Philippines approves regulation of agriculture profession
Date postedJanuary 15, 2025
On January 15, 2025, the Philippine House of Representatives approved on second reading a bill to regulate agriculture as a profession. The measure seeks to establish a Professional Regulatory Board for Agriculture under the Professional Regulation Commission to oversee licensure, registration, and professional development. It aims to provide a dedicated framework for agriculture professionals, which is currently governed only by an administrative issuance. The bill also mandates a unified national organization for registered agriculturists and reserves the title "Registered Agriculturist" for licensed individuals.