FUNCTIONS
The Department of Agriculture is responsible for the promotion of agricultural development by providing the policy framework, public investments, and support services needed for domestic and export-oriented business enterprises. It is the primary concern of the Department to improve farm income and generate work opportunities for farmers, fishermen and other rural workers. It shall encourage people’s participation in agricultural development through sectoral representation in agricultural policy-making bodies so that the policies, plans and programs of the Department are formulated and executed to satisfy their needs.
The DA Central Office is primarily responsible for the planning formulation, execution, regulation and monitoring of programs and activities relating to agriculture, food production and supply. It promulgates and enforces all laws, rules and regulations governing the conservation and proper utilization of agricultural and fishery resources.
FRONTLINE SERVICES AND/OR REGULATORY FUNCTIONS SUCH AS ISSUANCE OF PERMITS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER RELATED ACTIVITIES ARE BEING PROVIDED AND IMPLEMENTED BY CONCERNED BUREAUS AND REGIONAL FIELD UNITS UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
PERFORMANCE / SERVICE PLEDGE
We, the officials and employees of the Department of Agriculture – Office of the Secretary with the guidance of God Almighty do hereby pledge to:
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ALL THESE WE PLEDGE BECAUSE YOU ARE OUR PRIORITY.
FEEDBACK MECHANISM
The Department of Agriculture would want to be of better service to YOU.
PLEASE LET US KNOW HOW WE HAVE SERVED YOU BY PROVIDING US FEEDBACK THROUGH THE FOLLOWING:
Accomplish our Feedback Form available at the DA Lobby and place it in the Drop Box located at the DA Lobby.
Talk to our designated BILIS AKSYON officers.
JESSAMIN B. ARANAS
Chief Administrative Officer
Chief, Personnel Division
Ground Floor, Rm. 103 , DA-OSEC Bldg.
THANK YOU for your cooperation!
