MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR
A new direction through the Philippine Development Plan 2011-2016 and the 16 point agenda of the new Administration has been laid down, whose foremost goal is “inclusive growth” and is focused on productive employment as means of increasing the incomes to significantly reduce the widespread poverty in the rural sector. It is being envisioned that within six years and through prudent use of resources, the agriculture and fisheries sector shall have attained the following;(i) improved food security and increased rural incomes;(ii) increased sector resilience to climate change risks and (iii) enhanced policy environment and governance. More than the traditional services that the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) is popularly known, we need to address issues and demand for better food/feed safety, animal welfare, environment management and preserving biodiversity, and expansion of trade opportunities. In order to be more consistent and relevant, we have spent some of our efforts in revisiting BAI’s vision and mandate and thus have formulated on June 22, 2011the following:
“Vibrant, globally competitive and welfare-friendly animal industries providing livelihood opportunities and securing livestock and poultry products’ availability, affordability, quality and safety under a sustainable environment”.
The new BAI vision sets the direction and will propel the organization’s course for the next decade or more. Furthermore, we have also reformulated our program thrusts and strategies for 2012-2016, and these are included in this report. I take pride that among the highlights of achievement that the BAI have contributed is the Philippines ‘recognition of a “Foot and Mouth Disease Free Country without Vaccination” by the World Animal Organization for Animal Health. I take this opportunity in extending my profound gratitude to all the men and women, past and present, who have contributed to what the BAI is now and to all our partners and stakeholders for their continuous support. The tasks and challenges ahead of us are tremendous. In order to hurdle these, we need to double our efforts and everyone’s commitment and cooperation. Let us also invigorate the true spirit of teamwork and build more meaningful partnerships . MaramingSalamat and God Bless Us All!
EFREN C. NUESTRO,DVM, CESO III
Director IV