PCC lists 51st partner-cooperative
Provision of support for sustainable carabao-based enterprises in rural farming communities is one of the services of the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) to its farmer clients. An example of which is the conduct of a social preparation training (SPT) for newly-formed cooperatives. The most recent of which was done for Buklod ng Samahang Magsasaka (BSM) […]
Recent issues, challenges of R&D in the country taken up in S&T forum
“Without research, application of the latest innovations and technologies in biotechnology wouldn’t be possible.” Dr. Arnel N. Del Barrio, acting executive director of the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC), emphasized this need for research for development in his welcome message on a science and technology forum held last February 19 at the PCC National Headquarters and […]
KM4CBE: PCC revs up in knowledge management across network
“Over the past several years, the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) only uses external knowledge management (KM) to promote its programs and services. Internal KM, on the other hand, is practiced across the network but not documented by the agency. This is why knowledge has to be explicit to fully utilize its benefits”. This was a […]
P64M-worth PCAARRD-PCC collaborative R4D projects commence after inception meeting
Long-time research and development partners Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) and Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) begin the implementation of five projects under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-PCAARRD funding in an inception meeting held last February 10 at the PCC National Headquarters and Gene Pool, Science City […]
DOST USec. Guevara inspires young researchers in a brief visit to the PCC headquarters
In a random visit to the agencies supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Undersecretary for Research and Development Amelia P. Guevara briefly cruised at the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) National Headquarters and Gene Pool last February 5. USec. Guevara was toured by PCC top personnel at the Milka Krem where carabao’s milk […]
PCC improves on accounting systems for stress-free financial reporting
The Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) Administrative and Finance Division (AFD) takes another step to show its transparency to the public with regard to its fund disbursement and utilization through a hassle-free financial statements preparation and reporting. This was the expected result of the recently held, “Year-End Closing of Books and Financial Evaluation and Assessment for […]
Must-try products Milka Krem showcases 4 local stand out cheeses
Anyone who has already been at “Milka Krem”, the dairy products outlet of the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) in the Science City of Munoz in Nueva Ecija, can ascertain that it has become a haven for an array of delightful, truly refreshing, and healthy products that it sells to the public. It has products such […]
PCC vets, researchers get hands-on training on RTUS for buffaloes
“We can now avoid slaughtering potential breeder animals by evaluating their carcass trait through real-time ultrasound scanning,” Dr. Ester B. Flores, national genetic improvement program (GIP) coordinator and head of the Genomics and Bioinformatics Unit of the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC), announced this novel technology at the PCC GIP during a training on “Real-Time Ultrasound […]
Native carabao figures well in niche market
Although the upgrading of the native or Philippine carabao aimed at improving its milk and meat production potentials is widespread and scoring well, there are still farmers who don’t submit their animals for the purpose. Their reason: they want to sustain the niche market in their areas which prefer milk from the native carabaos. In […]
Carabeef gastronomic delights A list of must-try carabeef dishes from Luzon to Visayas
With more and more Filipinos discovering a whole new world of gastronomic delights using carabeef as their prime ingredient to a dish, the water buffalo meat is now gaining attention in the local markets and in many Filipino restaurants. The current demand for carabeef is due to recent studies, which showed that buffaloes are better […]