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SEARCA pushes rigorous impact assessment in S&T at IA Con 2026

MUNTINLUPA CITY, Philippines—The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) co-organized the 2nd Science and Technology IMPACT Assessment Conference (IACon 2026) held on 25–26 May 2026 at the Acacia Hotel in Alabang. The event was led by the University of the Philippines Los Baños College of Public Affairs and D…
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27 December 2025

How Science Translation Could Reshape Southeast Asian Agriculture: SEARCA champions interdisciplinary model for food systems security

27 December 2025
UNDERSCORING the vital role of the science-policy-practice interface (SPPI) in achieving resilient and sustainable food systems, the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) is advocating for a bold, systematic shift in Southeast Asia's agrifood sector…
The Manila Times
UNDERSCORING the vital role of the science-policy-practice interface (SPPI) in achieving resilient and sustainable food systems, the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) is advocating for a bold, systematic shift in Southeast Asia's agrifood sector…
25 December 2025

SEARCA opens application for leadership program

25 December 2025
THE Laguna, Philippines-based Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) has opened applications for the 2026 edition of the Executive Program for Leaders in Asian Agriculture and Development (LAAD): Focus on Southeast Asia. The program, which incorpora…
The Manila Times
THE Laguna, Philippines-based Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) has opened applications for the 2026 edition of the Executive Program for Leaders in Asian Agriculture and Development (LAAD): Focus on Southeast Asia. The program, which incorpora…
24 December 2025

Boosting agricultural productivity key to PH's prosperity, says ex-NEDA chief

24 December 2025
LOS BAÑOS, Laguna -- Underscoring that agricultural productivity is the missing foundation in the Philippines' long-delayed structural transformation, a former National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) described the country's economy as stable, 'but not yet prosperous.' Former Secretary K…
The Manila Times
LOS BAÑOS, Laguna -- Underscoring that agricultural productivity is the missing foundation in the Philippines' long-delayed structural transformation, a former National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) described the country's economy as stable, 'but not yet prosperous.' Former Secretary K…
22 December 2025

Philippines - Laguna educators taught on urban agriculture

22 December 2025
In a province slowly being overtaken by industrialization and urbanization, the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) still believes feeding the people should remain a top priority. And in an effort to promote agriculture in Laguna province, SEARCA…
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In a province slowly being overtaken by industrialization and urbanization, the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) still believes feeding the people should remain a top priority. And in an effort to promote agriculture in Laguna province, SEARCA…
22 December 2025

SEARCA leads in smart agriculture and carbon neutrality in Southeast Asia

22 December 2025
LOS BAÑOS, Laguna — The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) said it is pioneering initiatives in smart agriculture, carbon neutrality, One Health, and biotechnology. Center Director Mercedita Sombilla said SEARCA's 12th Five-Year Development Plan…
The Manila Times
LOS BAÑOS, Laguna — The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) said it is pioneering initiatives in smart agriculture, carbon neutrality, One Health, and biotechnology. Center Director Mercedita Sombilla said SEARCA's 12th Five-Year Development Plan…

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