The Commission on Audit (COA) has commended PhilRice CES and Bicol for their Gender and Development (GAD) efforts during the evaluation of their 2024 GAD accomplishments held at their respective stations earlier this year. COA Auditor May Salvador (in pink blouse, from the right) recognized how the stations effectively implemented and mainstreamed GAD-related programs, resulting in a 93.3% utilization rate for CES and 48.43% for Bicol.

PhilRice Gender and Development Office organized and conducted a stakeholders’ consultation with representatives from the City Government of Muñoz, National Irrigation Administration, Department of Agrarian Reform, Central Luzon State University, and Municipal Agriculture Office-Zaragoza on May 29 at its headquarters to firm up its gender and development agenda. The GAD agenda will address gender issues in agriculture by validating strategies to close gender gaps, and will align them with national […]

To address the needs of agriculture stakeholders to have easier access to science-based rice information, Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) launched new social media accounts during its Farmers Field Day dubbed as the Lakbay Palay in Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, March 20-21. The Institute’s page on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@philricetv/shorts) and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@rice_matters) were created based on stakeholders’ demand for rice information on said platforms.  In a survey conducted on […]

To support a Negros-based cooperative in expanding its agribusiness ventures, the Bank of the Philippine Islands Foundation (BPIF), Inc. is equipping the organization with enterprise machines that will enhance the transport and production of the farmers’ produce. Anileen Pajarillo, implementer of the Rice Business Innovations System (RiceBIS) Community Program of Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) in Negros, said the Quezon Codcod RiceBIS Farmers’ Cooperative (QueCoRiFACo) has received a truck and […]

Ito ang masiglang sigaw ng tatlumpu’t anim na aktibong kababaihan mula sa Pangkalahatang Samahan ng Magsasaka ng Siniloan (PASAMASI) sa ginanap na need assessment at Gender Sensitivity Workshop sa Siniloan, Laguna. Sa pagtitipon na ito, ang bawat kababaihan ay masayang nakilahok sa talakayan tungkol sa gender and development. Nagpahayag din sila ng kanilang determinasyon na makiisa sa RiceBIS at maging kabahagi sa pag-unlad ng kanilang lugar. 🌾🙋🏼‍♀️💰 Malugod ding ipinahayag […]

Wearing purple on Fridays of March shows solidarity and support for women and creates a visible reminder of the importance of gender equality in the workplace. Simple yet impactful, it is DA-PhilRice Isabela staffers’ way to participate and demonstrate their commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion.

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In celebration of the International Women’s Day on March 8, the DA PhilRice Bicol organized a short program with fun-filled activities. This event serves as a tribute to our dedicated female staffers, recognizing their unwavering commitment and hard work in delivering efficient and effective services to our valued clients. Let us champion diversity and empowerment for inclusive society and advancing gender equality. 💜

This International Women’s Day, we invite you to watch this inspiring video of women’s unique strength and capabilities. Let’s unite in championing gender equality, recognizing and honoring the invaluable contributions of women to our community and the world. Ka-Juana, share your story here!

In line with the 2024 International Women’s Day, PhilRice Midsayap celebrated the occasion by joining the #𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆. Everyone in PhilRice is encouraged to join. By using the hashtag and wearing anything Purple on all the Fridays of March, signifies the PhilRice staffers’ support for women’s empowerment and gender equality.