Da-Rfo1 Regulatory

𝗔𝗧𝗠 | 𝗢𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗔-𝗥𝗙𝗢𝟭

​In celebration of Farmers’ and Fisherfolk’s Month, we are providing free services today at the DA-RFO1 ground floor. We invite everyone to take advantage of the following:

​• Animal Health: Free anti-rabies vaccination, pet consultation, and check-ups

​• RSBSA: Enrollment and profile updating

​• Regulatory Licensing: Registration for livestock, poultry, and by-product handlers, as well as transport carriers
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• Legal Guidance: Consultations on the Animal Welfare Act

​The KADIWA ng Pangulo trade fair is also open—visit us now while supplies last!

𝑰𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒑𝒆𝒕 𝒐𝒘𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔: We encourage you to bring your pets as early as possible to avoid heat stress and the risk of heatstroke during transport.

𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗮. 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗼𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗷𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻 – 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳, 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻

With expertise and commitment to safeguarding the compliance of agricultural standards, Dr. Ma. Remedios Pajatin ensures that quality, safety, and integrity remain at the heart of the region’s agricultural development.

“𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵, 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘵𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘭𝘭. 𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘮𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘐 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘨𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦.”

𝗗𝗔-𝗥𝗙𝗢 𝗜 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗡𝗣–𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗮 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻

The Department of Agriculture–Regional Field Office I (DA-RFO I), through its Regulatory Division, in collaboration with the Animal Health and Welfare Division of the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI-AHWD), spearheaded a training session on the concept of animal welfare and the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) for the PNP personnel of La Union, held at the DA-RFO I Conference Room.

The training aimed to promote collaboration among the PNP, DA-RFO I, BAI-AHWD, LGUs, and other stakeholders by strengthening inter-agency cooperation in addressing animal welfare concerns at the local and provincial levels.

One of the key topics discussed was the Animal Welfare Law. Dr. Sheng Ordinario highlighted the five domains of animal welfare, which are designed to systematically identify different forms of welfare issues, including nutrition, health, environment, mental state, and behavior.

The training also aimed to equip PNP officers in La Union with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively respond to cases of animal abuse and neglect in accordance with Republic Act No. 8485, or the Animal Welfare Act of 1998, as amended by RA 10631. This law mandates the humane treatment of all animals and penalizes acts that cause them unnecessary pain or suffering.

The training emphasized that the PNP played a frontline role in safeguarding animal welfare by ensuring that reports of abuse or cruelty are taken seriously and acted upon promptly. They were expected to collaborate closely with LGUs, DA-RFO I, the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI), and other stakeholders to ensure that animal welfare laws are effectively implemented at the grassroots level.

Ultimately, the training empowered the PNP not only as law enforcers but also as advocates of humane treatment for animals, reflecting a broader commitment to community safety, ethical responsibility, and the One Health–One Welfare principles. #

The Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 1 through its Regulatory Division has intensified its efforts in strengthening plant pest surveillance as part of its mandate to safeguard plant health and ensure biosecurity. In line with this, implementers from the Regulatory Division participated in the Training on Plant Pest Surveillance organized to capacitate field personnel on the latest surveillance methodologies, identification of major plant pests and diseases of rice.

An actual field surveillance activity was conducted at Brgy. Paitan West, Sual, Pangasinan. Participants were grouped and deployed to carry out pest scouting, damage assessment, and geotagging of sample locations. The activity provided hands-on experience in:

1. Identifying rice pests and signs of infestation.
2. Collecting pest samples and prepared them for identification.
3. Applying standard surveillance protocols under real field conditions.

The field exposure significantly enhanced the practical knowledge and confidence of the participants in conducting actual pest surveillance operations.

Lectures and presentations were delivered by key experts from the Regional Crop Protection Center (RCPC) and the Field Operations Division (FOD), focusing on morphology and growth stages of rice, pest surveillance frameworks, pest identification, and other related topics.

The Training on Plant Pest Surveillance, complemented with field activity, proved to be a valuable capacity-building initiative for the implementers of the Regulatory Division. It not only deepened the participants' theoretical understanding of surveillance protocols but also provided a practical platform to apply these learnings in a real-world setting. As plant pest threats continue to pose risks to agricultural productivity and trade, the enhanced competencies gained from this activity will significantly contribute to more effective, timely, and science-based pest surveillance efforts in the region. Sustained support, continuous training, and field implementation are essential to uphold the integrity and responsiveness of our plant health monitoring systems.

Join us for a free webinar on 26 June 2025, intended for stakeholders applying for:

Livestock, Poultry, and By-Products
Handler's Registration and License to Operate Transport Carrier

Register in advance:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/m8DYt_UETIGpF9CqfwC3cg

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

See you!