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Science City of Munoz, Nueva Ecija – About 40 media practitioners from Central Luzon convened at the PhilRice Central Experiment Station based in this city to learn the latest information on the healthier rice project, January 9. PhilRice Development Communication (DevCom) Division, in coordination with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), organized the “Media Dialogue: Making Rice Healthier” to enlighten the media about the nutrition situation in the country and […]

Give thanks for all that happened in 2018 and prepare well for a challenging and jam-packed 2019 as PhilRice leads the task of ensuring use of quality inbred seeds nationwide and the stewardship of its biggest fund ever for this purpose. Thus, Deputy Executive Director for Development Dr. Karen Eloisa T. Barroga’s core message to the PhilRice family is: Magtulungan, Magkaisa, at Manalangin. Read her message: Ngayong magtatapos na ang […]

Our partners play a big role in achieving PhilRice mission and vision. Dr. Flordeliza H. Bordey, deputy executive director for research, extends her heartfelt gratitude to all our partners and stakeholders. Read her message: Christmas is such a wonderful time of the year, and not only because of our festive commemoration of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, our Savior, but because it also keeps us grounded on the […]

A simple “Thank you” can motivate, create good will, make peace, and solidify love and commitment. PhilRice Acting Executive Director Dr. Sailila E. Abdula is grateful for every effort we have done for the Institute and for the Filipino farmers.  Dr. Abdula extends his sincere year end greetings to all PhilRice staff and partners. Read his full message: This year, 2018, has been filled with overwhelming challenges and gratifying victories […]

If everyone is moving forward with one goal, then success will be natural. PhilRice Deputy Executive Director for Administrative Services and Finance  Abner T. Montecalvo motivates us to strengthen partnership and collaborations so the Institute can surpass its 2018 achievements. Read his message: To fellow stewards of PhilRice, partners, and our rice farmers: On behalf of the General Administrative Support Services sector of PhilRice, I convey my profound appreciation and […]

PhilRice launched the book, Communicating Climate Change in the Rice Sector, at the opening program of the 2017 National Conference of the Association of Development Communication Educators and Practitioners (ADCEP), December 1. “Rice agriculture is among the sectors most vulnerable to the adverse impacts of climate change. Yet, it appears that little is written about how to communicate climate change among rice stakeholders, especially the resource-poor farmers,” said Dr. Sailila […]

PhilRice’s food scientists found that lees, a residue from tapuy (Philippine rice wine), is an alternative nutrient-rich ingredient to baked food products. In a study by Rosaly Manaois and Amelia Morales, results showed that rice wine lees significantly improves the protein and dietary fiber content of brownies, a popular Filipino snack food. This finding comes from the paper, Nutritional and sensory quality of brownies supplemented with Tapuy (Philippine Rice Wine) […]

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