The establishment of PRRI aims to comprehensively realize the goals of human empowerment and economic development in the countryside through programs and projects that will increase rubber production in the country, and improve the quality of life especially in poor rural communities that depend primarily on this industry.
The newly-created institute will be under the control and supervision of the Department of Agriculture as one of its attached agencies. It is mandated to initiate and administer research and development (R&D) programs to improve quality and increase productivity of rubber especially for the benefit of smallholder rubber producers and processors.
To initiate and administer research and development programs to improve productivity and quality of rubber in the country.
To expand and increase the efficiency of rubber production and consumption in the country.
A globally competitive technology-based and economically and environmentally sustainable Philippine rubber industry.
The planting, maintenance, and wise use of rubber trees as source of latex and finished rubber products
To access quality rubber tree seedlings, modern production techniques and other support services from production to marketing.
For rubber producers, processors and cooperatives to increase production of quality rubber and raise level of income of poor smallholders.
To generate livelihood opportunities and improve general well-being of the majority of workforce in agriculture sector.
And provide them access to resources, technological know-how and decision-making processes.
To address technology and policy gaps in promoting a robust industry.
And receive grants from local and foreign funding agencies through the DA.
PRRI celebrates its 12th Founding Anniversary with the theme: “Innovating Technologies for Sustainable PhilRubber Industry.” The preliminaries began with a motorcade and right after in the office lobby, the PRRI Praise and Worship Team offered Songs of Thanksgiving. Pastor Jerry Lapiz of Victory Ipil shared a short exhortation, a message of thanksgiving and encouragement to – continue reading
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DA-PRRI officially launched the Philippine Rubber Research Institute Satellite Station in the Department of Agriculture- Aroman Research Experimental Station. (DA-ARES), Aroman, Carmen, North Cotabato. Being the research arm of the Department of Agriculture for rubber, PRRI continues to strengthen its effort in advocating research programs and pooling resources that will serve as vital tools for – continue reading
March is being observed as Fire Prevention Month here in the Philippines–a perfect time to discuss and raise awareness about the causes, hazards, and dangers of fire. By virtue of Proclamation No. 115-A, signed by then-President Ferdinand E. Marcos, and Proclamation No. 360 in 1986, the month of March was declared as “Fire Prevention Month” – continue reading
2021 PRRI Annual Accomplishment Report
