Philippines

Revisiting the State of Philippine Biodiversity And The Legislation on Access and Benefit Sharing

Princess Alma B. Ani, Monica B. Castillo
ABSTRACT  As a megadiverse country, the Philippines is recognized with its rich biodiversity. It has the most diverse life forms on a per unit area. Its biodiversity, composed of various flora and fauna, provides resources to meet basic needs for human survival, promotes economic...
Country: Philippines Topic: Eco-friendly agriculture (satoyama and satoumi)
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Tapping Filipino Experts Abroad for National Development Through the Philippines’ Balik Scientist Program

Fezoil Luz C. Decena, Michelle P. Caparas
ABSTRACT The Philippine’s Balik Scientist Program, administered by the Department of Science and Technology, is part of the country’s solution to the brain drain phenomena. The program taps Filipino expertise abroad to contribute to the development of the Philippines by encouraging...
Country: Philippines Topic: Agricultural human resources development
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327

Waste Analysis and Characterization Study (WACS): Measures Towards Effective Municipal Waste Management in Batad, Iloilo, Philippines

Hene L. Hapinat, Eva S. Montero, Mitzi S. Peñaflorida
ABSTRACT Waste Analysis and Characterization Study (WACS) is the process of gathering information on the quantity and composition of solid wastes generated from various sources in the Municipality of Batad, Iloilo, Philippines. This is part of the bigger process of the Municipal Solid Waste...
Country: Philippines Topic: Eco-friendly agriculture (satoyama and satoumi)
41,144
1508

Nci-Srd as A Continuing Strategy for Complementation in Rural Development in the Philippines

Ruel C. Limbo
ABSTRACT The National Convergence Initiative for Sustainable Rural Development (NCI-SRD) is a platform for complementation in sustainable rural development by the rural development agencies in the Philippines, in partnership with the  local government units (LGUs).   The ridge to reef approach was...
Country: Philippines Topic: Rural development
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201

Project Sarai Technologies for Climate-Smart Agricultural in the Philippines

Artemio M. Salazar, Bryan Paul L. Altoveros, Concepcion L. Khan, Decibel F. Eslava, Edna A. Aguilar, Felino P. Lansigan, Janah P. Monsanto, Jo-Ann P. Abrencillo, Maria Victoria O. Espaldon, Melvin D. Ebuenga, Moises A. Dorado, Nelio C. Altoveros, Ranzivelle Marianne L. Roxas-Villanueva, Rendendo F. Mata, Roger A. Luyun Jr, Rona F. Barbarona, Victorino A. Bato
ABSTRACT The Philippines, being located in the Asian region that is frequently visited by typhoons, is considered to be one of the most vulnerable countries to hazards brought about by bad weather conditions. With an increasing frequency of stronger typhoons coupled with severe flooding during...
Country: Philippines Topic: Smart agriculture
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