Women-farmers spend more time and receive lower wage than their male counterparts, an exhibit of the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) in Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija showed.

Rona T. Dollentas is a soil scientist. She has greatly contributed in producing the guide books for different soil types in the Philippines.

Start them young. The Rice Science Museum of the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) recently opened its new exhibition, titled, Wonderful World of Rice, in an attempt to engage the youth as agriculture advocates.

With the women actively involved in majority of agricultural work, PhilRice is showcasing farm equipment for women in an exhibit.

Micronutrient deficiency or hidden hunger refers to vitamin and mineral deficiencies affecting people of all ages and gender regardless of socioeconomic status.

Rep. Lucy Torres-Gomez was named as new Rice Ambassadress in a recent meeting at the House of Representatives, Quezon City.

The Rice Science Museum established in this city is honoring the women rice workers.

Kara Patria C. David, The Outstanding Women in the Nation`s Service awardee for Broadcast Journalism in 2010, marked the Women’s Month celebration.