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PH satellite rice monitoring system wins top civil service award

A government-based satellite system that tracks rice planting, harvest forecasts, and crop damage nationwide has earned one of the country’s highest public service honors for helping ensure food supply. The Philippine Rice Information System (PRiSM), a multi-agency platform that produces near-real-time rice data using satellites and field validation, was recently named Gawad Lingkod Bayan ng […]
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7 provinces to get high-zinc rice in child-focused program

About 1,500 day care and elementary school learners at nutritional risk in seven provinces will receive high-zinc rice under a 90-day feeding program backed by an international civic service organization and the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice). The program, “Stronger Together: United for Children’s Nutrition, Mental Health, and Education,” led by Kiwanis International-Philippine […]
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Pancakes from rice, soybean scraps? Scientists say it’s healthier

Pancakes are a popular breakfast and snack, valued for their sweet, soft, and fluffy texture. Yet, conventional mixes often contain excess fats and calories that contribute little to nutrition. To address this, food technologists from the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice) and the Department of Food Science and Technology-Central Luzon State University (DFST-CLSU) […]
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PhilRice warns of major rice pest threats in early 2026

The Department of Agriculture–Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice) urged farmers to prepare for possible pest infestations in the first quarter of 2026, citing historical data that point to widespread risks across rice-producing regions. Data from 2021 to 2025 compiled by the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) identified brown planthoppers (BPH), rice stemborers, rodents, bacterial leaf […]
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Rice remains vital to energy, health; nutrition experts say

Nutrition experts from the Rice Chemistry and Food Science Division of the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice) reaffirmed that rice remains central to the Filipino diet, providing energy and essential nutrients for daily activities. “When consumed in proper portions and paired with vegetables, fish, and other nutrient-rich foods, rice sustains energy and supports […]
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