ZAMBOANGA CITY — PRRI representatives Mr. Meynard P. Abello, Engr. Evangeline P. Garcia, and Ms. Xela Patrice B. Pingol showcased the innovative EcoTap technology during the ZAMBASULTA Business and Innovation Summit 2024, themed “Unleashing New Innovations and Transforming Enterprises (UNITE) for Sustainable Growth.” The event took place at the Marcian Garden Hotel, bringing together diverse continue reading : PRRI Showcases EcoTap Technology at ZAMBASULTA Business and Innovation Summit 2024
Dr. Jill Villanueva Participates in DOST-PCAARRD iGREAT Convention
𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐯𝐚 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗣𝗖𝗔𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗗 𝗶𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
November 5, 2024, Muntinlupa City || Dr. Jill Villanueva OIC-Chief of Crop Management Division of the Philippine Rubber Research Institute (PRRI-CMD) and an alumna of the Graduate Research and Education Assistantship for Technology (GREAT) scholarship shares her journey under GREAT and insights on her experience with international collaboration and her expertise on rubber disease management, and its impact on her research work during the plenary session for the GREAT Completers Talk of the iGREAT convention.
The convention highlighted key players of the scholarship program to connect, share experiences, and build a network for future collaborations, her participation at the iGREAT Convention underscores PRRI’s mission to foster innovation and excellence in rubber research and development which reflects its goal towards Goma-gaang Buhay.
#PRRI #PhilRubber #iGREAT #DOSTPCAARRD #GOMAgaangBuhay
Continuing Story: PRRI EDCLE Visit University of Southern Mindanao
𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚: 𝗣𝗥𝗥𝗜 𝗘𝗗𝗖𝗟𝗘 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼
November 4, 2024 — Continuing from the previous story, the PRRI Executive Director, Dr. Cheryl Lazaga Eusala recently conducted a visit to the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) to meet with Dr. Debbie Marie Versoza, Vice President for Research, Development, and Extension (VPRDE) for scheduled activities. The agenda included ocular inspection of USM area, focused discussions on enhancing Rubber Testing capabilities, and an insightful field visit to the Aroman nursery.
PRRI actively engages to foster collaboration in the rubber industry, paving the way for more innovative research and development initiatives. This partnership with USM promises to strengthen the impact of rubber industry advancements in the region towards “GOMAgaang Buhay”!
#prriUSMPartnership #GOMAgaangBuhay #FieldVisit #RubberTestingLab
Dr. Jill Villanueva Invited to Speak in FAO Training Program
𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐯𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐀𝐎 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦
PRRI Ipil-Office || Dr. Jill Villanueva has been formally invited by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations to serve as a resource speaker for its upcoming training on managing Pestalotiopsis Leaf Fall Disease (PLFD). The FAO specifically requested Dr. Villanueva, project leader of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) in rubber project, to integrate PRRI’s AI platform into their training program.
We are thankful for FAO’s initiative to incorporate PRRI’s expertise and AI solutions to managing PLFD and improving the Philippine rubber industry.
PRRI fully supports Dr. Villanueva in her endeavor to disseminate innovative technologies for detecting rubber diseases and enhancing rubber management capacity towards GOMAgang Buhay.
#PRRI #PhilRubber #FAO #GOMAgaangBuhay
Strengthening Partnerships: Director Eusala’s Visit to USM Leadership
𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀: 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗮’𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗨𝗦𝗠 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽
PRRI Executive Director, Dr. Cheryl Lazaga Eusala, recently visited the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) for a courtesy meeting with President Dr. Francisco Gil Garcia and Vice President for Research Development and Extension (VPRDE) Dr. Debbie Marie Versoza. The focus of the discussion was on strengthening their partnership, particularly regarding the Rubber Testing Laboratory. Key topics included the need for certified lab analyses for semi-processed rubber products, the utilization of USM’s budwood garden for breeding and research, potential collaborations for peer-reviewed publications, and the establishment of a PRRI sub-office at USM to enhance research and development efforts in the rubber industry.
A field visit is scheduled for November 4 to finalize the partnership agreement, during which President Garcia offered facilities for PRRI’s use. An ocular inspection of these facilities was conducted with VPRDE.
Additionally, a visit to SOXAARRDEC highlighted collaborative opportunities for future initiatives. This partnership aims to enhance the rubber industry and strengthen research capabilities, fostering a strong “ugnayan” between institutions towards a GOMAgaang Buhay!
#GOMAgaangBuhay #USM #PRRICollab #PRRIEDCLE