To ensure sustainable contribution to the development of the agriculture and fisheries sector, the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Agricultural Research (DA-BAR) conducted the 2022 Performance Commitment Review (PCR) Target Setting cum Second Management Committee (ManCom) Meeting on 13-15 December 2021 at the Development Academy of the Philippines, Tagaytay City and via Cisco Webex.
DA-BAR director Soriano laid down his directives to ensure that the results of the strategies formulated will translate to positive and sustainable impact to the primary stakeholders.
Further, to ensure that the performance measure, targets, and accomplishments for next year are aligned to its organizational strategies and core functions, ManCom members discussed the target setting as well as other relevant concerns, activities, and plans.
Director Soriano, in his message, also acknowledged the officials and staff for his insightful but very productive first months at the bureau.
Former DA-BAR director Dr. Vivencio Mamaril (now DA-Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards director) graced the activity and enjoined the staff to continue developing automated systems and share these to other DA bureaus and agencies. He suggested strategies in enhancing the various programs of the bureau to attain its targets and ensure its sustainability.
Other topics discussed were the Inclusive and Transformative Research for Development and Extension (R4DE) Framework, medium and long-term plans of the bureau, Yamang Lupa Sustainable Community-based Action R4DE for Livelihood Uplifting and Prosperity Program, and the upgrading of Regional Research and Development Extension Network and Technology Innovation Management Service Centers.
DA-BAR assistant director Joell Lales, in his closing message, instructed the planning and report officers of all divisions to submit the agreed performance measures and targets. He reminded everyone to continually stay focused and committed to the bureau’s mission and vision.
The three-day activity was attended by the heads of the divisions, sections and units.