Category: News
University-based dairy enterprise makes waves in Caraga Region
Some 300 kilometers from the Philippine Carabao Center at Central Mindanao University (PCC at CMU) in Musuan, Bukidnon another carabao-based enterprise is thriving in the Caraga Region. The dairy enterprise is a product of PCC at CMU’s partnership with the Caraga State University (Car.SU) in Butuan City. The tie-up took effect in 2000 when Car.SU […]
Javier, Leyte: Site of PH’s 1st dairy buffalo multiplier farm
The town of Javier in Leyte province, about 73 kilometers south of Tacloban City, now holds the distinction of having the country’s first ever dairy buffalo multiplier farm (DBMF). In a simple ceremony held November 8 in Sitio Mapula, Zone II of the municipality, Dr. Arnel del Barrio, acting executive director of the Philippine Carabao […]
Dairy buffalo farmers undergo milk quality improvement training
Two batches of selected farmers from the National Impact Zone (NIZ) participated in a milk quality improvement training conducted by the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) at its National Headquarters and Gene Pool in the Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija on November 3-6. The participants comprised milk collectors, milk processors and milk quality officers […]
PCC at CMU product outlet: A favourite stopover for travellers
One particular spot along the highway in Maramag, Bukidnon, has become a must-stop haven for travellers: the dairy product outlet of the Philippine Carabao Center at Central Mindanao University (PCC at CMU). In this cozy establishment, they partake of their favourite products and/or take home as “pasalubong” the items of their choice from an array […]
Selected PCC staff attend national coop summit
Eleven staff from the Philippine Carabao Center attended the 12th National Cooperative Summit at Waterfront Hotel in Lahug, Cebu on October 16 to 18. The event is a biennial convention of the country’s cooperatives’ leaders and a “show of force” to demonstrate that the local cooperative movement is alive and booming, according to Engr. Sylvia […]
PCC researchers honored in 51st PSAS scientific convention
Several researchers from the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) received awards during the 51st Scientific Seminar and Annual Convention of the Philippine Society of Animal Scientists (PSAS) held on October 21-25 in Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City. Dr. Danilda H. Duran, Scientist I at PCC’s Reproductive Biotechnology Unit, was bestowed the “PSAS Bounty Agro Ventures […]
PCC, NMIS staff train in Korea on livestock products’ traceability
Seven technical staff from the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) and three from the National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) recently completed a two-week training on “Production and Distribution System of Animal Products.” Sponsored by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), the training was conducted by the Korea Institute for Animal Products Quality Evaluation (KAPE) on September […]
PCC holds consultation-workshop on animal nutrition concerns
The Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) conducted a one-week consultation-workshop aimed at harnessing livestock extension services to enhance animal nutrition, forage production, conservation, and pasture development. Initiated and funded by the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI), the consultation-workshop was conducted on October 5-11 at the PCC national headquarters in the Science City of Muñoz, Nueva […]