FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Here are some FAQs to guide you for the Forum. This covers common questions on registration, participation, and access to materials.
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When is the event and where is the venue?
When is the event and where is the venue?
The National Agri-Fishery Investment Forum will be held on September 16–18, 2025 at the Palacio De Maynila, Malate, Manila.
Will there be an official letter aside from the “Save the Date”?
Will there be an official letter aside from the “Save the Date”?
Yes. A formal invitation letter will be disseminated to PLGUs by the first week of September 2025 for official communication.
Yes. A formal invitation letter will be disseminated to PLGUs by the first week of September 2025 for official communication.
What offices and who are expected to attend?
What offices and who are expected to attend?
Each province is required to send only one (1) representative per office, preferably the head of office, to ensure decision-makers are present for meaningful participation in policy and investment discussions. The expected participants are:
Office of the Governor – Governor
Sangguniang Panlalawigan Committee on Agriculture – Chairperson
Provincial Planning and Development Office – Provincial Planning and Development Coordinator (Head)
Provincial Agriculture Office – Provincial Agriculturist (Head)
Provincial Veterinary Office – Provincial Veterinarian (Head)
Optional: DA PRDP PPMIU – PPMIU Head (if not already covered by the offices listed above).
Optional: DA PRDP PPMIU – PPMIU Head (if not already covered by the offices listed above).
Are representatives allowed to attend the forum if the head of invited offices cannot join?
Are representatives allowed to attend the forum if the head of invited offices cannot join?
While the Forum strongly encourages the participation of office heads, as they serve as key decision-makers in policy and investment discussions, we recognize that unforeseen circumstances may arise.
In such cases, each office may designate one (1) representative only, preferably the officer-in-charge, next-in-rank, or a staff member with full knowledge of the office’s programs and priorities, to ensure effective participation and representation.
In such cases, each office may designate one (1) representative only, preferably the officer-in-charge, next-in-rank, or a staff member with full knowledge of the office’s programs and priorities, to ensure effective participation and representation.
How can we confirm our attendance?
How can we confirm our attendance?
All participants are kindly requested to register through the <registration page> on this website. Only those formally registered will be reflected in the official participant list and included in the logistics arrangements.
All participants are kindly requested to register through the <registration page> on this website. Only those formally registered will be reflected in the official participant list and included in the logistics arrangements.
When is the deadline for registration?
When is the deadline for registration?
The deadline for registration is on September 5, 2025 (Friday).
The deadline for registration is on September 5, 2025 (Friday).
Are governors required to attend all days of the forum?
Are governors required to attend all days of the forum?
Governors are expected to attend the high-level sessions and plenary discussions on the third day of the Forum, September 18, 2025.
In addition, their presence is required at the Fellowship Dinner on September 17, 2025, at 6:00 PM, which forms part of the official program and provides an important venue for engagement with fellow governors, national government officials, and other agency development partners.
In addition, their presence is required at the Fellowship Dinner on September 17, 2025, at 6:00 PM, which forms part of the official program and provides an important venue for engagement with fellow governors, national government officials, and other agency development partners.
Are other participants (besides the Governor) required to attend the full duration of the Forum?
Are other participants (besides the Governor) required to attend the full duration of the Forum?
Yes. The Chair of the SP Committee on Agriculture, together with the other official PLGU representatives, and other participants, are highly encouraged to attend the entire duration of the Forum.
Yes. The Chair of the SP Committee on Agriculture, together with the other official PLGU representatives, and other participants, are highly encouraged to attend the entire duration of the Forum.
Is there a registration fee?
No. There is no registration fee required to attend the Forum. However, all participants must register through the official link to be included in the activity's logistics and documentation.
No. There is no registration fee required to attend the Forum. However, all participants must register through the official link to be included in the activity's logistics and documentation.
Will the food be covered by the DA?
Yes. Food will be covered from September 16-18, 2025 for registered participants.
Yes. Food will be covered from September 16-18, 2025 for registered participants.
Are the accommodations of participants covered by the DA?
Yes. Accommodations will be covered from September 16-18, 2025 for registered participants.
Yes. Accommodations will be covered from September 16-18, 2025 for registered participants.
Are the travel costs covered by the DA?
No. Travel arrangements and transportation expenses shall be shouldered by the participants.
A detailed travel advisory with guidance on venue access and recommended arrival schedules will be included in the formal invitation letter to assist participants with their logistics.
A detailed travel advisory with guidance on venue access and recommended arrival schedules will be included in the formal invitation letter to assist participants with their logistics.
Is the driver/ security guard/ and other staff included in the free accommodation?
No. The free accommodation and meals are limited to officially registered participants only, based on the confirmed list per province.
We regret that we are unable to extend accommodation to accompanying personnel such as drivers or security escorts due to budgetary constraints and limited room allocations. We kindly request provincial delegations to manage their arrangements accordingly.
We regret that we are unable to extend accommodation to accompanying personnel such as drivers or security escorts due to budgetary constraints and limited room allocations. We kindly request provincial delegations to manage their arrangements accordingly.
What should participants prepare in advance?
To ensure productive participation in the workshops and plenary sessions, all participants are advised to prepare the following:
At least one (1) laptop per PLGU for use during technical sessions.
Mobile phones or tablets to access interactive workshop tools (e.g., QR-based polls). While internet connectivity will be available at the venue, participants are encouraged to have sufficient data load as a backup.
Electronic copies of relevant provincial plans and budgets, including P/CCIPs, PCIPs, or other investment-related documents for reference and alignment
These materials will support collaborative planning, data validation, and discussions throughout the forum.
Are independent cities included in this forum?
No. Independent cities are not yet included in the scope of this forum. The current activity is focused on provincial local government units.
A second round of the Investment Forum will be conducted within the year, which will include local chief executives (LCEs) from cities and municipalities nationwide. Details TBA.
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