Mandate, Mission, and Vision | Philippine Rubber Research Institute

MANDATE
To initiate and administer research and development programs to improve productivity and quality of rubber in the country.

MISSION
To expand and increase the efficiency of rubber production and consumption in the country.

VISION
A globally competitive technology-based and economically and environmentally sustainable Philippine rubber industry.

Directors Corner

Crop Management Division

The Division shall undertake studies on agronomy, intercropping, crop protection, soil fertility, seedling propagation, and harvesting. It shall provide technical support to the extension units toward increasing yields and expansion of plantations.

Genetic Resources and Improvement Division

In-Charge of breeding and evaluation of clones toward the development of improve clones with high yield, disease resistant and adaptation to various environment and climate change.

Rubber Technology and Extension Division

Conduct studies to develop technologies on latex handling, processing, and product development in order to increase value-added to rubber.

Handle the planning, formulation and implementation of schemes for improvement and expansion of rubber cultivation and production. Extension/advisory service, supplies of inputs, demonstration and training for small growers etc.