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
Co-chair
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

Advocacy Paper 2025 Advocacy Papers
Year published: 2025
2025 Advocacy Papers
Advocacy Paper 2024 Advocacy Papers
Year published: 2024
2024 Advocacy Papers
Executive Summary Executive Summary - 2024 Agriculture Advocacy Paper
Year published: 2024
Executive Summary - 2024 Agriculture Advocacy Paper
Position Papers 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

Committee Coordinators

Kirsten Arlan Uy
Kirsten Arlan Uy
Senior 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.