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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…
6 March 2024

Philippines Unveils Enhanced Oggun Tractor: A Leap in Local Agriculture Technology

6 March 2024
The unveiling of the enhanced Oggun tractor marks a significant advancement in Philippine agriculture, offering local farmers a cost-efficient, adaptable machinery option. The collaboration between the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) and RU F…
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The unveiling of the enhanced Oggun tractor marks a significant advancement in Philippine agriculture, offering local farmers a cost-efficient, adaptable machinery option. The collaboration between the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) and RU F…

6 March 2024

DepEd Honors SEARCA for Pioneering School-Plus-Home Gardens Program, Enhancing Education

6 March 2024
SEARCA's involvement in the School-Plus-Home Gardens Program spotlights its vital role in enhancing educational and sustainability efforts in the Philippines. The Department of Education (DepEd) recently spotlighted the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture…
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SEARCA's involvement in the School-Plus-Home Gardens Program spotlights its vital role in enhancing educational and sustainability efforts in the Philippines. The Department of Education (DepEd) recently spotlighted the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture…

4 March 2024

Farm tourism shows potential

4 March 2024
There are farms in Southern Leyte that could be developed for sustainable farm tourism. The Gerona Farm in Buac, Sogod has been operational for around fifteen years and is a popular model farm in the province for students and guests. Some other farmers and owners are struggling to develop and maint…
Southern Leyte Times
There are farms in Southern Leyte that could be developed for sustainable farm tourism. The Gerona Farm in Buac, Sogod has been operational for around fifteen years and is a popular model farm in the province for students and guests. Some other farmers and owners are struggling to develop and maint…

4 March 2024

Farm Tourism brings back love for farming – Chatto

4 March 2024
"My advocacy for farm tourism is to bring back love of farming," Cong. Edgar Chatto said, speaking at the opening program of the 7th Philippine Farm Tourism on February 26. The first district congressman challenged farm tourism practitioners, enthusiasts, experts to bring the young generation to t…
The Bohol Tribune
"My advocacy for farm tourism is to bring back love of farming," Cong. Edgar Chatto said, speaking at the opening program of the 7th Philippine Farm Tourism on February 26. The first district congressman challenged farm tourism practitioners, enthusiasts, experts to bring the young generation to t…

2 March 2024

TBI seeks SEARCA help on agriculture

2 March 2024
LOS BAÑOS, Laguna: London-based Tony Blair Institute (TBI) for Global Change sought guidance on advancing the agriculture sector from the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA). SEARCA Center Director Glenn Gregorio said TBI, a nonprofit organizatio…
The Manila Times
LOS BAÑOS, Laguna: London-based Tony Blair Institute (TBI) for Global Change sought guidance on advancing the agriculture sector from the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA). SEARCA Center Director Glenn Gregorio said TBI, a nonprofit organizatio…