Philippine Rubber Research Institute

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

PRRI Showcases Programs and Initiatives at Stakeholder Meeting

𝙋𝙍𝙍𝙄 𝙀𝘿𝘾𝙇𝙀 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙍𝙪𝙗𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙮 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜
KIDAPAWAN CITY – October 24, 2025 || Philippine Rubber Research Institute Executive Director, Dr. Cheryl Lazaga Eusala (PRRI-EDCLE) graced the meeting of the Regional Rubber Industry held at Hof Mansion in Balindog, Kidapawan City. Director Eusala took the opportunity to present PRRI’s ongoing programs and projects, emphasizing the production of superior quality planting materials at the PRRI-Aroman Rubber Nursery. Additionally, she acknowledged Cotabato Province’s status as the highest rubber-producing region.
Director Eusala commended the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 12 (DA-RFO12) for their collaboration and she invited all attendees to the upcoming R12 stakeholder’s meeting initiated by PRRI in preparation for the 2026 Budget Proposal.
#RubberIndustryMeeting #PRRIEDCLE #KidapawanCity

PRRI Showcases Plans for Rubber Industry Development at Cooperative Month Culmination in Ipil

𝙋𝙍𝙍𝙄 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝 𝘾𝙪𝙡𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙩 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙩𝙤𝙡

October 23, 2024 || Dr. Girlie Rodriguez Saludo, OIC-Chief of Rubber Technology and Extension Services Division represented the Philippine Rubber Research Institute (PRRI) at the Cooperative Month Culmination Program held at the Atrium Provincial Capitol in Ipil Heights, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay. During the event, she presented PRRI’s plans, programs, and activities focused on value addition and product diversification in the rubber industry to support cooperative development.

#PRRIProgPlan #CooperativeMonth #IpilCapitolHeights

PRRI Welcomes Learning Visit from Lamitan City Project Beneficiaries

𝗣𝗥𝗥𝗜 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀
The Philippine Rubber Research Institute (PRRI) warmly welcomed a learning visit from project beneficiaries, staff, and representatives of the Lamitan City Local Government Unit, totaling 22 participants. The group was officially welcomed by Ms. Kristine Cubero, Budget Officer/AOIV, while Sir Meynard Abello, Supervising Science Research Specialist at PRRI, conducted an orientation and shared updates on the institute’s initiatives. This visit was part of the WEE-SAFE project, “Strengthening Agri-Fishery Enterprises through Women and Youth Economic Empowerment, Inclusive Business, and Climate Resilience,” a collaboration between KMFI and OXFAM, supported by the European Union’s Bangsamoro AgriEnterprise Program (EU-BAEP).
PRRI is open to everyone interested in learning more about the institute and receiving technical assistance. We are committed to sharing valuable expertise and resources to help individuals deepen their understanding of rubber management and enhance their practices in the rubber industry. Together, we strive for a sustainable future—tungo sa GOMA-gaang buhay!
#PRRI #LamitanCity #WEESAFE #KMFI #OXFAM #RubberIndustry

PRRI Conducts Field Validation of PLFD-Affected Farms in Davao de Oro and Bukidnon

𝑷𝑹𝑹𝑰 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒔 𝑭𝒊𝒆𝒍𝒅 𝑽𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝑷𝑳𝑭𝑫-𝑨𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝑭𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒔
𝒊𝒏 𝑫𝒂𝒗𝒂𝒐 𝒅𝒆 𝑶𝒓𝒐 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑩𝒖𝒌𝒊𝒅𝒏𝒐𝒏
Mr. Roman Dagdag from the Crop Management Division of the Philippine Rubber Research Institute (PRRI-CMD) conducted field validation in Monkayo, Davao de Oro, and Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, from October 8-12 and 15-19, 2024. Working in coordination with the City and Municipal Agriculturist Office, Mr. Dagdag and the team assessed farms suspected of having Pesta Leaf Fall Disease (PLFD). Findings revealed moderate to severe infections, with nearly all trees showing signs of infection, accompanied by photo documentation.
PRRI is committed to ensuring that affected farms receive the necessary assistance. Moreover, we would like to extend our gratitude to the cooperative personnel from the Monkayo and Malaybalay Municipal Agricultural offices.
#PRRI-CMD #FightAgainstPLFD #ValidationTeam