Staff of the station will be wearing a purple outfit every Friday of March to signify support for women’s empowerment and gender equality. The National Women’s Month Celebration of the station will revolve around the theme: WE for gender equality and inclusive society (Lipunang Patas sa Bagong Pilipinas; Kakayahan ng Kababaihan, patutunayan!) with the following activities: March 8: Seminar on GAD basic concepts for new DA-PhilRice Batac staffMarch 11: On-station […]

Hangad ng DA-PhilRice ang “The Best para sa magsasaka”. Kaya naman, tuloy-tuloy ang pagseserbisyo simula pa noong 1985. Mula sa pagpili ng binhi hanggang pagsisinop ng ani ay tinututukan namin. Pati paggamit ng makinarya at pagnenegosyo. Nawa ang pangarap na maunlad na komunidad ng magsasaka ay maisakatuparan kung saan patuloy na tumataas ang ani at kita. Sa pamamagitan nito, siguradong laging sapat at abot-kayang bilhin ang bigas para sa lahat.

Women comprise 50-90% of the labor force in rice production. In the Philippines, women make up 39% of the agricultural workforce, engaging in activities like planting, harvesting, livestock raising, and food processing. Their dedication and hard work contribute significantly to global food security and sustainability. Let’s recognize and support women’s crucial role in agriculture!

Mahalaga ang papel ng kababaihan sa pagpapahusay ng sektor ng pagpapalay! Panoorin ang panayam kay Dr. Ofelia C. Malonzo, Gender and Development Focal ng DA-PhilRice Isabela. Alamin: 📌National Women’s Month 📌Tema: “Lipunang Patas sa Bagong Pilipinas, Kakayahan ng Kababaihan, Patutunayan” 📌Mga gampanin ng kababaihan sa pagpapalayan 📌Mga aktibidad ng DA-PhilRice Isabela para sa buwan ng kababaihan 💜💜💜

Matapos maging overseas Filipino worker ng 18 taon, umuwi si ka-Palay Jenipher Onera sa kanilang probinsya sa Batac, Ilocos Norte nang magkasakit ang kanyang ina. Nag-invest sya sa rice and grains trading business ngunit dahil sa pandemya, napilitan itong magsara. Sa kanyang pagsali sa pagsasanay na pinondohan ng Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund, natutunan niya ang pagtatanim ng certified inbred seeds, paggamit ng makinaryang pambukid, at tamang pamamahala ng sustansya. Kanyang […]

Understanding basic concepts of gender and development (GAD) is vital in mainstreaming GAD effectively. One common mistake is the use of “sex” and “gender” interchangeably. Sex depends on the biological and physiological features of a person – categorized as female or male; while gender is dictated by society and culture based on the femininity and masculinity of an individual. With certain qualities attached to specific gender such as women being […]

Championing inclusivity in the rice sector, PhilRice fully implements the Expanded Maternity Leave Law, granting pregnant female workers 105 days of paid leave, up from 60 days. This is to provide women employees with ample transition time to regain their health and overall wellness as well as to assume maternal roles before resuming paid work. This move reflects PhilRice’s commitment to employee well-being and gender equality,a commendable example for other […]

We’re igniting the spark of the 2024 National Women’s Month Celebration across the nation under the theme, “Lipunang Patas sa Bagong Pilipinas: Kakayahan ng Kababaihan, Patutunayan!” United in the global pursuit of gender equality and an inclusive society, the eight PhilRice stations launched the women’s month during the Institute’s flag raising ceremony. The celebration kicked off with a rendition of the National Anthem by an all-female ensemble, setting the stage […]

DA-PhilRice Isabela joins the celebration of National Women’s Month with the 2024 theme “Lipunang Patas sa Bagong Pilipinas: Kakayahan ng Kababaihan, Patutunayan!” The advocacy also aligns with the theme created for 2023-2028 of “WE for gender equality and inclusive society.” Staffers of the station wore violet garments which symbolize feminism, empowerment, and social inclusivity. We acknowledge women’s values, norms, and vital contributions to societal development, including men’s support to empower […]

In celebration of the 2024 National Women’s Month, PhilRice Midsayap staffers participated in its launching through a Motorcade Parade and Zumba Activity at the Municipal Plaza in Midsayap, Cotabato today, March 1. The celebration aims to capitalize on the recurring theme “WE for gender equality and inclusive society,” introduced in 2023. This theme, launched to renew commitment to the advocacy, builds upon the accomplishments under the 2016-2022 theme, “WE Make […]