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

In the fulfillment 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 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.

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.

MISSION
To empower farmers, fishers and stakeholders through efficient, accurate and responsive interventions for development.

VISION
A modernized and globally competitive agriculture for a food secure, resilient and sustainable region.

CORE VALUES
We manifest a distinct culture that CREATEs quality actions to the satisfaction of the people and institution we serve and partner with.

COMMITMENT We strive to serve with utmost dedication.

RESPECT We honor diversity and partnership recognizing the worth and dignity.

EXCELLENCE We exert effort to provide quality service and the product.

ACCOUNTABILITY We uphold integrity, public service being public trust.

TECHNOLOGY DRIVEN We seek innovative ways to address challenges.

ECO-FRIENDLY We advocate sustainable use resources.