The Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Seed Program has been a game-changer for some Filipino farmers, providing high-quality certified seeds that have boosted productivity. For 37-year-old Charlie Pasaquian, president of the Midpapan-Balogo Communal Irrigation System (CIS) in North Cotabato, RCEF not only transformed his farm but also reshaped his agriculture outlook. His perspective changed dramatically during a stint abroad when he saw a farmer driving a BMW in Taiwan—a sharp […]