SEARCA in the News

LOS BAŇOS — Dr. Glenn B. Gregorio, a scientist, research manager, and teacher, was awarded Crop Science Society of the Philippines (CSSP) Honorary Fellow for his significant contributions to crop science through his pioneering breeding research. Gregorio, who is also director of the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA), led the development of at least 20 rice varieties with tolerance to abiotic stresses while at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) as senior plant breeder. Gregorio's studies on the genetics and molecular mapping for salinity tolerance, and his development of rapid screening techniques resulted… Read more

The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (Searca) is advocating the use of digital technology to boost plant science to improve the lives and earnings of farmers. More than 350 scientists, researchers and educators recently convened to discuss ways digital technology can be harnessed to boost plant science during the 25th Federation of Crop Science Societies of the Philippines and the 1st Federation of Plant Science Associations of the Philippines (FPSAP) Scientific Conference held at Apo View Hotel in Davao City from September 17 to 21. During the opening of the conference that had the theme… Read more

"The reality of digitalizing agriculture is won or lost at the farmer level, where applicability and sustainability have to be tested." Dr. Glenn B. Gregorio, director of the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA), said this before more than 350 scientists, researchers and educators at the opening of the 25th Federation of Crop Science Societies of the Philippines (FCSSP) and the first Federation of Plant Science Associations of the Philippines (FPSAP) Scientific Conference in Davao City last week. FPSAP is composed of the Crop Science Society of the Philippines, the Philippine Seed Industry Association… Read more

Los Baños, Laguna—Officials from the ministries of education, labor, and vocational training from the 11 Southeast Asian countries, as well as heads of specialist institutions of the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization, recently met in Brunei Darussalam to discuss the situation of technical and vocational education and training in Southeast Asia. A delegation from the Department of Education and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority represented the Philippines in the forum held September 8-9 to develop strategies to improve regional cooperation and harmonization for the region. The Bangkok-based SEAMEO Secretariat, headed by a Filipino, organized the 5th High… Read more

Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) explained the importance of technology and its applicability towards the farmers during 25th Federation of Crop Science Societies of the Philippines (FCSSP) and the 1st Federation of Plant Science Association of the Philippines (FPSAP) Scientific Conference. "The reality of digitalizing agriculture is won or lost at the farmer level, where applicability and sustainability have to be tested," Dr. Glenn B. Gregorio, Director SEARCA, told more than 350 scientists, researchers, and educators during the four-day event. FPSAP is composed of the Crop Science Society of the Philippines, the Philippine… Read more

“The reality of digitalizing agriculture is won or lost at the farmer level, where applicability and sustainability have to be tested,” Dr. Glenn B. Gregorio, Director of the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA), told more than 350 scientists, researchers, and educators at the opening of the 25th Federation of Crop Science Societies of the Philippines (FCSSP) and the 1st Federation of Plant Science Association of the Philippines (FPSAP) Scientific Conference in Davao City last September 17. FPSAP is composed of the Crop Science Society of the Philippines, the Philippine Seed Industry Association Inc.… Read more

Los Baños, Laguna—Aiming to reduce disaster risk towards a resilient agriculture sector, some 50 experts have convened in a forum at the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture headquarters here and pledged to push for a resilient agricultural and rural communities. Dr. Glenn B. Gregorio, SEARCA Director, said the experts during the forum were moved to sign a commitment statement to push for promoting cost-effective measures, policies, and regulations, and transferable solutions to address economic, social, and political barriers towards resilient agricultural and rural communities. In collaboration with the Embassy of France in the Philippines… Read more

LOS BAÑOS, Laguna: The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (Searca) has announced the opening of a photo contest that focuses on the role of the youth in transforming the Southeast Asian (SEA) agriculture landscape. Glenn Gregorio, Searca director, said the 2019 Edition of the Searca Photo Contest (SPC) is zooming in on vibrant images that depict enterprising and innovative youth in Southeast Asia who are actively engaged in agriculture now and in the future. With the contest, Searca hopes that more young people would be inspired to involve themselves in agricultural pursuits. Five winning photographs… Read more

SEARCA shares new plans to bolster the promotion of agriculture among the youth… Read more

Officials from the ministries of education, labor, and vocational training from the 11 Southeast Asian countries, as well as heads of specialist institutions of the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO), will convene in Brunei Darussalam on 9-10 September 2019 to discuss the current situation of technical and vocational education and training in Southeast Asia and to develop strategies to improve the regional cooperation and harmonization for the region. The Philippines will be represented by a delegation from the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). A Filipino also heads the Bangkok-based SEAMEO… Read more