What’s more compelling for a millennial to stay at work longer than her peers? Jungie Amacanin- Diamsay, Dangal ng PhilRice Outstanding Development Worker in the Junior Service Contractors category, had been working in the country’s lead agency on rice research and development for five years, while statistics show that 4 in every 10 of her generation will resign from workplace in two years. “I love the entirety of my work- […]

More than a thousand farmers under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) from Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, and La Union updated their knowledge on rice at the recent Lakbay Palay conducted at Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice). “As farmers, we are one of the most important workers in the society because rice is a Filipino staple food. Let us be [riceponsableng farmers by adopting new technologies]. Let us inspire one […]

Management and officials of Philippine Rice Research Institute are recently trained on Gender, Diversity, and Inclusiveness.

Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija – Rodrigo “Jiggy” Manicad Jr. encouraged public agencies in Central Luzon to help farmers engage in marketing and be entrepreneurs in a recent gathering of farmers, students, and agriculture workers. In an activity called Rice Fiesta conducted at Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), Manicad emphasized that farmer’s entrepreneurial skill has to be improved for them to improve their income and stay in farming. “The […]

Imagine luscious ice cream made from fresh buffalo’s milk sandwiched in crackers made from brown rice flour. Healthy and mouth-watering at the same time, BRICS is definitely a better alternative to commercial ice cream sandwich. It is expected to be out in the market by late December 2018. BRICS is born out of a 2016 consumer-driver market study by PhilRice’s Josefina F. Ballesteros, El Shaira A. Labargan, Rosaly V. Manaois, […]

Varietal Mixture (VarMix) is viewed to be a possible solution to the vulnerability of single variety to diseases, especially under stress-prone areas. The study To Mix or Not to Mix: Compatibility of Selected Rice Varieties to Increase Yield Stability under Stress-Prone Areas of the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) showed that the mixture of selected released varieties has the mechanism to increase and stabilize yield, manage pests and diseases, and […]

The power of group marketing lies on the idea of farmers working together and helping each other. Everyone has an opportunity to acquire inputs, learn new knowledge, market produce, and increase income. As a result and in a sustainable manner, they sell their produce together and eventually rise as one.  

Crude bioethanol distiller that is powered by rice husk was acclaimed grand prize winner during the recent Alfredo M. Yao Intellectual Property Awards (AMY IP Awards) held at the Manila Hotel. Invented by engineers at the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), the machine uses rice husk as alternative fuel to produce crude bioethanol (lambanog or vodka) from fermented feedstock. Engr. Alexis Belonio, PhilRice senior research fellow and main inventor, said […]

To enhance the competitiveness of rice farmers and the rice industry in Caraga, Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) Agusan branch station showcased rice farming technologies suitable for the region. During the station’s Lakbay Palay, Agusan featured location specific and high-yielding varieties such as NSIC Rc 222, Rc 300, Rc 216, and Rc 160 to 495 farmers and stakeholders. These varieties can yield 5.6 to 11t/ha. Yield-enhancing nutrient and water management technologies were also […]