PPAFI

Pampamilyang Paaralang Agrikultura Foundation, Inc.Established in 1986, Lipa City, Batangas, Philippines

Welcome to
Pampamilyang Paaralang Agrikultura Foundation, Inc. (PPAFI)
As we celebrate PPAFI's 40th anniversary year, we are pleased to welcome you to this website.
Pampamilyang Paaralang Agrikultura Foundation, Inc. (PPAFI) is a non-stock, non-profit organization which aims to mold a community of
Agritech schools into a prestigious & sustainable organization that will serve the poor especially the children of farmers in rural Philippines.
PPAFI is the overarching foundation sourcing for funds while the two family farm schools are its implementing arms, namely: Dagatan
Family Farm School (DFFS) and Balete Family Farm School (BFFS) located at Barangay Dagatan, Lipa City and Balete Town, both in the Province of Batangas.
In 2023, PPAFI has transformed the two family farm schools into DualAgritech Center for Excellence; this evolution of the two family farm schools is now focused on the Technical Vocational Eduction and Training (TVET) Program under the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) of the Republic of the Philippines.
Our Mission
To build a network of community-based agricultural schools and learning centers and bridge them to resources for their sustainability and self sufficiency.
Our Core Values
Our core values are rooted in integrity, collaboration, a strong spirit of service, compassion, and unwavering commitment, all guided by a deep love for family that shapes how we work, serve, and grow together as a community.
Our History
Pioneering Agricultural Education in the Philippines
Founding Vision: Early Vision
PPAFI Founder Mr. Fritz Gemperle was inspired by Spanish and French FFS systems. He established PPAFI to uplift rural communities through the Family Farm School (FFS) model.
Establishment of First Family Farm Schools: 1986-1988
PPAFI established the Dagatan Family Farm School (DFFS) in Lipa City (1986), followed by Balete Family Farm School. President Corazon C. Aquino visited DFFS in 1988.
Leadership & Transformation: 2020
In 2020, a new Board of Trustees, led by Mr. Leopoldo Titular and Mr. Rey Dela Cruz, initiated the transformation of the two FFS centers to adopt the Dual Training System (DTS) model.
Dual Agritech™ & IP Rights : 2023
The Dual Agritech™ Center For Excellence program was established in 2023 which is a Program fully owned by PPAFI. In 2024, the exclusive trademark use of Dual Agritech™ was approved for PPAFI.
Accreditation by Benevity: 2026
In March 2026 PPAFI was accredited by Benevity as a registered Donee; thus PPAFI can accept donations from member companies of Benevity all over the world.