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The Department of Agriculture is a government agency responsible for the promotion of agricultural development by providing the policy framework, public investments and support services needed for domestic and export-oriented business enterprise.

In the fulfilment of this mandate, it shall be the primary concern of the department to improve farm income and generate work opportunities for farmers, fishermen, and other rural farmers. 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.

It shall also use a bottom-up self-reliant farm system approach that will emphasize social justice, equity, productivity, and sustainability in the use of agricultural resources.


A food secure Philippines with prosperous farmers and fisherfolk.

To collectively empower farmers and fisherfolk and the private sector to increase agricultural productivity and profitability, taking into account sustainability and resilience.

WE, the officials and employees of DA-MIMAROPA with the help of almighty God, DO HEREBY PLEDGE:

  • Serve promptly, efficiently, courteously, justly and with no impartiality from Mondays to Fridays starting at 7:00 am to 6:00 pm (No noon break policy).
  • Enforce strict compliance with service standards, as embodied under RA9485 (Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007) and the guiding principles of RA6713 (Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards of Public Officials and Employees).
  • Responsive to the needs of the farmers, fisherfolk, stakeholders as well as to the transacting public.
  • Value every citizen’s comments, suggestions and needs especially the poor, the underprivileged and those with special needs such as the differently-abled and elderly.
  • Initiate immediate action in rendering technical and support assistance to clienteles.
  • Committed to serve the public with integrity and dedication.
  • Ensure the public with accurate information through 24/7 access on DA’s policies, activities, through DA-MIMAROPA website.

External Services

Regulatory Services
  1. Endorsement (Initial) and Issuance (Renewal) of Registration Certificate to Animal Facilities
  2. Endorsement (Initial) and Issuance (Renewal) of Certificate of Feed Product Registration (CFPR) Renewal
  3. Endorsement of Brand Name Clearance (BNC) Application
  4. Endorsement (Initial) and Issuance (Renewal) of Animal Feed Establishment Registration Certificate
  5. Endorsement (Initial) and Issuance (Renewal) of License to Operate Veterinary Drugs and Product (VDAP) Establishments
  6. Endorsement of Application for Livestock, Poultry and ByProducts Handlers (LPH) License (Initial/ Renewal)
  7. Endorsement of Registration for Accreditation of Livestock Transport Carrier (LTC) Initial /Renewal
  8. Endorsement for Show Permit
  9. Endorsement of Accreditation of Animal Show Organizer
  10. Endorsement of Accreditation of Animal Show Veterinarian
  11. Endorsement of Application for Plant Nursery Accreditation
  12. Endorsement of Farms for Good Agricultural Practices (Gap) Certification
  13. Endorsement For Good Animal Husbandry Practices (GAHP) Certification
  14. Release of Approved Registration Certificate/Accreditation/Permit/ Licenses to Operate
  15. Provision of Orientation Seminars/Advocacy Seminars
Integrated Laboratory Services
Research Services - Satellite Facilities
Field Operations Services
Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Services
Regional Agricultural Engineering Services
Planning Monitoring and Evaluation Services
Administrative and Finance Services

Internal Services

Office of the Regional Executive Director Services
  1. Processing of Requests and Complaints Lodged at The Presidential Complaint Center
  2. Creation of Office Issuances pursuant to Orders issued by the Secretary
  3. Approval and signing of various documents
  4. Approval and signing of official documents
  5. Selection of Recommended Appointee
  6. Approval and Designation of attendees to seminars, workshops and trainings
Office of the Regional Technical Director for Research & Regulations
Office of the Regional Technical Director for Operations
Regional Agricultural Engineering Services
Administrative and Finance Services
The Department of Agriculture would want to be of better service to you. PLEASE LET US KNOW HOW WE SERVED YOU BY PROVIDING US FEEDBACK THROUGH THE FOLLOWING:
  • Accomplish our Feedback Form available at the lobby and place it in the Drop Box located at the lobby.
  • Email us at mimaropa@mail.da.gov.ph