Posted by Vanessa Tingson Nov - 5 - 2023
PhilRice Negros recently awarded local government units with excellent performance during the 2023 wet season implementation of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Seed and Extension programs. Selection was based on their actual distribution percentage compared to their delivery rate. This assessment considered syncing the physical inventory with the RCEF-Seed Monitoring System and LGU participation during deliberations. LGUs that fully cooperated with the syncing process were commended for their crucial […]
Posted by Glaiza Carrera Nov - 5 - 2023
Following the Institute’s recognition in the 2022 Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) Gender and Development Plans & Budget recognition, staff from the DAP visited DA-PhilRice to document our outstanding Gender and Development (GAD) mainstreaming as part of DAP’s effort to create a comprehensive compendium of government best practices. “It is never easy to mainstream GAD in an institution, and as we proceeded with the data collection, we witnessed that […]
Posted by Yobhel Louisse Beltran Nov - 5 - 2023
Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Seed Program has taken a significant step forward by allocating over 100,000 bags of certified inbred seeds to Central Luzon. The program began with a kick-off ceremony in five provinces, with 116, 000 bags of inbred seeds distributed across 115 municipalities. Aurora province received 9,940 bags, while Bataan is slated to receive 10,723 bags, Bulacan is set to be provided with 26,808 bags, Pampanga with […]
Posted by Mark Joseph Zuniga Nov - 5 - 2023
The Central Experiment Station has passed its September ISO external audit and is expected to be re-certified with three ISO standards. These are: ISO 9001 Quality Management System; 14001 Environmental MS and 45001 Occupational Health and Safety MS, which are valid for a fresh 3-year period. The Worldwide Quality Assurance (WQA) Philippines conducted the external audit. All seven branch stations have also passed the same audit, securing ISO 9001 recertification. […]
Posted by Ardian M. Dolera and Aubrey Vista P. Manalo Nov - 5 - 2023
About 50,000 farmers across the country have learned new technologies from the Lakbay Palay conducted at PhilRice CES and its seven branch stations, and livestreamed in the social media from September to October. Emilita del Rosario, a 60-year-old member of the Joyful Garden Farm Organic Farmers Association and one of the participants, said that they witnessed the performance of new varieties, which have larger grains than varieties they usually grow. […]
Posted by Katrina Janelle Alarcon Nov - 5 - 2023
The Institute, in collaboration with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC), signed a memorandum of agreement, which focuses on the development of an area-based yield index insurance for rice from satellite data. Signed during the 6th International Rice Congress (IRC) held at the Philippine International Convention Center on Oct. 16-19, the agreement aims to enhance Filipino farmers’ resilience to climatic risks. “This partnership […]
Posted by Katrina Janelle Alarcon Nov - 5 - 2023
Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) is marking its 38th founding anniversary with the theme “Better Rice Communities.” “We celebrate another year of unwavering dedication to our rice farming communities. Our commitment to enhancing their lives has never been stronger. Each one of us has shown relentless determination and continuous improvement in our efforts to support our farmers. Congratulations to us all for elevating our services, fostering growth within our communities, […]
Posted by philrice-admin Nov - 3 - 2023
Dr. Kyu Seong Lee, director of the Korea Program for International Cooperation in Agricultural Technology (KOPIA) Philippine Center and vice administrator of Rural Development Administration (RDA) in Korea, has encouraged local government units and the academe in Bicol to increase productivity in saline-prone agricultural areas. In the seminar titled, “Salinity Tolerance in rice: Exploring mechanisms and advancing productivity through effective management strategies,” Lee shared the practices implemented by South Korea […]
Posted by philrice-admin Sep - 8 - 2023
Eighteen staffers from CES and branch stations engaged in a 2-day workshop on business plan preparation facilitated by Go Negosyo’s Kapatid Agri Mentor Me Program (KAMMP) organized by the Process Inovations project team of the Rice Business Innovations System (RiceBIS) 2.0. Participating implementers learn practical skills in creating business models, basic accounting, and business planning, which is crucial for empowering farmers to establish value chain-oriented cluster enterprises and improving their […]
Posted by Eloueza Marie dela Cruz Aug - 30 - 2023
The Philippine Rice Research Institute won 18 individual/group/institutional awards for the months of July and August. Four accolades were bestowed to the Institute by the Philippine Agricultural Journalists, Inc. Binhi Awards 2022, including the Hall of Fame Awards for Best Agricultural Magazine and Best Agri-info and Media Campaign on July 20 at Quezon City, Metro Manila. The Golden (Malusog) Rice Project and the DA-PhilRice Facebook page were also recognized with […]
