Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards

The DA-BAFS, through its Standards Development Division (SDD), presented the following draft Philippine National Standards (PNS) during the 2ⁿᵈ Quarter Meeting of the National Sectoral Committee on Agricultural and Fisheries Mechanization (CAFMech), held on May 28, 2026, at the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) Apacible Hall in Diliman, Quezon City:

1. Chipping Machine — Specifications;
2. Chipping Machine — Methods of Test; and
3. Power Tiller — Methods of Test.






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The Department of Agriculture - Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards is hiring (contract of service).

1. Administrative Assistant II
2. Administrative Assistant II (Driver)

Place of Assignment: QUEZON CITY, NCR

All interested and qualified applicants regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, civil status, physical condition, religion, ethnicity, or political affiliation are encouraged to apply for vacancies by uploading the following requirements to the DA-BAFS COS Recruitment Tool:
( https://tinyurl.com/DA-BAFS-COS-Recruitment-Tool )

1. Application letter specifying the position applied for;
2. Fully accomplished 2025 Personal Data Sheet (PDS) with one (1) recent passport-sized picture and Work Experience Sheet;
3. Transcript of Records (Certified True Copy) (if applicable);
4. Bachelor's Degree (Certified True Copy) (if applicable);
5. CSC Eligibility (if applicable); and
6. Training Certificates

Deadline of submission of applications will be on June 12, 2026.

Oy Sharmaine, may PNS din si Melanie!

Di man siya abogado, may standards naman siya bilang abokado! 🥑👑

Bago mo siya i-judge, alamin mo muna na under PNS/BAFPS 113:2013, may classification ang abokado. Para mapabilang sa "Extra Class" o ang pinaka-superior quality, kailangang:
✅Tamang-tama ang hugis at kulay na swak sa kanyang variety.
✅Walang kahit anong depekto, maliban na lang sa napakaliit at mababaw na marka na hindi makakaapekto sa pangkalahatang ganda at presentation nito.
✅At higit sa lahat, dapat intact at buong-buo ang kanyang tangkay!

Kaya kung Class II lang ang tingin mo sa kanya, pwes nagkakamali ka, mare! Si Melanie ay pang-Extra Class! (Di pa nga lang nanonotaryohan!)

⌛LAST CALL FOR REGISTRATION! 🐖🐷

📢 Be part of the final Stakeholder Consultation for the Development of the Philippine National Standard (PNS) on Native Pork Cuts and Edible Offals — Product Standard — Specifications.

🗓 Date: June 3, 2026 (Wednesday)
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM
💻 Platform: Google Meet

We invite all interested stakeholders to share insights and contribute to the development of standards that will strengthen and ensure the quality of native pork products in the Philippines.

🔗 Register here:
https://bit.ly/FinalSCPNSNPCandOffalsJun3_RegForm

📄 Access the draft standard:
https://bit.ly/4dTWoM9

For more inquiries, please email us at [email protected]

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦 𝐦𝐨 𝐛𝐚 𝐧𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐍𝐒 𝐬𝐢 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞? 🍊

Yes, you heard it right! Kahit si Sharmaine, may standards syaaa! 😌

According to PNS/BAFS 239:2018, sweet oranges, 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘴 𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴 (𝘓.) Osbeck, such as Washington Navel and Hamlin varieties, must be harvested at the proper stage of development and ripeness to ensure quality and good condition during transport and handling.

In the Philippines, locally adapted citrus, such as Satsuma and Dalandan, may appear green even when mature due to natural characteristics or environmental conditions.

So remember, pagdating kay Sharmaine, este sa oranges, hindi lang kulay ang basehan ng kalidad. 🍊✨

𝒁𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝑭𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 #𝑮𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓 ✨🌿

More than just a kitchen staple, luya brings flavor, nutrition, and quality goodness in every slice! 🫚

According to the PNS, fresh ginger should be clean, firm, mature, and free from damage — because quality matters from farm to table. 💚

📲 Learn more about the PNS Fresh Vegetables - Ginger - Grading and Classification by scanning the QR code or visiting the BAFS Official Website (www.bafs.da.gov.ph).

⌛LAST CALL FOR REGISTRATION!

Call for Participants!

Your expertise can help shape safer food systems.

Join the initial Stakeholder Consultation for the PNS on Prevention and Reduction of Dioxins, Dioxin-Like Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs), and Non-Dioxin-Like PCBs in Food and Feed — Code of Practice. Join the discussion and help shape standards that protect consumers and strengthen food safety.

📅 Date: June 2, 2026 (Tuesday)
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
💻 Platform: Google Meet

Interested participants may register through the link:
https://bit.ly/InitialSCPNSPRofDioxinsJune2_RegForm

Access the draft standard & program of activities:
https://bit.ly/InitialSCMaterials_PreventionAndReductionOfDioxins

📢 Calling All Stakeholders in Giant Freshwater Prawn Grow-Out Farming 📢

We invite representatives from relevant government agencies, academe/research institutions, the private sector, and civil society organizations to participate in the final Stakeholder Consultation for the Development of the Philippine National Standard (PNS) on Giant Freshwater Prawn Grow-Out — Code of Practice (COP) — Good Aquaculture Practices (GAqP).

This session will focus on addressing industry-specific concerns and best practices associated with aquaculture production intended for giant freshwater prawn grow-out culture.

📅 June 17, 2026 (Wednesday)
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 Via Google Meet
📌 Register here: https://bit.ly/FinalSCPNSGiantPrawnJune17_RegForm
📌 Access the initial draft standard here: https://bit.ly/WorkingDraft_GFPGrow-out_GAqP
📩 For inquiries, email us at: [email protected]

Let’s work together for a responsible and sustainable giant freshwater prawn grow-out culture!


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