About
The Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC) is a government agency under the Department of Agriculture tasked with shaping and implementing the Philippines’ agricultural finance landscape. Rather than acting as a direct lender, ACPC develops policies, coordinates programs, and partners with financial institutions to ensure farmers, fisherfolk, and rural enterprises have access to affordable and sustainable credit. Its work includes formulating strategies to expand financial inclusion in the countryside, evaluating the economic soundness of credit programs, and enabling innovative financing schemes that support productivity and rural development. Because of its policy‑oriented role, ACPC plays a pivotal part in national strategies to reduce rural poverty, modernize agribusiness, and strengthen food security across the country.