Successful dairy carabao farmers, entrepreneurs share good practices in production, business in 2nd National Carabao Conference

Triumphant dairy farmers and entrepreneurs in carabao-based industry imparted their good practices in the 2nd National Carabao Conference held last November 14 and 15 at the national headquarters and gene pool of the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC), Science City of Muñoz in Nueva Ecija. With the theme, “Nagsipag… Nagnegosyo… Nagtagumpay!”, the conference served as a […]


PCC GIP holds 1st AI Congress in Northern Luzon

The national Genetic Improvement Program (GIP) of PCC recently launched  the 1st Northern Luzon Artificial Insemination (AI) Congress at Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) Training Center in Batac City, Ilocos Norte last September 5-7. Bearing the theme “Defining the Roles and Standards of an Artificial Insemination Technician in National Livestock Genetic Improvement and Enterprise,” the […]


Buffalo Raisers of the Philippines learn PCC’s programs

An attempt to extend anew the benefits of Carabao Development Program (CDP) to local dairy farmers was done during the interaction meeting between Buffalo Raisers of the Philippines (BRP) and Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) last August 26. In his opening remarks, PCC acting executive director Dr. Arnel del Barrio, who also acts as co-administrator of […]


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 […]