Latest SEARCA in the News
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…
27 November 2025
SEARCA advocates circular agriculture in Southeast Asia at Vietnam climate conference
27 November 2025
HANOI, Vietnam—The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) urged a transformative shift to circular agriculture systems during the 2025 Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry (TUAF) International Climate Change Conference (ICCC) on 14 Octo…
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HANOI, Vietnam—The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) urged a transformative shift to circular agriculture systems during the 2025 Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry (TUAF) International Climate Change Conference (ICCC) on 14 Octo…
26 November 2025
SEARCA champions regenerative agriculture for food security and environmental restoration in Southeast Asia
26 November 2025
LOS BAÑOS, Philippines—A transformative shift toward regenerative agriculture is vital for securing the future of food and restoring the environment in Southeast Asia. This was the central message delivered by Dr. Mercedita Sombilla, Center Director of the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Gradua…
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LOS BAÑOS, Philippines—A transformative shift toward regenerative agriculture is vital for securing the future of food and restoring the environment in Southeast Asia. This was the central message delivered by Dr. Mercedita Sombilla, Center Director of the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Gradua…
25 November 2025
Scientists, regulators, media push unified biotech policy
25 November 2025
Scientists, government regulators, and media professionals convened on October 14, 2025, for a national forum aimed at strengthening biotechnology communication and policy support in the Philippines.
Held at the Century Park Hotel in Manila, the event was jointly organized by Science Communicators…
Daily Guardian
Scientists, government regulators, and media professionals convened on October 14, 2025, for a national forum aimed at strengthening biotechnology communication and policy support in the Philippines.
Held at the Century Park Hotel in Manila, the event was jointly organized by Science Communicators…
25 November 2025
UC forum pushes green agriculture for food security
25 November 2025
The 7th University Consortium (UC) Faculty Forum gathered faculty, researchers, and policymakers from Southeast Asia to advance science, innovation, and cross-sector partnerships for sustainable agriculture and global food security.
Central Mindanao University (CMU) hosted the forum on Sept. 24–25…
Daily Guardian
The 7th University Consortium (UC) Faculty Forum gathered faculty, researchers, and policymakers from Southeast Asia to advance science, innovation, and cross-sector partnerships for sustainable agriculture and global food security.
Central Mindanao University (CMU) hosted the forum on Sept. 24–25…
25 November 2025
SEARCA advances lifelong learning and regional cooperation with micro-credentials roundtable
25 November 2025
PASIG CITY, Philippines — The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) advanced the conversation on lifelong learning and workforce readiness with its recently concluded Roundtable Discussion on Micro-Credentials in Southeast Asia: Lessons for the Phil…
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PASIG CITY, Philippines — The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) advanced the conversation on lifelong learning and workforce readiness with its recently concluded Roundtable Discussion on Micro-Credentials in Southeast Asia: Lessons for the Phil…





