To address the critical rice production gaps of Region 12, PhilRice Midsayap held inception meetings on March 19-21 to introduce and scale three technologies namely: Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD), Direct-Seeded Rice (DSR), and saline rice varieties.  In Kiamba, Sarangani, 18 farmer-beneficiaries have already started planting saline rice varieties, a strategic move to combat low rice production in the province’s saline environment. This effort is part of PhilRice Midsayap’s technology […]

To support a Negros-based cooperative in expanding its agribusiness ventures, the Bank of the Philippine Islands Foundation (BPIF), Inc. is equipping the organization with enterprise machines that will enhance the transport and production of the farmers’ produce. Anileen Pajarillo, implementer of the Rice Business Innovations System (RiceBIS) Community Program of Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) in Negros, said the Quezon Codcod RiceBIS Farmers’ Cooperative (QueCoRiFACo) has received a truck and […]

Ito ang masiglang sigaw ng tatlumpu’t anim na aktibong kababaihan mula sa Pangkalahatang Samahan ng Magsasaka ng Siniloan (PASAMASI) sa ginanap na need assessment at Gender Sensitivity Workshop sa Siniloan, Laguna. Sa pagtitipon na ito, ang bawat kababaihan ay masayang nakilahok sa talakayan tungkol sa gender and development. Nagpahayag din sila ng kanilang determinasyon na makiisa sa RiceBIS at maging kabahagi sa pag-unlad ng kanilang lugar. 🌾🙋🏼‍♀️💰 Malugod ding ipinahayag […]

Wearing purple on Fridays of March shows solidarity and support for women and creates a visible reminder of the importance of gender equality in the workplace. Simple yet impactful, it is DA-PhilRice Isabela staffers’ way to participate and demonstrate their commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion.

Responding to the call of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for an “all-inclusive economic and social transformation” through the Bagong Pilipinas campaign, Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) of the Department of Agriculture is set to showcase its accomplishments that contributed to the achievement of Masaganang Bagong Pilipinas. As the highlight of the Bagong Pilipinas Town Hall Meeting on March 20-21 in Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, the accomplishments will include the […]

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To create awareness and understanding of the effects of Climate Change, the DA-Crop Biotechnology Center (DA-CBC) in collaboration with the Genetic Resources Division (GRD) held the “International Symposium on Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation for Sustainable Agriculture,” on March 3 at the DA-CBC plenary hall.  The symposium discussed the potential of genes and fertilization practices to modify plant root system architecture for climate resilience and mitigation. It also discussed the […]

In celebration of the International Women’s Day on March 8, the DA PhilRice Bicol organized a short program with fun-filled activities. This event serves as a tribute to our dedicated female staffers, recognizing their unwavering commitment and hard work in delivering efficient and effective services to our valued clients. Let us champion diversity and empowerment for inclusive society and advancing gender equality. 💜

This International Women’s Day, we invite you to watch this inspiring video of women’s unique strength and capabilities. Let’s unite in championing gender equality, recognizing and honoring the invaluable contributions of women to our community and the world. Ka-Juana, share your story here!

In line with the 2024 International Women’s Day, PhilRice Midsayap celebrated the occasion by joining the #𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆. Everyone in PhilRice is encouraged to join. By using the hashtag and wearing anything Purple on all the Fridays of March, signifies the PhilRice staffers’ support for women’s empowerment and gender equality.