High Value Crops Development Program

20/10/2026

16/10/2026

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞: The Department of Agriculture - Philippines and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - Philippines with the World Food Programme jointly celebrated the World Food Day 2026 with a theme, “Innovate Today, Nourish Tomorrow.” This year’s event was organized by the DA High-Value Crops Development Program headed by Undersecretary Cheryl Marie "Ching" Natividad-Caballero with the support of the Office of the Undersecretary for Administration Allan Umali, key national banner programs, bureaus and government-owned and controlled corporations under the department.

In behalf of Secretary Francisco "Kiko" Tiu Laurel Jr., the Department expresses its gratitude to the United Nations Resident Coordinator in the Philippines Arnaud Peral,
FAO Country Director Dr. Lionel Dabbadie,
Keynote Speaker and champion of household food security and nutrition, Cong. Anna York Bondoc, World Food Program Deputy Country Director, Ms Jayoung Lee; Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform: Sen. Francis Kiko Pangilinan; House Committee on Agriculture Chairperson Cong. Mark Enverga; House Committee on Sustainable Development Goals Vice Chairperson Joeman Alba; Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte - for their warm support

The culmination of this year’s WFD also recognized women farmers’, poster making contest and the DA- Bureau of Soil and Water Management’s recognition as the Asian Soil Laboratory Network (FAO-SEALNET) Highly Qualified Center of Excellence for Soil Laboratories (CESLab) in Asia, as well as the National Reference Laboratory of the FAO-Global Soil Laboratory Network.

For more information: https://shorturl.at/bDXBC

16/10/2026

15/10/2026

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

The High-Value Crops Development Program (HVCDP) is currently holding the World Food Day 2026 Culmination, celebrating this year’s theme: “Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow.”

Together with our partners and stakeholders, we highlight the importance of innovation, sustainable high-value crop production, and stronger agrifood systems toward food security for every Filipino family. 💚

The celebration is ongoing—stay tuned for more updates!

15/10/2026

Now live: World Food Day 2026 Celebration

13/10/2026

𝗜𝗻 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀: As part of the World Food Day 2026 celebration, the Department of Agriculture–High Value Crops Development Program (DA-HVCDP) distributed a total of 250 packs of enoki mushrooms from Basic Necessity Inc. to fellow DA employees.

12/10/2026

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞: The Department of Agriculture-High Value Crops Development Program (DA-HVCDP) and its partners gathered for the opening of the week-long World Food Day (WFD) 2026 celebration at the DA Central Office in Quezon City.

Observed every October 16, World Food Day commemorates the founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 1945. It raises awareness of hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition, while encouraging stronger collaboration to build food systems that provide safe, affordable, and nutritious food for all.

This year’s theme, “Innovate Today. Nourish Tomorrow,” highlights the importance of combining innovative solutions with traditional knowledge and inclusive approaches. Together, these can help make food more affordable and accessible, improve public health and nutrition, and support the sustainable use of resources.

In her message, DA Undersecretary for High Value Crops Usec. Cheryl Marie Natividad-Caballero emphasized the transformative role of agricultural innovation in strengthening food security, promoting sustainable food systems, and empowering farmers and fisherfolks.

The activity also featured innovative products developed by local farmers, showcasing the creativity and resourcefulness driving the Philippine agriculture sector and highlighting how homegrown solutions can help strengthen food security, support rural livelihoods, and bring locally produced goods closer to consumers.

10/10/2026