PCC Mindanao-based centers target Halal product certification

Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) regional units at Mindanao are set to conduct a study on product development targeting carabao-based products to be certified as Halal. PCC at Central Mindanao University director Dr. Lowell Paraguas explained during the inception meeting last August 30 the need of producing carabao-based products that are certified as Halal, which indicates […]


PCC at CMU confirms 16 newly trained AI technicians

PCC at Central Mindanao University (PCC-CMU) recently added 16 Artificial Insemination (AI) technicians to its roster of allies in the field when it comes to genetic improvement of carabaos. The batch, which was named “Sharp Shooters”, was trained at the PCC at CMU Regional Training Center on “Basic Training Course on Pregnancy Diagnosis and Artificial […]


PCC-PCAARRD collaborative projects undergo review for initial implementation

Additional equipment and upgrading of facilities necessary  to implement the project: “Strengthening institutional capability to improve reproductive efficiency, milk quality and safety in water buffaloes” was discussed and agreed upon by collaborating partners PCAARRD and PCC in an inception meeting held at the PCC headquarters in the Science City of Muñoz last August 18. Said […]


PCC, McBride Corporation ink partnership on development, marketing of carabao’s milk products

PCC forged an agreement with McBride Corporation last August 12 to help develop and promote the local dairy industry by helping Filipino farmers achieve sustainability in dairy entrepreneurship. This will be made possible through assistance in the areas of research for development, product development and marketing of carabao’s milk products. Dr. Arnel N. Del Barrio, […]


Well-attended 10th Gatas ng Kalabaw Festival proves N.E’s valid claim as Dairy Capital of the Philippines

The 10th edition of Nueva Ecija’s annual “Gatas ng Kalabaw (Carabao’s Milk) Festival” was showcased anew last August 10 as the province continues to prove its unofficial claim as the “Dairy Capital of the Philippines”. With the San Jose City acting as host for the second time, this year’s celebration coincided with the City’s 47th […]


PCC, SEARCA increase farmers, CBED coordinators business literacy thru ‘BIZ Talk’ activity

Another “BIZ Talk’’ activity titled: “Value Chain Analysis (VCA) Team Business Talk: Business Workshop and Project Viability Analysis” was conducted at the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) National Headquarters and Gene Pool in Science City of Munoz, Nueva Ecija last August 3-5. “BIZ Talk”, an abbreviated form for Business Talk, is a series of activities conducted […]


PCC, partners launch school-based milk supplementation program

Children are said to be the hope of the nation. It is, therefore, relevant to say that providing for their better nutrition is a wise development investment for their future. As an immediate response to this cause, PCC and its local partners launched a 120-day milk supplementation program last July 29. Its partners are the […]


Sultan Kudarat farmers set to receive buffaloes from PCC

Dairy farmers in Sultan Kudarat are bound to receive 20 head of buffaloes after having undergone a social preparation training (SPT) conducted by the Philippine Carabao Center at University of Southern Mindanao (PCC-USM). The SPT, conducted last June 30 to July 1, aimed at developing the commitment of the beneficiaries to the program. Officers and […]


Championing CDP thru partnerships

Over the years, the Carabao Development Program (CDP) of the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) has demonstrated that buffalo-based dairy enterprises can indeed lead to substantial economic and social gains for farmers and their families. These developments include strides in dairy animal herd build-up, increased incomes and job opportunities, and expanded tie-ups among key industry players. […]