Day 1 marked the formal opening of the workshop, beginning with the arrival and registration of participants. The opening ceremony set the tone for the activity through messages of support and direction from the Undersecretary for Rice Industry Development. The keynote adress emphasized the government's priorities for strengthening the rice industry, improving productivity, and enhancing program delivery mechanisms.

A series of comprehensive presentations followed, focusing on the FY 2025 performance of the National Rice Program. These includes financial utilization, physical accomplishments, production outputs, and updates on the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF). Each presentation incorporated an open forum, enabling participants to raise concerns, clarify data, and share insights from field implementation. 

 Significant discussions also centered on the RCEF seed distribution system and protocols, highlighting operational improvements and addressing implementation bottlenecks. The day concluded with an advisory session on the preparation of the Multi-Year (2027-2028) Plan and Budget Proposals, providing participants with guidance on planning parameters, budgeting frameworks, and submission requirements.

The second day formally transitioned into workshop proper, starting with the presentation of the rationale, objectives, and mechanics. This session clarified expectations, timelines, and output requirements, ensuring that all participants were aligned with the workshop goals.

The bulk of the day was dedicated to Regional Field Office (RFO) presentations, where each region presented its accomplishments, best practices, issues encountered, and proposed interventions. The inclusion of open forums encouraged active engagement, allowing participants to exchange ideas, validate information, and provide constructive feedback.

These sessions played a critical role in surfacing region-specific concerns while identifying common challenges across areas, such as resource constraints, implementation delays, and operational inefficiencies.

The fourth day marked the completion of all remaining presentations, including those from bureaus and RCEF Implementing Agencies (IAs). These presentations provided a broader perspective on program implementation, highlighting inter-agency coordination, support mechanisms, and complementary initiatives.

Following the presentations, participants transitioned into workshop sessions focused on refining the MY 2027–2028 plan and budget proposals. Working collaboratively, they integrated feedback gathered during previous sessions, aligned targets with national priorities, and ensured that proposed activities were feasible, results-oriented, and adequately resourced.

This phase emphasized teamwork, critical analysis, and strategic thinking, as participants worked to enhance the quality and coherence of their submissions.