Kagawaran ng Pagsasaka | |
Department of Agriculture building | |
Department overview | |
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Formed | June 23, 1898 |
Headquarters | Elliptical Road, Vasra, Diliman, Quezon City 1100 14°39′12.56″N 121°2′45.02″E / 14.6534889°N 121.0458389°E |
Annual budget | ₱184.1 billion (2023) [1] |
Department executive | |
Website | www |
The Department of Agriculture (abbreviated as DA; Filipino: Kagawaran ng Pagsasaka) is the executive department of the Philippine government responsible for the promotion of agricultural and fisheries development and growth.[3] It has its headquarters at Elliptical Road corner Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City.
The department is currently led by the secretary of agriculture, nominated by the president of the Philippines and confirmed by the Commission on Appointments. The secretary is a member of the Cabinet. The current secretary is Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., who assumed office on November 3, 2023.