SOUTH COTABATO — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato updated its Provincial Commodity Investment Plan (PCIP) for 2026–2028 through a four-day writeshop from March 24 to 27.
Led by the Provincial Core Planning Team of the Office of the Provincial Planning and Development Coordinator, the activity gathered key stakeholders with support from the Department of Agriculture–Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP) Region XII.
The PCIP serves as the province’s roadmap for agricultural development, identifying priority commodities and investments to boost productivity, market access, and farmers’ income.
I-PLAN Component Head Nelly E. Ylanan said the plan guides resource allocation based on data and local needs.
“This ensures our programs respond to farmers and communities,” she said.
Participants from municipal and provincial units provided data, validated information, and refined priorities based on local conditions.
They reviewed commodity profiles, assessed market trends, and aligned strategies with development goals.
Officials said the updated PCIP strengthens a data-driven approach to agricultural growth and investment.
