Browsing by Name "Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice)"
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₱25-M program launched
(Manila Bulletin,March 18, 2011 , on page 4)The Department of Agriculture (DA) is launching the P25-million Biotechnology Research Fellowship Program (BRFP) to develop better crops, improve livestock and generate higher fisheries output. BRFP will complement the ... -
Biotechnology lecture
(Manila Bulletin,August 31, 2000 , on page 21)Dr. Leocadio Sebastian, newly appointed executive director of the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice), discusses 'Biotechnology for Increased Food Production: Prospects, Issues, and ... -
Carrageenan from seaweeds: A breakthrough that boosts rice productivity
(Panay News,December 28, 2015 , on page C5-C7)Carrageenan plant growth regulator (CPGR) has recently been found to increase rice yield by more than 65 percent. Carrageenan is an indigestible polysaccharide (carbohydrate) extracted from edible seaweeds. It is mainly ... -
DA offers grants on biotech research
(Malaya,March 18, 2011 , on page B2)The Department of Agriculture is launching the P25-million Biotechnology Research Fellowship Program (BRFP) to develop better crops, improve livestock and generate higher fisheries output. BRFP will complement the work of ... -
[ The Department of Agriculture (DA) celebrates its 118th Anniversary ]
(Malaya,June 23, 2016 , on page A11)The Department of Agriculture (DA) celebrates its 118th Anniversary with its vital role in nation building more marked than ever. Mandated to promote agricultural and fisheries development and growth, the DA has been at ... -
Fisheries biotechnology center to rise in Central Luzon
(SunStar Philippines,March 30, 2022 , on page 6)Agriculture Secretary William Dar and Central Luzon State University (CLSU) president Edgar Orden presided over the signing of the memorandum of agreement on the construction of the National Fisheries Research and Development ... -
Is creation of a Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources a good idea?
(The Manila Times,December 24, 2020 , on page B5)A number of stakeholders in the fishery sector had been calling for the establishment of a Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DFAR), separate from the Department of Agriculture (DA). Its proponents cite two ... -
Is tobacco the next 'miracle crop'?
(SunStar Philippines,May 6, 2018 , on page 6)Tobacco juice, tobacco dust juice and tobacco lime are not only for traditional organic insecticide used in domestic gardening but also for mainstream commercial agriculture. Tobacco has been proven effective against a ... -
Marine resources development through biotechnology pushed
(Panay News,July 7, 2006 , on page B1)The need to identify the research gaps in fisheries biotechnology and developing strategies to address common concerns, and enhancing collaboration among the different research and development units from government agencies, ... -
The new DA structure
(The Philippine Star,May 28, 2000 , on page 23)The Department of Agriculture has finally issued the highly controversial administrative order reorganizing the management structure of the department. According to the AO issued last May 15, a copy of which was furnished ... -
Nueva Ecija fishing sector gets boost
(Daily Tribune,March 30, 2022 , on page B15)The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Central Luzon State University (CLSU) are set to construct the National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI) Biotechnology Center at the Bureau of Fisheries and ... -
P25-M Biotechnology Research Fellowship Program launched
(Panay News,April 3, 2011 , on page C2)The Department of Agriculture (DA) is launching the P25-million Biotechnology Research Fellowship Program (BRFP) to develop better crops, improve livestock and generate higher fisheries output. BRFP will complement the ... -
Rediscovering the wild but useful seagrass
(Panay News,May 9, 2019 , on page 10)Locally-known as ragiwdiw and bankuan in Bicol, the seagrass (Rynchospora corymbosa) is a perennial plant species which grows abundantly in the flood-prone areas of the region. While it is considered as useless by some, ... -
SEAFDEC AQD marks 27th anniversary
(The Philippine Star,July 3, 2000 , on page 50)The government-hosted Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC AQD) based in Tigbauan, Iloilo, will celebrate its 27th anniversary on July 6-7. Among the highlights of the celebration ... -
Seagrass craft making flourishes in Camarines Sur
(The Philippine Star,May 12, 2019 , on page B4)From the plain-looking handwoven slippers to embroidered bags and embellished baskets, seagrass craft making in San Fernando, Camarines Sur has grown into a full-blown home-based business, providing additional income to ... -
Technologization could boost PH agriculture
(The Manila Times,October 11, 2019 , on page H4)When it comes to understanding the vital role of technology and innovation in boosting the agriculture sector, newly appointed Agriculture Secretary William Dar is very much abreast of developments. For that and more, he ... -
Time to consider the creation of a Dep't of fisheries and aquatic resources
(Manila Bulletin,May 13, 2018 , on page B-4)The recent decision of President Duterte to return the National Food Authority (NFA), the National Irrigation Administration (NIA), the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), and the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) ... -
What to do with agriculture in 2016 and beyond
(Manila Bulletin,January 10, 2016 , on page B-2)The start of the year is always an opportune time to pause, to take stock where we are; recall the things that have turned out well; contemplate on the others where we could have done better, and resolve what to do moving ...