The governments of Australia and the Philippines have partnered anew for a stronger agricultural research and development (R&D) efforts. This development came after Dr. Reynaldo V. Ebora, Executive Director of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) was recently appointed as a member of the Policy Advisory Council (PAC) of the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR). ACIAR PAC plays a key role in the planning and implementation of ACIAR’s international agricultural research portfolio.

Yap, J. P. Jr. (2020, August 29 - 3-). Australia, PH renew stronger AANR ties. Panay News, p. 8.