Written by the Web Team Selected young farmers across the country are bound for a training in Japan to be business entrepreneurs after they complete a 75-day pre-departure orientation course under the Young Filipino Farmers Training Program (YFFTP). A part of the pre-departure training was conducted at the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), Jan. 30-Feb 3. The PhilRice training, the second activity in the pre-departure orientation course, covered operating […]

Written by the Web Team   Rice scents, anyone? With inspiration from modern expensive scents in the market, the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) had added more value to rice by creating its line of scents that are environment-friendly and non-allergenic. Available in 20 feminine, masculine, and unisex fragrances, the rice perfumes are produced using semi-organic materials that include glutinous rice – the type of rice used as raw material […]

Written by the Web Team   Over the years, the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) has delivered unparalleled service to the Filipino farmers by developing cost-effective technologies to make rice farming fulfilling and profitable—an accomplishment that was contributed for the most part by returning scholars, a PhilRice official said. Dr. Manuel Jose C. Regalado, PhilRice’s deputy executive director for research and chair of the Staff Development Committee, said for close […]

Dr. Mamaril (fourth from left) In recognition to his outstanding contributions in agricultural science, Dr. Caezar P. Mamaril, PhilRice’s senior consultant, was conferred the 2009 Excellence Award, the highest honor given by the Philippine Federation of Professional Associations (PFPA).

Written by the Web Team   The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), the country`s lead agency in rice science and development, recently released eight new early maturing varieties, providing farmers with more options on suitable and better varieties to plant. Thelma F. Padolina, division head of the Institute`s Plant Breeding and Biotechnology Division said the National Seed Industry Council (NSIC) approved the release of the eight early maturing varieties after […]

Written by the Web Team   The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) had responded to the call of help for the victims of Typhoon Sendong by sending cash donations through the Sagip Kapamilya of ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc. Dr. Eufemio T. Rasco Jr, PhilRice executive director, lauded the initiative conducted during the Institute`s Christmas program. “The sufficient amount we raised in an instant announcement shows how we hold the value of […]

Written by the Web Team   Is rice just a source of carbohydrates? Think again. A food scientist based in the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) said that rice has more to give than carbohydrates with the consumption of unpolished or brown rice and colored or pigmented rice. Dr. Marissa V. Romero, who recently presented the health benefits of rice in a scientific forum for the media, said that rice […]

Written by the Web Team   December may not be a popular month for graduation, but for the farmers in Northeastern Luzon, this month is more special with the completion of their training facilitated by the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) based in San Mateo, Isabela. About 1,000 farmers had graduated from Palaycheck Field School in separate ceremonies, Dec. 8-9, after finishing two seasons of learning the PalayCheck principles and […]

Written by the Web Team   While there are rice varieties that have evolved by natural and farmer selection, rice varietal development remains a priority in a country with a fast-growing population and with a rice self-sufficiency goal, a plant breeder based in the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) said. Thelma F. Padolina, head of PhilRice`s Plant Breeding and Biotechnology Division, said that breeding is continuously pursued to provide the […]

Written by the Web Team   Two of the country’s leading runners dominated the Run for Rice, an advocacy run recently organized by the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) to cap the celebration of the National Rice Awareness Month (NRAM). Mercedita Manipol-Fetalvero, Philippine’s unrivaled 10K queen, and Army Duty Sergeant Alquin Bolivar clinched the women’s and men’s top medal in the 10K run covering the Quirino Grandstand and Roxas Blvd […]