The Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International (CABI) led by Dr. Feng Zhang, CABI Regional Director for East and South-East Asia (first from the right) and Philippine Rice Research Institute represented by Dr. Eduardo Jimmy P. Quilang, deputy executive director for research (first from the left), spearheaded recent discussions on improving the institutions’ partnership on controlling fall armyworm (FAW). This emerging insect pest used to only infest corn, but it […]

Salam Nature Farm, a farm school in Zamboanga Sibugay, recently launched its second batch of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund Farmer Field School (RCEF FFS) in Brgy. Balagon, Siay. The course implemented technology demonstrations, hands-on training, and lectures on the PalayCheck System to 55 farmer-scholars for 12 sessions. Salam Nature Farm is the first farm school in Region 9 accredited by the Technical Educational Skills Development Authority to implement the […]

More than 11,000 rice farmers are set to receive certified inbred rice seeds and knowledge products from the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Seed and Rice Extension Services programs. The certificates for these seeds were distributed during the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisvo Fair held Nov. 4-5 at the Laguna Sports Complex in Sta. Cruz, Laguna. The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) in Los Baños has allocated more than 30,000 seed bags, […]

Taking steps to improve high-value crop cultivation alongside rice farming, five farmers’ associations in San Carlos, Negros Occidental are pursuing the Philippine Good Agricultural Practices (PhilGAP) certification with support from Rice Business Innovations System 2.0, East West Seed Co., and the San Carlos Municipal Agriculture Office. Planning commenced on August 15 with the joint efforts of public and private organizations, aiming to bolster the farmers’ competitiveness and resilience.

An online orientation of PhilRice corporate officials organized by the Administrative Support Division and Finance Management Division, was conducted on August 30, which provided a comprehensive understanding of roles and cultivated awareness of the organization’s essential policies. New and existing management officials were equipped with insights into their involvement in critical areas such as recruitment, learning development, awards and recognitions, and performance management. The activity underscored the Institute’s commitment to […]

Pesticide applicators join the annual physical examination at PhilRice CES on May 2, 3, and 5. As part of the Pesticide Safety Program, the Integrated Management Systems and Services Office, about 60 staffers undergo blood tests, consultation, and chest X-ray routine. Dr. Racquel Quilang, the Institute’s medical consultant, provided recommendations and medications based on results.

Agricultural Officer Dr. Bo Zhou (center) of the Food and Agriculture Organization Regional Office for Asia and Pacific, visited PhilRice CES on August 7 for a discussion and progress of the “Building Capacity on Promoting Economically and Environmentally Efficient Rice Production through DSR” project with PhilRice’s DSR team. This project aims to support rice farmers in reducing production costs through the promotion of mechanized DSR technologies. During this visit, Dr. […]

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Region 3 acquires valuable insights from PhilRice’s gender and development (GAD) practices and services dedicated to fostering a more inclusive society.

Research, development, and administrative workers at the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) in Batac City, Ilocos Norte have improved their emergency response capabilities to safeguard clients and visitors during office or field emergencies. Spearheaded by the Philippine Red Cross, the training enhanced staff’s skills on standard first aid and CPR procedures. They completed their two-day training on July 12.

Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center stocks up on emergency blood supply with 15 volunteers from the Philippine Rice Research Institute in Batac City, Ilocos Norte on June 26. The donated blood units will be allocated to patients who are undergoing surgeries, receiving cancer treatment, managing chronic illnesses, or recovering from traumatic injuries.