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.
On May 23, 2023, a momentous exploratory meeting took place between the Philippine Rubber Research Institute (PRRI) and the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) at the PhilSA office in Quezon City. The meeting brought together key representatives, including PRRI Executive Director Cheryl Eusala, Training Specialist IV Evangeline Garcia, Chief Liaison Officer Ms. Gemma Labayo, and PhilSA – continue reading
In a significant courtesy visit last May 22, Dr. Cheryl L. Eusala, the Director of the Philippine Rubber Research Institute (PRRI), met with key officials to discuss collaborative efforts and potential partnerships. The visit included fruitful discussions with the DOST-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) as well as the – continue reading
In a consultative meeting held today, the Executive Director of the Philippine Rubber Research Institute (PRRI), Dr. Cheryl L. Eusala, and the National Program Director of the High Value Crops Development Program (HVCDP) came together to discuss the potential transfer of funds from HVCDP to the regular fund of PRRI. The transfer of funds is – continue reading
This Pesta Covenant was signed on May 12, 2023 during the celebration 13th Founding Anniversary of PRRI by all LGUs, partner agencies, and rubber stakeholders in the region to solve the Pestalotiopsis Leaf Fall Disease (PLFD) problem. PLFD is a serious disease that can cause significant damage to rubber plantations. It is caused by a – continue reading
The Department of Agriculture – Philippine Rubber Research Institute (DA-PRRI) is responsible for developing and implementing research and development (R&D) programs to improve the productivity and quality of rubber in the country. As part of its collaborative efforts to partner with other agencies to address crop improvement and pest and disease management, and to address – continue reading
