Agriculture Committee

The Agriculture Committee enables collaborative engagement and policy advocacy regarding sustainable agriculture development through regular interaction among stakeholders and information-sharing activities. It works closely with the government to develop a more inclusive and robust regulatory framework that will benefit smallholder farmers, consumers, businesses, and the community at large.

Committee Leaders

RuthNovales
Ruth Novales
Chair
Vice President - Corporate Affairs Executive, Nestlé Philippines
Mary AnnSayoc
Dr. Mary Ann Sayoc
Co-chair
Public Affairs Lead, East-West Seed
Tomvan der Meulen
Tom van der Meulen
Co-chair
Managing Director, Control Union

Policy Paper / Materials Published

2024 Advocacy Papers
Year published: 2024
2024 Advocacy Papers
Executive Summary - 2024 Agriculture Advocacy Paper
Year published: 2024
Executive Summary - 2024 Agriculture Advocacy Paper
ECCP Position Paper on the proposed temporary suspension of MAV for Corn and Meat
Year published: 2024
ECCP Position Paper on the proposed temporary suspension of MAV for Corn and Meat
2023 Advocacy Papers
Year published: 2023
2023 Advocacy Papers
2022 Advocacy Papers - Agriculture
Year published: 2022
2022 Advocacy Papers - Agriculture
2021 Advocacy Papers - Agriculture
Year published: 2021
2021 Advocacy Papers - Agriculture
2017 Advocacy Papers
Year published: 2017
2017 Advocacy Papers
2016 Advocacy Papers
Year published: 2016
2016 Advocacy Papers

Committee Coordinators

Kirsten Arlan Uy
Kirsten Arlan Uy
Advocacy Officer
Sophia Ysabel Panergo
Sophia Ysabel Panergo
Advocacy Officer

Our advocacy committees offer members a seat on the table to engage in high-level policy discussions, contribute to industry reforms, and shape the future of the European-Philippine business landscape.