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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 April 2025

SEARCA leads endline study on nutrition and socioeconomics in Busuanga Island

6 April 2025
PALAWAN, Philippines – The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) conducted an Endline Study on Nutrition and Socio-economic Components and the Monitoring and Evaluation of School Gardens in the nine pilot schools of the School-plus-Home Gardens cu…
SEARCA leads endline study on nutrition and socioeconomics in Busuanga Island
PALAWAN, Philippines – The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) conducted an Endline Study on Nutrition and Socio-economic Components and the Monitoring and Evaluation of School Gardens in the nine pilot schools of the School-plus-Home Gardens cu…

4 April 2025

Philippine Education Secretary Angara visits SEARCA to strengthen agricultural education ties

4 April 2025
H.E. Sonny Angara, Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd) of the Philippines and President of the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Council, visited the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) on 31 March 2025. A…
Philippine Education Secretary Angara visits SEARCA to strengthen agricultural education ties
H.E. Sonny Angara, Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd) of the Philippines and President of the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Council, visited the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) on 31 March 2025. A…

4 April 2025

Agri-aqua innovations draw awards at pitching forum

4 April 2025
The Agri-Innovation Forum 2025 concluded with a celebration of winning entries presented by student and researcher teams across Region III of the Philippines. The forum was organized by the Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU) in collaboration with the Southeast Asian Regional Center for…
Agri-aqua innovations draw awards at pitching forum
The Agri-Innovation Forum 2025 concluded with a celebration of winning entries presented by student and researcher teams across Region III of the Philippines. The forum was organized by the Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU) in collaboration with the Southeast Asian Regional Center for…

1 April 2025

Eminent economist appointed 12th SEARCA Director, first woman to lead the Center

1 April 2025
Dr. Mercedita A. Sombilla, a renowned economist with decades of experience in agricultural policy and regional development, has been appointed the new Director of the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) effective 1 April 2025. This appointment a…
Eminent economist appointed 12th SEARCA Director, first woman to lead the Center
Dr. Mercedita A. Sombilla, a renowned economist with decades of experience in agricultural policy and regional development, has been appointed the new Director of the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) effective 1 April 2025. This appointment a…

27 March 2025

SEARCA to air youth talk show on school and home gardening

27 March 2025
The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA)'s Youth in Agri Talk Show is airing its third episode on 31 March 2025 at 7:00 p.m. (GMT +8:00) on the Center's Facebook page. The episode "Growing the Future: The Power of School and Home Gardens" will s…
SEARCA to air youth talk show on school and home gardening
The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA)'s Youth in Agri Talk Show is airing its third episode on 31 March 2025 at 7:00 p.m. (GMT +8:00) on the Center's Facebook page. The episode "Growing the Future: The Power of School and Home Gardens" will s…