Food security and attainment of a robust economy
IN THE Philippines and throughout the world, food security and the attainment of a robust economy will always remain a major challenge.
Towards the attainment...
Crustacean program for Eastern Visayas
SUSTAINABLE production of crustaceans in Eastern Visayas is expected to be achieved following the conduct of different research and development initiatives.
This welcome development will...
A big boost for science and technology
THE ADVANCEMENT of science and technology in the country has been fuelled by the recent signing of the Balik Scientist law by President Rodrigo...
Excellence in Agri, Aqua, Natural Resources Innovations
THE Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD), one of the sectoral councils under the Department of Science and...
Missing link between smoking and other diseases
BASED on a report by the World Health Organization (WHO), the use of tobacco has declined since 2000.
However, the reduction is insufficient to meet...
Veer away from traditional drying of palay
TRADITIONALLY, most farmers have been drying their palay on the pavements of national roads and highways.
However, this practice has constantly placed the safety of...
Bright projections for renewable energy
THE PROBABILITY of having an electric grid running on renewable power in the coming decades is becoming clearer after many countries and regions are...
Promotion of plant-based food
ENVIRONMENTALIST group Greenpeace and partner organizations are spearheading celebrations for the World Meat Free Week (WMFM) in the Philippines to call on parents, school...
Intellectual property protection and management
THE Intellectual Property (IP) Master Class, which is an intensive training-workshop on IP protection and management, was recently conducted with at least 25 trainees...
Crop management, adaptable technologies for tomato growing
LATELY, tomato farmers in the various regions of the country have been experiencing damage to their drop due to different factors, which include among...