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Brain science offers halal meat industry a humane edge

SERDANG, Malaysia—How can science help ensure that meat production is both halal and humane? Can it measure the pain that animals experience during slaughter? That's exactly what a team of Malaysian researchers set out to explore in an initiative that brought brain-wave technology to the world of halal slaughter. Led by Prof. Dr. Awis Qurni Sazili, Direct…
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2 September 2020

SEARCA donates pedal-controlled faucets as a CSR initiative in the time of COVID-19

2 September 2020
The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) fabricated 18 units of pedal-controlled faucets as a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. Eight units were created for the SEARCA Headquarters and SEARCA Res…
The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) fabricated 18 units of pedal-controlled faucets as a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. Eight units were created for the SEARCA Headquarters and SEARCA Res…
2 September 2020

SEARCA CEO rallies economic and business research in ARD during the health crisis

2 September 2020
As COVID-19 poses a great challenge to the Philippine economy and in the Southeast Asian region, the essence of reshaping agricultural research and development was shared by Dr. Glenn B. Gregorio, Director of the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA…
As COVID-19 poses a great challenge to the Philippine economy and in the Southeast Asian region, the essence of reshaping agricultural research and development was shared by Dr. Glenn B. Gregorio, Director of the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA…
2 September 2020

SEARCA caps off its August webinar series with youth initiatives in farming and food security

2 September 2020
The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) conducted its 15th SEARCA Online Learning and Virtual Engagement (SOLVE) webinar on "Youth Disengagement in Agriculture: Southeast Asian Youth Champions in Action" on 19 August 2020 via Zoom and Facebook. Th…
The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) conducted its 15th SEARCA Online Learning and Virtual Engagement (SOLVE) webinar on "Youth Disengagement in Agriculture: Southeast Asian Youth Champions in Action" on 19 August 2020 via Zoom and Facebook. Th…
2 September 2020

Combating malnutrition and hunger through malunggay powder and dilis flour seen as wise investment

2 September 2020
Undernourishment and malnutrition have been a long prevailing problem in the Philippines affecting millions of its population. Several technologies were developed to help address these problems. Malunggay (Moringa oleifera)—one of the featured commodities in a Technology and Investment Profiles mon…
Undernourishment and malnutrition have been a long prevailing problem in the Philippines affecting millions of its population. Several technologies were developed to help address these problems. Malunggay (Moringa oleifera)—one of the featured commodities in a Technology and Investment Profiles mon…
2 September 2020

SEARCA, DA-BAR study confirms high investment potential in using a value-adding technology on seaweed commodity in Sorsogon, Philippines

2 September 2020
Seaweed, known for its many uses, is a versatile commodity that has applications which extend from food to industrial uses. It is a good emulsifier with good water holding capacity, and excellent binding properties. With these qualities, the opportunities for value-adding food technology for seawee…
Seaweed, known for its many uses, is a versatile commodity that has applications which extend from food to industrial uses. It is a good emulsifier with good water holding capacity, and excellent binding properties. With these qualities, the opportunities for value-adding food technology for seawee…
2 September 2020

SEARCA and DA-BAR project helps promote the investment potential of Zamboanga's soy baby food made from nutritious and locally produced ingredients

2 September 2020
A good source of nutrition is crucial in the early stages of a child's life. Having access to nutritious food is essential to their development and there is a variety of baby food in the market. Although in the case of Zamboanga, its manufacturing has suffered losses due to high costs surrounding h…
A good source of nutrition is crucial in the early stages of a child's life. Having access to nutritious food is essential to their development and there is a variety of baby food in the market. Although in the case of Zamboanga, its manufacturing has suffered losses due to high costs surrounding h…
27 August 2020

Experts tackle animal biotech regulations

27 August 2020
SEARCA together with the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Application (ISAAA), the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the National Committee on Biosafety of the Philippines (NCBP) is working together to address key aspects of biosafety regulation on animal…
SEARCA together with the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Application (ISAAA), the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the National Committee on Biosafety of the Philippines (NCBP) is working together to address key aspects of biosafety regulation on animal…
25 August 2020

SEARCA presents recommendations for enhancement of DA-BAR flagship community-based program for farmers

25 August 2020
LOS BAÑOS, Philippines – The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA), through its Emerging Innovation for Growth Department (EIGD), conducted a virtual presentation on 20 August 2020 via Zoom platform to discuss its major recommendations on how the Co…
LOS BAÑOS, Philippines – The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA), through its Emerging Innovation for Growth Department (EIGD), conducted a virtual presentation on 20 August 2020 via Zoom platform to discuss its major recommendations on how the Co…
25 August 2020

SEARCA hosts national forum on One Health innovations to combat COVID-19

25 August 2020
The emerging challenges in the agricultural and health sectors in the midst of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and how One Health/EcoHealth approach as a concept could be better wielded in managing the related risks will be discussed at the "National Forum on One Health Innovations…
The emerging challenges in the agricultural and health sectors in the midst of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and how One Health/EcoHealth approach as a concept could be better wielded in managing the related risks will be discussed at the "National Forum on One Health Innovations…
20 August 2020

SEARCA welcomes new alumni for AY 2019-2020

20 August 2020
LOS BAÑOS, Laguna – SEARCA welcomed a new batch of alumni for AY 2019-2020 with 23 scholars earning a Master's degree and 28 earning a PhD degree. This year's celebration is different from the past with the pandemic halting most of the activities such as the physical graduation ceremonies. SEARCA's…
LOS BAÑOS, Laguna – SEARCA welcomed a new batch of alumni for AY 2019-2020 with 23 scholars earning a Master's degree and 28 earning a PhD degree. This year's celebration is different from the past with the pandemic halting most of the activities such as the physical graduation ceremonies. SEARCA's…

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