inter-agency action and coordination.

The meeting underscored the importance of stronger collaboration among government agencies in addressing agricultural challenges and advancing the development of Central Luzon’s agriculture and fisheries sectors.