With rice wastage and an aging farm workforce raising concerns about food security, a summer leadership camp conducted on May 26, 2026, in Nueva Ecija introduced children to the value of rice, farming, and food responsibility. Data from the Department of Science and Technology – Food and Nutrition Research Institute show that Filipinos waste around 542,477.6 mt of milled rice each year, enough to feed about 5.17 million. Meanwhile, the […]

About 1,500 day care and elementary school learners at nutritional risk in seven provinces will receive high-zinc rice under a 90-day feeding program backed by an international civic service organization and the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice). The program, “Stronger Together: United for Children’s Nutrition, Mental Health, and Education,” led by Kiwanis International-Philippine Luzon District (KI-PLD) will run in Camarines Norte, Sorsogon, Palawan, Laguna, Cavite, Quezon, and Pangasinan.  […]

Nutrition experts from the Rice Chemistry and Food Science Division of the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice) reaffirmed that rice remains central to the Filipino diet, providing energy and essential nutrients for daily activities.  “When consumed in proper portions and paired with vegetables, fish, and other nutrient-rich foods, rice sustains energy and supports overall health,” said Dr. Riza Abilgos-Ramos, registered nutritionist-dietitian and career scientist. The expert explained that […]