The Philippine Carabao Center at Mariano Marcos State University (PCC at MMSU) based at Batac City, Ilocos Norte, is now ISO 9001:2008-certified and is also the first regional center of PCC recommended for certification that was confirmed on March 2. According to Minda R. Diloy, PCC Quality Management Representative, the regional center has “completely conformed […]
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DA Secretary Proceso J. Alcala pays visit to PCC Aggie chief believes in the promising prospect of the dairy industry
“This is a booming and a beautiful industry.” It was a statement coming from Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala referring to the carabao-based dairy industry in the country during his visit to the Philippine Carabao Center National Headquarters and Gene Pool in the Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, yesterday, February 17. Highlighting Secretary Alcala’s […]
7th and 8th “ET” calves born in the Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija
Farmers Romeo Onia, 73, and Harif Serra, 21, both from Barangay Mapangpang in the Science City of Muñoz in Nueva Ecija, are proud owners of a calf born out of the “Embryo Transfer” (ET) technology”, the seventh and eighth produced out of the field application of the technique. The technique involves collecting immature oocytes or […]
Another ‘Hall of Fame’ award for PCC editorial consultant
Another feather has been added to the cap of Dr. Anselmo Roque as the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCARRD) bestowed on him a “Hall of Fame Award”. He was cited for having won three times in the annual search for the PCARRD Professional Media Award (print category). The […]
PCC staff members undergo training in Thailand
Three staff members of the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) underwent a five-week training course on dairy processing and dairy plant operations in Thailand in preparation for the operation of the newly constructed dairy plant at PCC. The training was held last September 26 to October 31. The trainees were Mina P. Abella, Senior Research Specialist […]
Senator Pangilinan is guest of honor
In a rare opportunity, Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan graced a smallholder dairy carabao raisers’ forum in Nueva Ecija conducted at the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) National Headquarters and Gene Pool, in the Science City of Muñoz last November 5. In his speech, Senator Pangilinan emphasized the importance of solving farmers’ issues relative to their actual […]
PCARRD, PCC conduct livestock biotech forum for media representatives
In response to the request of media representatives to have a deeper understanding on animal biotechnology research and development, a “Livestock Biotechnology Advocacy Forum for Media Representatives” was conducted at the SM Mall of Asia (SMA MOA) IMAX 2/F last November 22. The said forum, which is one of the activities lined-up in the weeklong […]
KOICA, PCC to implement million-worth of livestock development project
The records of discussions (ROD) regarding the formal initiation of a US million grant-in-aid project on “Enhancing Livestock Sector Performance in the Philippines” of the Korean government, were signed by representatives of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) last November 5. KOICA resident representative and implementation survey team leader […]
2010 National Biotechnology Week Celebration Aggie chief’s message is to ensure biosafety
The outputs of biotechnology and current researches that greatly influence people’s way of life at this modern age underscore the celebration of this year’s National Biotechnology Week (NBW) held at the SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City from November 22 to 28. The event ensures continuing public awareness, education and understanding of biotechnology as an […]
