DA-PhilRice has launched the Wok Tok PalayCheck System Challenge to make all staff understand and live up to its technologies integrated into the system. Staff from CES and seven branches participating in the challenge will have to Wok Tok or “walk the talk” in this game-changer campaign. Executive Director John C. de Leon explained, “this challenge is expected to be seamless and will not be treated as a new activity. […]

Pangasinan Vice Governor Ronald DG Lambino expressed commitment with DA-PhilRice and Central Luzon State University (CLSU) in crafting science-based policy for their farmer-constituents. On August  11, specific issues affecting local productivity such as the use of quality seeds and integrated crop management were identified as the springboard for discussion for the local policy-makers to enable them to craft need-based policies for farmers. This will be done through a science and […]

More farmers in the regions are fast developing their entrepreneurial mentality as they become more adept in agribusiness, building partnerships, and supporting the DA-PhilRice RiceBIS program.  RiceBIS aims to improve the competitiveness of rice and rice-based farming communities in provinces by addressing farmers’ need for resilient, cost-effective and sustainable production, processing and marketing at affordable price. In Masbate, 150 farmers from Milagros and Mandaon municipalities trained in Agroenterprise Development from […]

GLENDALINE L. KALAW Executive Assistant III, Office of the Executive Director Prior to her current post, she co-authored publications on Rice Integrated Crop Management in the Philippines, and was a part of the inception team of the Rice Check System, now known as the PalayCheck System. She embarked on her career as a financial analyst, statistical associate, and technical support to research management after earning her degree in Agribusiness Management […]

The interim organizational structure for our branch stations are now in effect for seamless decision making, program implementation, communication, and staff engagement. The Batac and Isabela branch stations are now under the Office of the Deputy Executive Director (ODED) for Research. Bicol, Los Baños, and Negros report to the ODED for Development. Meanwhile, Agusan and Midsayap stations are under the direction of the ODED for Administrative Services and Finance. The […]

Joy Bartolome A. Duldulao OIC Branch Director, PhilRice Isabela April 27, 2021. San Mateo, Isabela. Covid-19 got me! I got vaxxed earlier. I was probably the first non-senior citizen employee of DA-PhilRice to get the Covid-19 vaccine, together with those with comorbidities. Having been jabbed, what was to be a jubilant event took an ugly turn. Three days after my vaccination, a fever set in, which progressed for two more […]

DA- PhilRice and its seven branch stations showcased modern rice technologies during its biggest series of technology demonstrations called PalaySikatan under the RCEF-Seed Program. PalaySikatan bolstered collaborative partnerships among provincial and municipal local government units together with DA-RFOs in implementing RCEF activities in 53 provinces with 99 sites. Agusan del Sur Vice Governor Samuel E. Tortor, who is new in rice farming, said “the technology demonstration educated me and increased […]

Some 180 rice farmers have joined the Participatory Technology Demonstration activities under the ongoing Rice-Based Farming Technology Transfer Program for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). DA-PhilRice Midsayap station, and BARMM’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Agrarian Reform are undertaking the program funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency. The farmers established varietal trials on Kiraban Kapucao, Upland Dinorado, NSIC Rc27, Dinorado Premium, and Sakilan at test sites […]

Farmers’ harvest of 4.626M mt in Jan-March 2021 is 8.6% higher than the same period in 2020 and also breaks the 2018 Q1 record harvest. Secretary William D. Dar expressed optimism that, barring destructive typhoons and other natural calamities, the record first-quarter achievement will help hit the 20.4M mt palay production target this year. Dar commended rice farmers, local government technologists and leaders, including industry stakeholders nationwide for this achievement […]

DA will supply hybrid seeds to 15 of the 57 provinces that used to be solely covered by RCEF, including Bukidnon, under the government’s National Rice Program (NRP). Bukidnon is starting its transition from inbred to hybrid rice production this 2021 wet season because of its high production potential. The Agusan station honored Bukidnon for its shift to hybrid rice production during a provincial briefing/workshop on Integrated Rice Program in […]