- Description. PhilRice serves as the coordinating center of a national network of rice research stations located in different agro-ecological regions of the country. It was created on November 5, 1985 through Executive Order (EO) 1061 signed by President Marcos.
- Mission. PhilRice seeks to help the country attain rice self-sufficiency by increasing the productivity and profitability of rice farmers in a sustainable and competitive manner.
- Vision. PhilRice aims to achieve a self-sufficient, sustainable, and competitive rice economy through a responsive rice R&D system and a strong, innovative science- and technology-base.
- Mandates. PhilRice was instituted to:
o Sustain and further improve the gains already made in rice production
o Improve the income and economic condition of small rice farmers
o Expand employment opportunities in the rural areas
o Promote the general welfare of the people through self-sufficiency in rice production
- Goals. In addition to its mandates, PhilRice targets to:
o Lead strategic efforts in national rice science for development
o Help ensure rice self-sufficiency and food security
o Increase farm productivity and profitability
o Reduce hunger and poverty
o Provide new knowledge and information
o Transform lives in rice farming communities
o Make rice R&D rewarding for scientists and researchers
- Strategies. PhilRice strives to achieve its goals through:
o New generation rice science and technology
o Innovative rice R&D projects/programs
o Enhanced funding
o Continuous enlistment of new and fresh talents
o Retention and retooling of outstanding staff members
o Policy advocacy
o Protection of intellectual property (IP) and indigenous knowledge (IK)
o Good governance
- Location. PhilRice is located at Maligaya, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
- Contact Number. +63 44 456-0112
- Email. prri@email.philrice.gov
- Website. http://www.philrice.gov.ph/
Source:
Philippine Rice Research Institute website at http://www.philrice.gov.ph//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12&Itemid=296
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