PhilRice Midsayap, Negros, and Agusan renewed their commitment to excellence, an institutional value that has been at the center of their operations, during their 36th, 21st, and 34th anniversaries, respectively.
With the theme, “36 years of committed R4DE service for better rice community,” PhilRice Midsayap loaded their celebration with a series of activities to highlight stakeholders’ contributions to the station’s initiatives and operations, July 12.
In 2023, the station delivered and distributed 2,013,512 bags of inbred certified seeds and benefitted 693,754 RCEF farmers in Regions 9, 12, and BARMM.
Moreover, the Rice Business Innovations Systems (RiceBIS) has increased rice farmers’ annual income by Php192,893.00 in Libungan, North Cotabato and Php21,333.00 in Midsayap. It has trained 51 RiceBIS farmers through the Philippine Good Agricultural Practices Program (PhilGAP), connected with five institutional buyers and wholesalers, and conducted two batches of market scanning.
PhilRice Negros separately celebrated its 21st anniversary on July 27 with the theme “Fostering Growth and Achievement: Nurturing a Culture of Service and Excellence.” In 2023, it distributed over half a million high-quality seeds to more than 260,000 RCEF farmers. Its RCEF Unit received the Excellence Award for the 2023 wet season. The station’s efforts in producing high-quality seeds resulted in a 98% seed efficiency rating across seasons in 2023.
Both stations have passed the ISO Certification 9001:2015.
Meanwhile, PhilRice Agusan also celebrated its 34th anniversary with the theme “Rice to Meet You: 34 Years of Grains and Gains,” emphasizing its unwavering dedication to advancing rice farming in Northeastern Mindanao. The institute continues to play a vital role as a Nutrient Management Center, supporting Regions 10, 11, and 13 with innovative, location-specific technologies.
In 2023, PhilRice Agusan’s BDU cultivated 56.61 ha of rice seeds, producing 185,940 kg of high-quality seeds with up to 98.48% efficiency. This harvest supported CARAGA and neighboring Mindanao regions, reflecting the station’s commitment and dedication.
As part of the RCEF Program, PhilRice Agusan covered 15 provinces and 176 cities/municipalities, delivering 502,740 bags of high-quality inbred rice seeds—98% of its total allocation—to benefit 102,313 rice farmers during the 2023 wet and dry seasons.
The anniversary festivities included Sportsfest 2024, where staff and partners competed in various sports, fostering teamwork and camaraderie. This was followed by the Dangal ng PhilRice Agusan Awarding Ceremony, recognizing outstanding employees for their contributions to the institute’s success. The celebration continued with the Tropical Party Night, an evening showcasing the talents of PhilRice Agusan staffers.
