Following a devastating accident that not only cost him his arm but also tragically claimed his son’s life, Zaldy C. Salvacion of La Fortuna, Veruela, Agusan del Sur, showcased an inspiring display of resilience. He returned to rice farming, becoming a beacon of strength for his community.  Through his unwavering determination and with the support of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Seed Program, he not only led his community […]

The Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund Rice Extension Services Program (RCEF RESP) has responded to the information needs of farmers in Adams – the smallest town in Ilocos Norte. According to Nonilon Martin, RCEF extension focal, the town’s rice growers led by Municipal Agriculturist Clarita Tigui-ing, requested the program implementers in Batac City, Ilocos Norte to help them increase their yield currently at almost 4t/ha. The province’s average yield is almost […]

An online orientation of PhilRice corporate officials organized by the Administrative Support Division and Finance Management Division, was conducted on August 30, which provided a comprehensive understanding of roles and cultivated awareness of the organization’s essential policies. New and existing management officials were equipped with insights into their involvement in critical areas such as recruitment, learning development, awards and recognitions, and performance management. The activity underscored the Institute’s commitment to […]

The Philippine Rice Research Institute won 18 individual/group/institutional awards for the months of July and August. Four accolades were bestowed to the Institute by the Philippine Agricultural Journalists, Inc. Binhi Awards 2022, including the Hall of Fame Awards for Best Agricultural Magazine and Best Agri-info and Media Campaign on July 20 at Quezon City, Metro Manila. The Golden (Malusog) Rice Project and the DA-PhilRice Facebook page were also recognized with […]

Pesticide applicators join the annual physical examination at PhilRice CES on May 2, 3, and 5. As part of the Pesticide Safety Program, the Integrated Management Systems and Services Office, about 60 staffers undergo blood tests, consultation, and chest X-ray routine. Dr. Racquel Quilang, the Institute’s medical consultant, provided recommendations and medications based on results.

Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson of Negros Occidental extended financial grant to the RiceBIS Negros Agrarian Reform Cooperative (RiceBISNARCO) for its entrepreneurial engagements. Through the Farmer Entrepreneurship Program that aims to connect farmers to institutional buyers, RiceBISNARCO received PhP250,000 in which 80% of the amount will be used as capital for palay buying. Moreover, 20% of the grant will be allocated in management skills training, seminars, and workshops on bookkeeping and […]

PhilRice adheres to a system of quality management, environmental protection and occupational health and safety in its operations to advance rice research for development and extension (R4DE).

The rice market nationwide is undergoing a surge in palay prices, reaching P25/kg based on data from the Philippine Rice Information System (PRISM) of the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice). From July 31 to Aug. 6, the average price of fresh palay stood at P17.83/kg while dry palay commanded P19.33 benefitting the early planters this 2023 wet season. In June, the peak price of dry palay per kilogram reached P25 […]

Gains from the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Seed Program continue as it reaches more than one million rice farmers across the country through its inbred rice certified seed delivery and distribution activities. Data from the RCEF Rice Seed Monitoring System showed that 11,952,883 bags of certified seeds were distributed to the farmers from its launch on Sept. 16, 2019 to March 15 this year. The distribution covers seven seasons […]

A New Zealand-based organization and the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) recently commended the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) for placing inclusivity at the core of its internal and external services. The Center for Organizational Excellence Research (COER) in early August recognized PhilRice’s gender and development (GAD) mainstreaming as an outstanding international best practice under the social responsibility category among 82 worldwide contenders.  COER, an organization dedicated to benchmarking and […]