Latest SEARCA 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…
2 October 2025
7th UC Faculty Forum emphasizes science, innovation, and partnerships for food security
2 October 2025
CAGAYAN DE ORO and BUKIDNON, Philippines—Science, innovation, and cross-sector partnerships framed the 7th University Consortium Faculty Forum (UCFF), which convened faculty members, researchers, and policymakers from across Southeast Asia to exchange insights on how agriculture can drive the tra…
CAGAYAN DE ORO and BUKIDNON, Philippines—Science, innovation, and cross-sector partnerships framed the 7th University Consortium Faculty Forum (UCFF), which convened faculty members, researchers, and policymakers from across Southeast Asia to exchange insights on how agriculture can drive the tra…
2 October 2025
Study calls for strong nutrition literacy and agri life skills for Filipino youth
2 October 2025
LOS BAÑOS, Philippines—An important window of opportunity for a healthy and productive adult life lies with basic education according to a study presented at the SEARCA Agriculture and Development Seminar Series (ADSS) held on 24 September 2025.
Nutritionist-dietician Ma. Cristina Sison, who co-…
LOS BAÑOS, Philippines—An important window of opportunity for a healthy and productive adult life lies with basic education according to a study presented at the SEARCA Agriculture and Development Seminar Series (ADSS) held on 24 September 2025.
Nutritionist-dietician Ma. Cristina Sison, who co-…
2 October 2025
SEARCA scholar's research poster wins first place in national scientific conference
2 October 2025
DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Mr. Ariel Antinero, a Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) PhD Research Scholar and PhD student in marine biology at Mindanao State University at Naawan, won first place in the poster competition at the 2025 NRCP Annual Sc…
DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Mr. Ariel Antinero, a Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) PhD Research Scholar and PhD student in marine biology at Mindanao State University at Naawan, won first place in the poster competition at the 2025 NRCP Annual Sc…
25 September 2025
SEARCA seminar spotlights Blue ESGAP framework for ocean sustainability
25 September 2025
LOS BAÑOS, Philippines—The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) featured Dr. Oskar Lecuyer, an environmental economist at the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), in its latest Agriculture and Development Seminar Series (ADSS) held via Zoom a…
LOS BAÑOS, Philippines—The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) featured Dr. Oskar Lecuyer, an environmental economist at the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), in its latest Agriculture and Development Seminar Series (ADSS) held via Zoom a…
23 September 2025
Satellites, sensors, and drones power alert system for cacao health
23 September 2025
DAVAO CITY, Philippines—An innovative alert system powered by satellites, sensors, and drones may soon help cacao farmers safeguard their crops and ensure a steady supply of premium beans. A groundwork project in Davao City, Philippines validated the use of satellite data, soil sensors, and drone…
DAVAO CITY, Philippines—An innovative alert system powered by satellites, sensors, and drones may soon help cacao farmers safeguard their crops and ensure a steady supply of premium beans. A groundwork project in Davao City, Philippines validated the use of satellite data, soil sensors, and drone…










