Manila, March 3 -- The Antique Provincial Board requested the institutionalization of the Agricultural and Fishery Council (AFC) as an advisory body and its inclusion as a regular member of the provincial and local development councils (P/LDCs).

The provincial board passed a resolution authored by Vice Governor Edgar Denosta addressed to Governor Rhodora Cadiao, stating the request during its regular session on Monday.

Its institutionalization as an advisory body will ensure that priorities of farmers, fisherfolk, and other stakeholders are included in the local planning, programming, and budgeting, Board Member Mayella Mae Plameras-Ladislao, co-sponsor of the resolution, said.

"Joint Memorandum Circular Number 1, series of 2016 issued...