PRRI’s Agricultural Advancements: Assessing Rubber Nursery and Budwood Garden in Zamboanga Sibugay and Zamboanga del Norte

The Philippine Rubber Research Institute (PRRI) has recently carried out site validations and assessments in two barangays in Zamboanga to enhance rubber cultivation in the area. The assessments aimed to evaluate the feasibility and condition of rubber nurseries and budwood gardens, as well as the need for infrastructural improvements.

The PRRI staff visited Barangay Tambanan, Naga, Zamboanga Sibugay, on January 11, 2024, to assess the potential of establishing a rubber nursery there. They also discussed the broader development plans for the area with the manager of TARBEMCO, a local cooperative. On January 10, 2024, they visited Barangay Tampilisan, Zamboanga del Norte, to check the state of the STANDECO-PRRI Rubber Budwood Garden Nursery, which aims to produce 50,000 rubber seedlings.

These assessments are part of PRRI’s efforts to advance rubber cultivation in the region, which can provide economic benefits and environmental sustainability for the local communities. By collaborating with local stakeholders and addressing the infrastructural needs, PRRI hopes to create a conducive environment for rubber farming. PRRI is committed to fostering sustainable agricultural practices and driving positive change in the Philippine agricultural landscape.

PRRI Attendance to the Inaugural Meeting Sets Stage for Strategic Advancements in the Rubber Industry

The article reports on the recent activities of the Philippine Rubber Research Institute (PRRI), which aims to advance the rubber industry in the country. It describes the Inaugural Meeting for strategic advancement, where PRRI’s Executive Director, Dr. Cheryl Lazaga, and other officials discussed the key priority action points and issues for the institute. It also mentions the visit of PRRI’s Executive Director to DA-ICTS Director, Honorio C. Flameño, to explore collaboration for the PRRI portal and the Rubber Industry Profiling and Data Banking project. The article concludes by expressing optimism for the future of PRRI and the Philippine rubber industry.

Empowering PRRI Employees: A Successful SSS Orientation

The Philippine Rubber Research Institute (PRRI) recently hosted a comprehensive orientation on the Social Security System (SSS) for its staff, led by its Executive Director, Dr. Cheryl L. Eusala. The orientation aimed to educate the employees on the importance and benefits of SSS membership, as well as the various services and transactions available online. The event also marked the impending signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between PRRI and SSS, which would strengthen their partnership and cooperation. Dr. Eusala expressed her support for the SSS and urged all staff, especially the Contract of Service (COS) employees, to avail themselves of the SSS services. She emphasized that SSS is not only a legal obligation but also a vital component of the social security and economic development of the Philippines.