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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…

Myanmar Governing Board Member visits SEARCA

15 September 2015

As Myanmar focuses on improving its rice industry, the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MOAI) is looking to the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) for assistance in graduate education and short-term training to produce new rice breeders…

As Myanmar focuses on improving its rice industry, the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MOAI) is looking to the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) for assistance in graduate education and short-term training to produce new rice breeders…

15 September 2015

IFAD’s lead regional economist of the Asia and Pacific division visits SEARCA

15 September 2015

Dr. Fabrizio Bresciani, the lead regional economist at the Asia and Pacific Division of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) visited the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study (SEARCA) on 9 September 2015 to discuss the grant proposal entitled “Agricultural…

Dr. Fabrizio Bresciani, the lead regional economist at the Asia and Pacific Division of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) visited the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study (SEARCA) on 9 September 2015 to discuss the grant proposal entitled “Agricultural…

7 September 2015

SEARCA Director appointed to unprecedented third term

7 September 2015

Dr. Gil C. Saguiguit, Jr. has been appointed to an unprecedented third term as Director of the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA). He will continue to serve in this capacity until 13 July 2018.

Dr. Gil C. Saguiguit, Jr. has been appointed to an unprecedented third term as Director of the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA). He will continue to serve in this capacity until 13 July 2018.

2 September 2015

SEARCA alumna takes over the reins of Bulacan State University

2 September 2015

Dr. Cecilia N. Gascon (PhD Forestry, UPLB 1995-1998) was voted by the Bulacan State University (BulSU) Board of Regents as its new chief executive officer starting 1 September 2015. The oath-taking ceremony, administered by Dr. Patricia B. Licuanan, CHED Chair, took place at the Central Offi…

Dr. Cecilia N. Gascon (PhD Forestry, UPLB 1995-1998) was voted by the Bulacan State University (BulSU) Board of Regents as its new chief executive officer starting 1 September 2015. The oath-taking ceremony, administered by Dr. Patricia B. Licuanan, CHED Chair, took place at the Central Offi…

2 September 2015

UEP’s 6th President is SEARCA alumnus

2 September 2015

Dr. Rolando A. Delorino (MS Environmental Studies, UPLB 1986-1988) was appointed by the Philippines Commission on Higher Education (CHED) as the 6th President of the University of Eastern Philippines (UEP). Dr. Patricia B. Licuanan, CHED Chair, administered the oath in August 2015, after the Govern…

Dr. Rolando A. Delorino (MS Environmental Studies, UPLB 1986-1988) was appointed by the Philippines Commission on Higher Education (CHED) as the 6th President of the University of Eastern Philippines (UEP). Dr. Patricia B. Licuanan, CHED Chair, administered the oath in August 2015, after the Govern…