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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

PRRI Conducts CapDev Program for the Pantawid Beneficiaries in Kabasalan

KABASALAN, Zamboanga Sibugay — The Philippine Rubber Research Institute (PRRI) facilitated a successful Capacity Development in Improved Technology on Rubber Tapping Management for the Pantawid Beneficiaries. The program, held from October 15-18 and October 22-25, 2024, trained 310 rubber farmers from eight different barangays of the municipality of Kabasalan. Training sessions took place in Peňaranda, continue reading : PRRI Conducts CapDev Program for the Pantawid Beneficiaries in Kabasalan

PRRI EDCLE Meets with COTELCO Manager to Process Rubber Nursery Electrification

𝗣𝗥𝗥𝗜 𝑬𝑫𝑪𝑳𝑬 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗢 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗥𝘂𝗯𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
PRRI Executive Director, Dr. Cheryl Lazaga Eusala (Charming Cle) recently met with Mr. Joel V. De Guzman, General Manager of COTELCO, Inc., at their office in Manubuan, Matalam, Cotabato to discuss the urgent need for electrification of PRRI-Aroman Rubber Nursery yesterday, October 29, 2024. Manager De Guzman responded positively to the request, expressing a commitment to fast-track the electrification process.
This productive meeting is expected to enhance the operational efficiency and productivity of the PRRI-Aroman Rubber Nursery. PRRI extends its gratitude to Manager De Guzman for his wonderful gesture of support.
#PRRIEDCLE #Electrification #AromanNursery

PRRI with DA-DRRM Conducts Field Monitoring and Surveillance in Basilan

PRRI with DA-DRRM Conducts Field Monitoring and Surveillance in Basilan
October 22-24, 2024 || The Philippine Rubber Research Institute (PRRI) led by Dr. Jill Villanueva, the PRRI-DRRM Focal Person assisted the Department of Agriculture’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Section (DA-DRRM) team as they conducted field validation and monitoring of activities funded under Quick Response Fund (QRF) for areas affected by PLFD across the Province of Basilan, BARMM. The joint team visited rubber farmers in Lamitan and Isabela City and also municipalities including Albarka, Akbar, Lantawan, Ungkaya Pukan, Sumisip, and Tipo-Tipo. During the visits, they conducted one-on-one interviews with farmers who had benefited from QRF support and performed thorough site evaluations to assess the effectiveness of the intervention.
Farmers expressed their gratitude for the assistance extended by the Department of Agriculture through PRRI. This proactive approach by PRRI and DA-DRRM only aims to ensure the security of their livelihoods and the health of rubber plantations against emerging threats such as PLFD – tungo sa GOMA-gaang Buhay!
#GOMAGaangBuhay #PLFD #QRF #IsabelaCity #DRMM #DA #Basilan

PRRI Assists in Field Validation and Monitoring for PLFD Mitigation in Zamboanga Peninsula

𝑷𝑹𝑹𝑰 𝑨𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑭𝒊𝒆𝒍𝒅 𝑽𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑷𝑳𝑭𝑫 𝑴𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒈𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒏 𝒁𝒂𝒎𝒃𝒐𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒂 𝑷𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒖𝒍𝒂
October 21-25, 2024 || The Philippine Rubber Research Institute (PRRI) supported the Department of Agriculture’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Section by providing assistance during their conduct of field validation and monitoring of plans and programs funded under the DA-Quick Response Fund (QRF) aimed at mitigating Pestalotiopsis Leaf Fall Disease (PLFD), which took place in various locations, including Vitali in Zamboanga City, and Naga, Malangas, Kumalarang, Tigbao, Bayog, Titay, Liloy, and Leon Postigo.
PRRI’s remains committed to supporting local farmers in enhancing agricultural resilience in Zamboanga Peninsula – towards a GOMAgaang Buhay.
#PRRIAssist #DA #DRMM #PLFD #QRF #ZamPen