Gov. Miraflores Challenges Newly-Inducted Officers of PAFC-Aklan

KALIBO, Aklan – The Provincial Agriculture and Fishery Council (PAFC)-Aklan has elected its new set of officers for the 2026–2029 term, ushering in a new leadership committed to advancing the province’s agriculture and fisheries sector through stronger collaboration among farmers, fisherfolk, cooperatives, government agencies, and private stakeholders.

Leading the newly elected Executive Committee is Arnulfo T. Magcope as Chairperson. He will be joined by Ricardo O. Agravante Jr. as Vice Chairperson, Gina A. Diongson as Treasurer, Stineli Barrios as Auditor, Pilita Renacido as Secretary, and Jun N. Aguirre of the Boracay Island News Network (BINN) as Public Information Officer (PIO). Vicmae Macavinta remains as multi-awarded PAFC coordinator.

Governor Jose Enrique “Joen” Miraflores congratulated the new officers, expressing confidence that the council will continue to serve as a vital partner of the Provincial Government in strengthening food security, increasing agricultural productivity, and improving the lives of Aklan’s farmers and fisherfolk.

“I congratulate our newly elected PAFC-Aklan officers for earning the trust of their respective sectors. Your leadership comes at a crucial time when agriculture and fisheries remain among the pillars of Aklan’s economy. I look forward to working closely with the council in developing innovative, sustainable, and inclusive programs that will uplift our farmers, fisherfolk, and rural communities. The Provincial Government will continue to support PAFC in achieving our shared vision of a more progressive agricultural sector,” Governor Miraflores said.

Sectoral Committee Officers (2026–2029)
Rice and Other Food Staples
Chairperson – Paterno Rebuelta
Vice-Chairperson – Joyce Delos Santos
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Chairperson – Keith T. Manares
Vice-Chairperson – Lugel Gelito
Poultry and Livestock
Chairperson – Ricardo O. Agravante Jr.
Vice-Chairperson – Luz S. Paton
Fruits and Vegetables
Chairperson – Fernando J. Macario
Vice-Chairperson – Nelson Tampos
Fiber Crops
Chairperson – Wilfredo N. Vidad
Vice-Chairperson – Joselito N. Inguin
Agricultural and Fishery Mechanization
Chairperson – Lugel Gelito
Vice-Chairperson – Susan Morales
Corn and Other Feed Crops
Chairperson – Joselito N. Inguin
Vice-Chairperson – Wilfredo N. Vidad
Coconut
Chairperson – Noli Rubihid
Vice-Chairperson – Paterno Rebuelta
Coffee and Cacao
Chairperson – Marianne Quimpo
Vice-Chairperson – Paterno Rebuelta
Bamboo
Chairperson – Jesus Bomer Alvarez
Vice-Chairperson – Luz S. Paton
International Trade and Exports
Chairperson – Pedro O. Perucho Jr.
Vice-Chairperson – Engr. Ricardo O. Agravante
Climate Change, Environment and Natural Resources
Chairperson – John Leander Tejada
Vice-Chairperson – Marianne Quimpo
Youth
Chairperson – John Marvi
Vice-Chairperson – John Joven Taborda
Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI)
Chairperson – Lordine De Mariano
Vice-Chairperson – Joy Salibio
Cooperative
Chairperson – Stineli Barrios
Vice-Chairperson – Lordine De Mariano
Organic Agriculture
Chairperson – Nelson Tampos
Vice-Chairperson – Fernando J. Macario
Horticulture
Chairperson – Pilita Renacido
Vice-Chairperson – Susan Morales

The Provincial Agriculture and Fishery Council serves as the province’s consultative and advisory body on agriculture and fisheries, ensuring that the voices of farmers, fisherfolk, agribusiness stakeholders, cooperatives, and civil society organizations are represented in policy formulation and program implementation.
With the newly elected officers now in place, PAFC-Aklan is expected to intensify initiatives on food security, climate-resilient agriculture, fisheries development, value-adding, mechanization, export promotion, youth engagement, and sustainable rural development as it works hand in hand with the Provincial Government of Aklan and national government agencies over the next three years.