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.

As one of the leading private universities in the country, Holy Angel University (HAU) shared its best practices on educating the public in a recent visit led by Dr. John C. de Leon, PhilRice executive director, HAU alumnus and recipient of the Order of Saint Gabriel Archangel Outstanding Achievement. The Pinatubo museum, Vicente Manansala collection, and the HAU history room were among the learning sites visited at HAU.

In compliance with Republic Act No. 11163, DA-PhilRice held its first National Bible Day Forum, Jan. 30. Over 600 participants from the Institute and fellow government agencies nearby reflected on how the Bible plays a role in their lives as individuals and public servants. Above, Executive Director John de Leon (2nd from left) is giving Dr. Ronnie Domingo, forum speaker, a certificate of appreciation. With them are Dr. Jasper Tallada, […]

The Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice) hosted the launching of a partnership on Jan. 20 that aims to promote a water-saving technology that will reduce methane emission from rice farming. Conducted at the Crop Biotech Center, the partnership sealed agreements between the Upper Pampanga River Integrated Irrigation Systems of the National Irrigation Authority, Ostrom Climate Solutions Inc., and three Irrigators Associations. The agreement involves the use of the […]

Wellness hubs like a meet-up spot on a rooftop called Roofscape, D’Pharm Herbal and Vegetable Garden, and an arboretum were launched in a mindsetting and mental wellness activity of the development sector, Jan. 24. Initiated by the Office of the Deputy Executive Director for Development, the activity was aimed to strengthen teamwork and encourage staff to de-stress after a hard day’s work.

(L-R) Artists Hermisanto, DA-PhilRice alumna Buts Newingham, and resident artist Sonny Pangilinan launched their three-person exhibit, “Ani ng sining at agham” in the Science City of Muñoz on Dec 14. Hosted by the Tourism Office of the Science City of Muñoz in Nueva Ecija, the exhibit features artworks that used rice grains and hull as a medium. Exhibit runs until Jan 20, 2023.