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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…
12 March 2021
Filipino rice scientist named as UN Food Systems Champion
12 March 2021
Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) Director Glenn B. Gregorio has been named as one of the new Food Systems Champions of this year’s United Nations Food Systems Summit.
The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) annou…
Manila Bulletin
Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) Director Glenn B. Gregorio has been named as one of the new Food Systems Champions of this year’s United Nations Food Systems Summit.
The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) annou…
12 March 2021
Agricultural Clusters Key to Making Small Farms Competitive
12 March 2021
If smallholder farmers in the Philippines want to compete with those having big farms, the best they can do is to employ the so-called agricultural clusters approach. That’s one way of enhancing their competitiveness, according to a new policy paper.
“An agricultural cluster is a strategic approac…
Philippine Morning Post
If smallholder farmers in the Philippines want to compete with those having big farms, the best they can do is to employ the so-called agricultural clusters approach. That’s one way of enhancing their competitiveness, according to a new policy paper.
“An agricultural cluster is a strategic approac…
11 March 2021
New book promotes role of research in sustainable development
11 March 2021
Scholarship and research grantees of the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (Searca) have published a book illustrating the practical application and various research methodologies that support sustainable development.
Dr. Glenn Gregorio, Searca director…
The Manila Times
Scholarship and research grantees of the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (Searca) have published a book illustrating the practical application and various research methodologies that support sustainable development.
Dr. Glenn Gregorio, Searca director…
10 March 2021
Fintech in agriculture to boost farm production
10 March 2021
As part of the efforts to boost the Philippines’ agricultural production, the Philippine government should find a way to be able to tap into financial technology (FinTech) in linking farmers with financial services.
“If done well, FinTech could be key to increasing agricultural productivit…
Manila Bulletin
As part of the efforts to boost the Philippines’ agricultural production, the Philippine government should find a way to be able to tap into financial technology (FinTech) in linking farmers with financial services.
“If done well, FinTech could be key to increasing agricultural productivit…
7 March 2021
FAO taps Searca for forest monitoring, climate finance project in Palawan
7 March 2021
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has commissioned the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (Searca) to develop a pioneering jurisdictional-level platform for Palawan for the management and monitoring of forest and landscape…
BusinessMirror
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has commissioned the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (Searca) to develop a pioneering jurisdictional-level platform for Palawan for the management and monitoring of forest and landscape…





