Philippine Rubber Research Institute

PRRI Presents Natural Rubber Industry Initiatives at Rubber Conference

𝑷𝑹𝑹𝑰 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝑹𝒖𝒃𝒃𝒆𝒓 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒚 𝑰𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒕 𝑹𝒖𝒃𝒃𝒆𝒓 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆
The Philippine Rubber Research Institute participated in the Rubber Conference, where Dr. Jill D. Villanueva, OIC-Chief of the Crop Management Division, presented on behalf of Director Cheryl L. Eusala. Her presentation focused on PRRI initiatives aligned with the Bagong Pilipinas agenda, talking about Production Support Services, Research and Development, and Education and Training Services. She also discussed PRRI’s ongoing efforts to combat rubber diseases and international engagements among others. The event aimed to accelerate innovative approaches in the rubber industry and support smallholder farmers, fostering global partnerships to enhance productivity.
The rubber conference was held from September 26-28, 2024 at the Acacia Hotel in Davao City with the theme: “Rubber: New Frontiers, New Markets”, organized by the Philippine Rubber Industry Association (PRIA) in partnership with Xida Communications.
#RubberMove2024 #PRRIInitiatives #PSS #R&D #NewFrontiers #NewMarkets

PRRI Staff Conducts Re-Evaluation of PLFD-infected Plantations in Agusan Del Sur

𝗣𝗥𝗥𝗜 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗲-𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗟𝗙𝗗-𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗿

September 11-13, 2024 || The Philippine Rubber Research Institute – Crop Management Division (PRRI-CMD), represented by Mr. Kim Gonzales and Ms. Kerl Teves, conducted a re-evaluation of PLFD-infected plantations treated under the Quick Response Fund (QRF) following a courtesy visit to the Municipal Agriculturists of Trento, Ms. Deolita D. Abadillo, and Bunawan, Engr. Rey S. Epañola, in Agusan del Sur.

The purpose of the re-evaluation was to monitor, validate findings in the field, and document the results. The team utilized drone technology to capture aerial footage of the affected areas, assessing the incidence of Pestalotiopsis Leaf Fall Disease (PLFD) impacting local rubber plantations, which included seven plantations in Trento and six in Bunawan.

This observation occurred nine months after treatment applications were implemented. The activity stems from the initiative of the PRRI Executive Director, Dr. Cheryl Eusala to gauge the disease’s impact and to further develop effective management strategies for local rubber producers.

#ReAssessmentTrentoBunawan #PLFDConcern #MAOAgusanDelSur

PRRI Celebrates 124th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary and 32nd National Family Week

🅿🆁🆁🅸 🅲🅴🅻🅴🅱🆁🅰🆃🅴🆂
𝟏𝟐𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲
𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟑𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤

September 23, 2024 || The Philippine Rubber Research Institute (PRRI) Ipil-based employees, along with Aroman-based personnel, celebrated the 124th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary and the 32nd National Family Week with great enthusiasm and a spirit of sportsmanship hovering in the air.

Everyone at PRRI particularly awaits this annual event because it is full of fun and a day to unite through exciting games. It features a variety of team-building activities such as volleyball, badminton, table tennis, chess, dama, darts, Jenga, takyan, dragon’s tail, scrabble, and other traditional Pinoy games played by four major groups: 2 from Ipil (Pink Pussy and Blue Panther) and 2 groups from Aroman (Team Subay and Team Yayay). This initiative underscores the importance of family bonding and community spirit.

On this day, the entire PRRI family came together to play games and enjoy one another’s company, united in the pursuit of a “GOMA-gaang buhay!”

#124thCSCAnniv #32ndNationalFamilyWeek #PRRISportsFest2024 #BondingTime

[Happening Now] PRRI Conducts Technical Writeshop for FY 2026 Proposals

ℍ𝔸ℙℙ𝔼ℕ𝕀ℕ𝔾 ℕ𝕆𝕎: 𝑷𝑹𝑹𝑰 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒔 𝑻𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑾𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒑 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑭𝒀 2026 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒂𝒍𝒔

September 18-20, 2024 || The Philippine Rubber Research Institute (PRRI) hosts a three-day Technical Writeshop focused on developing fundable and impactful proposals for Fiscal Year 2026 that rubber farmers could benefit from. This writeshop aims to enhance the quality of research proposals by encouraging self-analysis and alignment with the bureau’s strategic objectives. With the technical help of Dr. Narceo Bajet who willingly shares his expertise in crop improvement, pest management, technological development, and sustainability to guide participants, all regular and Contract of Service (COS) Ipil-based technical personnel are mandated to attend and participate in the said event.

This initiative supports the vision of PRRI Executive Director Dr. Cheryl Eusala, promoting a sustainable future encapsulated in the motto, “GOMA-gaang buhay!”

#TechWriteshop #ProposalsFY2026 #RegNCOSTechnicalResearch #GOMA-gaanBuhay

PRRI-RTESD Conducts CapDev on Tapping Management in Gingoog City

𝐏𝐑𝐑𝐈-𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐃 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐃𝐞𝐯 𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐠 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲

GINGOOG CITY || Mr. Ariel Vilar, Senior Science Research Specialist and Mr. Nerio Alap-ap, Science Research Analyst of the Philippine Rubber Research Institute – Rubber Technology and Extension Services Division (PRRI-RTESD) recently conducted a Capacity Development (CapDev) program on Tapping Management in Barangay 26, Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental with 25 rubber farmers who attended coming from different barangays. This program focused on enhancing tapping techniques to optimize latex yield, providing practical insights and hands-on demonstrations. The event took place last September 11-12, 2024.

#CapDevInTappingMangmt #PRRIRTESD #GOMAgaangBuhay #GingoogMisOr