Ang bawat uri ng palay ay may kwento. Kwentong magpapakilala sa pinagmulan o kultura, sustansiyang hatid, kaakit-akit na anyo, at maging ang kakaibang lambot o kunat ng kanin. Lasahan, namnamin, at mamangha sa pambansang palay, bigas, o kanin.

The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) is now accepting applications on Thesis Fellowship for 2019 second semester implementation under the Research Fellowship Program. The Program provides funding support for thesis students with innovative researches that can contribute to the achievement of the following outcomes indicated in the Institute’s Strategic Plan: 1. increased productivity, cost-effectiveness, and profitability of rice farming in a sustainable manner; 2. improved rice trade through efficient postproduction, […]

Give thanks for all that happened in 2018 and prepare well for a challenging and jam-packed 2019 as PhilRice leads the task of ensuring use of quality inbred seeds nationwide and the stewardship of its biggest fund ever for this purpose. Thus, Deputy Executive Director for Development Dr. Karen Eloisa T. Barroga’s core message to the PhilRice family is: Magtulungan, Magkaisa, at Manalangin. Read her message: Ngayong magtatapos na ang […]

Our partners play a big role in achieving PhilRice mission and vision. Dr. Flordeliza H. Bordey, deputy executive director for research, extends her heartfelt gratitude to all our partners and stakeholders. Read her message: Christmas is such a wonderful time of the year, and not only because of our festive commemoration of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, our Savior, but because it also keeps us grounded on the […]

A simple “Thank you” can motivate, create good will, make peace, and solidify love and commitment. PhilRice Acting Executive Director Dr. Sailila E. Abdula is grateful for every effort we have done for the Institute and for the Filipino farmers.  Dr. Abdula extends his sincere year end greetings to all PhilRice staff and partners. Read his full message: This year, 2018, has been filled with overwhelming challenges and gratifying victories […]

If everyone is moving forward with one goal, then success will be natural. PhilRice Deputy Executive Director for Administrative Services and Finance  Abner T. Montecalvo motivates us to strengthen partnership and collaborations so the Institute can surpass its 2018 achievements. Read his message: To fellow stewards of PhilRice, partners, and our rice farmers: On behalf of the General Administrative Support Services sector of PhilRice, I convey my profound appreciation and […]

What’s more compelling for a millennial to stay at work longer than her peers? Jungie Amacanin- Diamsay, Dangal ng PhilRice Outstanding Development Worker in the Junior Service Contractors category, had been working in the country’s lead agency on rice research and development for five years, while statistics show that 4 in every 10 of her generation will resign from workplace in two years. “I love the entirety of my work- […]

The power of group marketing lies on the idea of farmers working together and helping each other. Everyone has an opportunity to acquire inputs, learn new knowledge, market produce, and increase income. As a result and in a sustainable manner, they sell their produce together and eventually rise as one.