Philippine Rubber Research Institute

Dr. Jill D. Villanueva of PRRI Showcases Innovative Technology at the 2024 Regional Science and Technology Week

𝗗𝗿. 𝗝𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗗. 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘃𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗗𝗗
𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗥𝗦𝗧𝗪

October 2-4, 2024, General Santos City || Dr. Jill D. Villanueva, OIC-Chief of Crop Management Division of the Philippine Rubber Research Institute (PRRI-CMD) attended the 2024 Regional Science and Technology Week (RSTW) at the KCC Veranza Activity Center where she showcased her innovative technology – the Intelligent Rubber Insect Pests and Disease Diagnostic (IRISDD) on the second day of the event. This technology is a product of the DOST PCAARRD-funded project “Artificial Intelligence-Based Diagnostic Clinic for Detection and Monitoring System for the Management of Rubber Diseases and Insect Pests.” The RSTW gathered scientists, researchers, and students from the SOCCSKSARGEN region for collaboration and knowledge-sharing.

PRRI proudly supports Dr. Jill D. Villanueva in her efforts to disseminate innovative technologies, such as the Intelligent Rubber Insect Pests and Disease Diagnostic (IRISDD), to benefit local communities and enhance the rubber industry.
#RSTW2024 #IRISDD #KCCVeranzaGensan #SOCCKSARGEN #ArtifialIntelligence

PRRI Attends ANRPC’s 5th Technical Committee Meeting

Dr. Jill Villanueva, PhD virtually represented the Philippine Rubber Research Institute during the Association of National Rubber Producing Countries 5th Technical Committee Meeting on Plant Protection (ANRPC-TCPP) held at the Rubber Research Institute (RRI), in Kottayam, Kerala, India in collaboration with the International Rubber Research Development Board last September 24-26, 2024. Dr. Villaneva, the Technical continue reading : PRRI Attends ANRPC’s 5th Technical Committee Meeting

PRRI EDCle Conducts Courtesy Visit and Polybag Turnover in Basilan, Fostering Community Mobilization

𝐏𝐑𝐑𝐈 𝐄𝐃𝐂𝐋𝐄 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐲 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐎𝐏𝐀𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐛𝐚𝐠 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
September 30, 2024 || PRRI Executive Director, Dr. Cheryl Lazaga Eusala, along with the team, made a courtesy visit to the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAg) in Isabela City, Basilan. During the meeting with Dr. Surhayda T. Aguisanda, the Provincial Agriculturist, PRRI turned over 10,000 polybags for the establishment of an Improved Budwood Garden and Rubber Nursery and also distributed 10,000 polybags for the Latuan Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Cooperative (LARBENCO). This delivery also provided the team the opportunity to inspect the designated area for nursery production and ensure its readiness for future agricultural activities.
The PRRI team was composed of an engineer to facilitate irrigation activities and a technical expert specializing in nursery management, underscoring the importance of expert involvement in ensuring the success of the project. The discussions during the visit highlighted the critical role of adopting improved technology in rubber production and fostering future collaborations to enhance agricultural practices in Basilan.
The province has been a key partner in promoting improved agricultural technology, with key stakeholders having been trained in Aroman to ensure that the Package of Technology (POT) of improved rubber production are fully understood and applied.
This initiative exemplifies community mobilization efforts aimed at enhancing local rubber farming practices—tungo sa GOMA-gaang buhay hatid ni PRRI!
#GOMA-gaangBuhay #PRRIEDCLECCourtesyVct #BasilanOPAg

PRRI-RTESD Conducts CapDev Training on Nursery Establishment

𝐏𝐑𝐑𝐈-𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐃 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐃𝐞𝐯 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐠, 𝐙𝐃𝐒
The Philippine Rubber Research Institute – Rubber Technology Extension Services Division (PRRI-RTESD), through its Office-In-Charge, Dr. Girlie Saludo, along with Engr. Evangeline Garcia, Mr. Nerio Alap-ap, and Mr. Mark Sozem D. Suello, conducted a Capacity Development training program on Nursery Establishment and Management, Budwood Garden Establishment and Management, and Budding Operation in Bayog, Zamboanga del Sur, from September 24-27, 2024. Twenty-nine (29) participants from Barangay Depore received Certificates of Participation for completing the two-day training, which was conducted in collaboration with Sidlak Demo Farm Inc. This program was a significant step in enhancing the skills of local rubber farmers in the area.
PRRI extends its gratitude to all participants and partners involved—tungo tayo sa GOMA-gaang buhay!
#PRRICollabSidlakDemoInc #DeporeZDS #NurseryEstablishment #BuddingOperation

PRRI Attends Online Training for Accreditation of Pesticide and Fertilizer Researchers

𝑷𝑹𝑹𝑰 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲
𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀

Mr. Ronnie Magdua, Science Research Analyst and Mr. Demosthenes E. Pico Jr., Technical Assistant I of the Philippine Rubber Research Institute – Crop Management Division (PRRI-CMD) attended the “Fertilizer/Pesticide Bio-Efficacy and SPRT Researchers in Crops” to upskill their technical capacity in this 2-day scientific writing online training workshop last September 24-26, 2024. This webinar is conducted by the Philippine Association of Entomologists, Inc. (PAE), in partnership with the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA), focusing on the pesticide disciplines and the development and importance of bio-efficacy protocols.
PRRI supports enhancing the knowledge and skills of its researchers, recognizing that continuous professional development not only benefits individual researchers but also strengthens the organization as a whole.
#OnlineTraining #WorkshopOnScientificWriting #PRRIResearchers #FPA #PAE