More than 500 edible landscaping kits were donated by the University of the Philippines - Los Baños (UPLB) to the city government of Parañaque as part of its pursuit to promote food security amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. (Mayor Edwin Olivarez Facebook page / MANILA BULLETIN)...
Researchers from the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) have developed nanofertilizers that could help the country achieve a more sustainable and eco-friendly agricultural production. (Manila Bulletin File Photo) The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for...
On-air and online, GMA Network is still the top choice of the Isko and Iska as various Kapuso personalities and programs were recognized at the Gandingan 2021: The 15th UPLB Isko’t Iska’s Multimedia Awards held virtually on May 22. Earning core awards were GMA News and Public Affairs...
Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar said the agency will continue to support research and development efforts to effectively control transboundary crop pests and diseases that adversely affect Philippine agriculture. (Photo courtesy of the Department of Agriculture) "We consider...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) lauded the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) for responding to its call to join the growing list of higher education institutions (HEIs) offering their school facilities as coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination centers. CHED/MB “The...
As part of the efforts to boost the Philippines’ agricultural production, the Philippine government should find a way to be able to tap into financial technology (FinTech) in linking farmers with financial services. “If done well, FinTech could be key to increasing agricultural...
Amid high pork and chicken prices, the Philippine government must now find a way to boost the production of alternative protein sources such as rabbit meat and plant-based food. Based on a study published by the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), the high pork prices now, while...
The use of crop biotechnology has reduced pesticide use associated with environmental impact and is beneficial for agricultural biodiversity, a UK-based agricultural economist and scientists from the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) said. During an online technical forum organized by...
This beautiful flower is for her efforts as a public servant Photos courtesy of Em Aglipay Villar/Instagram Say it with flowers. And the University of the Philippines Los Baños Institute of Plant Breeding recently unveiled a gumamela (hibiscus) flower variety dedicated to the Department of Justice...
