Written by the Web Team   Rice scents, anyone? With inspiration from modern expensive scents in the market, the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) had added more value to rice by creating its line of scents that are environment-friendly and non-allergenic. Available in 20 feminine, masculine, and unisex fragrances, the rice perfumes are produced using semi-organic materials that include glutinous rice – the type of rice used as raw material […]

Written by the Web Team   Over the years, the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) has delivered unparalleled service to the Filipino farmers by developing cost-effective technologies to make rice farming fulfilling and profitable—an accomplishment that was contributed for the most part by returning scholars, a PhilRice official said. Dr. Manuel Jose C. Regalado, PhilRice’s deputy executive director for research and chair of the Staff Development Committee, said for close […]

Dr. Mamaril (fourth from left) In recognition to his outstanding contributions in agricultural science, Dr. Caezar P. Mamaril, PhilRice’s senior consultant, was conferred the 2009 Excellence Award, the highest honor given by the Philippine Federation of Professional Associations (PFPA).