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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…

SEARCA formally installs 11th Director in investiture rites on October 28

28 October 2019

Almost six months after Dr. Glenn B. Gregorio took the helm, the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) will honor him as its new Director with a formal investiture ceremony on 28 October 2019 at its headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines. H…

Dispatch Today

Almost six months after Dr. Glenn B. Gregorio took the helm, the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) will honor him as its new Director with a formal investiture ceremony on 28 October 2019 at its headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines. H…

28 October 2019

SEARCA formally installs 11th director

28 October 2019

Philippine-based Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) has formally installed Glenn B. Gregorio as its 11th director. Hosted by the Philippine government on the campus of the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), SEARCA is one of the olde…

Food Evolution

Philippine-based Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) has formally installed Glenn B. Gregorio as its 11th director. Hosted by the Philippine government on the campus of the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), SEARCA is one of the olde…

27 October 2019

Embracing change: SEARCA at forefront of Agriculture 4.0

27 October 2019

"The reality of digitalizing agriculture is won or lost at the farmer level, where applicability and sustainability have to be tested," a top official of the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) said. SEARCA director Glenn Gregorio said they were…

The Philippine Star

"The reality of digitalizing agriculture is won or lost at the farmer level, where applicability and sustainability have to be tested," a top official of the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) said. SEARCA director Glenn Gregorio said they were…

26 October 2019

Making both conventional and organic agriculture work in PH (Part 1)

26 October 2019

One of the key issues confronting Philippine agriculture (and the rest of the world!) is to what extent organic agriculture should be pushed to replace the current mainstream agricultural practices, also collectively referred to, as conventional agriculture. This was the theme of the public consul…

Manila Bulletin

One of the key issues confronting Philippine agriculture (and the rest of the world!) is to what extent organic agriculture should be pushed to replace the current mainstream agricultural practices, also collectively referred to, as conventional agriculture. This was the theme of the public consul…

26 October 2019

Farm fun in Cebu

26 October 2019

A gift that keeps on giving, Cebu, with all its attractions, is also home to a host of garden and farm-themed resorts, attracting visitors looking to learn more about farming and organic food. Located in the upland barangays are Sirao Flower Farm, Jaime Chua's Orchid Farm, Adlawon Vacation Farm, M…

Manila Standard

A gift that keeps on giving, Cebu, with all its attractions, is also home to a host of garden and farm-themed resorts, attracting visitors looking to learn more about farming and organic food. Located in the upland barangays are Sirao Flower Farm, Jaime Chua's Orchid Farm, Adlawon Vacation Farm, M…