ANG BAGONG NFA: MODERNIZED, TRANSFORMED AND PRO FARMERS
The National Food Authority (NFA) wrapped up its Back-to-Back Planning Operations and Integrated Planning Conference in Batangas, held from June 30 to July 4, 2025 hosted by NFA Region IV.
The main objective of this significant event was to unify the top management's vision, mission, and strategic direction for the NFA's transformation. This pivotal shift aims to transition the NFA from traditional approaches to modernized, industrialized, and digitized operations, ensuring the agency is prepared and well-equipped to effectively address both current and future food security challenges.
In his message, NFA Administrator Larry R. Lacson emphasized this transformation tying it to the theme: Bagong NFA: Serbisyong Tapat at Patas, Para sa Bawat Pilipino. He said “We should now shift our focus in ensuring that lahat ng lalabas ng bigas sa National Food Authority ay of good quality. We shift to quality now.”
This signifies a commitment to widespread reforms focused on integrity, compassion, and excellence in managing the country’s buffer stock, supporting both local farmers through procurement of palay solely from local farmers, which shall be distributed to affected families during calamities and emergencies.
The initial three days from June 30-July 2, 2025, focused on Operational Assessment and Planning Workshop with the Regional Economists, while the last two (2) days were dedicated to Integrated National Planning with the Regional Managers, Department Managers, and the Executive Committee (EXCOM).
The conference also featured presentations from Central Office Department Managers on their achievements, upcoming initiatives, and regional concerns, alongside discussions on operational, financial, and administrative plans. Updates on the Masagana Agri-Food Infrastructure Modernization Programs (MAFIFM), the 2023 and 2024 Performance Scorecards, and the cascading of 2025 targets. Strategies for "Level Set" catch-up plans and budgetary plans for 2026-2029 were also discussed.
This event ended with marching orders from the Executive Committee, headed by Administrator Lacson, and a synthesis/summary of major agreements for immediate and religious compliance of the field offices.
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