From the moment Executive Director Cheryl L. Eusala, Ph.D. stepped into office, she has already envisioned revolutionizing the Philippine rubber industry in its approach to improved rubber technology – for the purpose of revitalizing this once-called “sunset” industry. First and … Read more
PRRI-RTESD Conducts CapDev Training for 225 Rubber Farmers/Tappers Across Mindanao
With the leadership of Executive Director Cheryl L. Eusala, Ph.D. to advocate for improved rubber technology, and the effort of the Department of Agriculture to uplift the rubber farming community in the Philippines, PRRI through its extension arm – the … Read more
PRRI Reaffirms Full Support to Rubber Farmers at FAARMCO’s 13th General Assembly
The Philippine Rubber Research Institute (PRRI) reaffirmed its commitment to empower rubber farmers and strengthen the industry by expressing its full support to all the rubber cooperatives of Zamboanga Sibugay present during the Federation of Agrarian Reform Multi-purpose Cooperative’s (FAARMCO) … Read more
PRRI Quick Response to Pinhole Borer Threatening Rubber Farms in Zamboanga Del Sur
May 21, 2024 || Labangan, Zamboanga Del Sur – A new threat looms over rubber plantations in Zamboanga Del Sur with the emergence of the pinhole borer, a potentially devastating pest. Local farmer Roel Ancog first reported the infestation in … Read more
Continuing Story: PRRI Extends Training on Low Frequency and Upward (S/4) Rubber Tapping
Following the initial success of this training, PRRI continues to empower local rubber farmers with advanced techniques in rubber tapping through its extended training program titled – the Training on Low Frequency (LF) and Upward (S/4) rubber tapping, funded by … Read more