Posted Document’s December 6, 2021   Negotiated Procurement Notice of Awards (NOA) PR 2021-11-6331 Unique 2021 Hardware and Construction Supplies NOA Conforme Notice to Proceed (NTP) PO 21-11-0748 Delivery of Supplies and Materials for the construction of PhilRice Tower for Institution Tower Lighting  

DA-PhilRice Batac, Isabela, Los Baños, and Negros were awarded ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System) certification by SOCOTEC Certification Philippines in 2021. This makes all stations ISO-Certified. Agusan, Midsayap, and Bicol were certified earlier.  The Central Experiment Station (CES) was declared compliant with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental), and ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety) after the second audit on Nov. 17-19.  The certification covered Rice Research and Development, Business Development […]

The Institute supports professionalization as one of the Department of Agriculture’s strategies in transforming Philippine agriculture. Strengthening the agriculture career system, improving farm business management, engaging the youth and women, and providing easy and efficient services could help achieve a food-secure and resilient Philippines.

During the Agusan branch station’s 31st anniversary on Aug 9, Director Dr. Caesar Joventino Tado stated that the station will focus on macro and micronutrient deficiencies and toxicities research to achieve 4t/ha in Caraga Region by 2022. Tado also lauded the branch’s entire workforce for supporting the RCEF team in the seed distribution, extension, and communication efforts this year. He thanked the pioneering staff for their continued service.

Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rice Research Institute will convene the rice sector to discuss the new challenges and opportunities in rice research for development (R4D) in the 33rd Ugnay Palay: National Rice R4D e-conference, Nov. 4-5. Dr. John C. de Leon, executive director, said that the conference will focus on the agriculture sector adapting strategies that emphasize food security amidst the pandemic. “The pandemic is pushing us to think and act […]

Be RICEponsibly healthy. The public is encouraged to consume healthier rice produced by Filipino farmers in the month-long celebration of the National Rice Awareness Month (NRAM) this November. The celebration, which kicks off on Nov. 8, highlights the importance of pigmented and brown rice with the theme “Be RICEponsibly healthy.” Golden Rice is also being introduced. Food scientist Dr. Marissa V. Romero of DA-PhilRice stressed that the health benefits of […]

DA-PhilRice is eyeing more modern, non-exclusive technology licensing agreements following the signing of two agreements allowing the Guimba, Nueva Ecija-based ACT Machineries and Metal Craft Corporation to manufacture and commercialize institute-developed farm machines. These machines are the Multipurpose Seeder that distributes seeds uniformly and the Ride-on Buoyant Tiller capable of tilling soft, shallow, to relatively deep-mud fields. Executive director Dr. John C. de Leon said the agreements are “gateway to […]

Twenty farmers were briefed about high-yielding rice varieties and pest and nutrient management technologies in a techno-orientation conducted by Los Baños station at the DA-Agricultural Training Institute (DA-ATI)-assisted farm school in Pila, Laguna on Oct. 14.  Showcased at the Roqueza Integrated Farm school owned by Evita Roqueza, were public hybrid (M1), NSIC Rc 216, a popular inbred in the locality, and the newly released varieties Rc 508, Rc 510, and […]

Fire and electrical safety awareness is key in fire prevention and in performing maintenance and repairs of electrical equipment by qualified personnel. On Aug. 27, 30 workers from different divisions at our Central Experiment Station (CES) participated in the Basic Electrical Safety Awareness webinar to help improve the institute’s Occupational Health and Safety Management System. The Integrated Management Standards and Services Office led the training with Markrinello M. Sarical of […]

The Esperanza RiceBIS Producers Cooperative (ESRIPCO) in Agusan del Norte is targeting a multi-purpose upgrade within the next two years following its operation since RiceBIS Agusan organized it during its 2019 RiceBIS Phase 1.  ESRIPCO currently provides high-quality seeds and farm inputs in the province. Meanwhile, 50 farmer-members of the Gumaga Farmers Association in Libungan, North Cotabato can now reduce their production cost including milling rice products after receiving farm […]