Philippines

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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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)
39,072
1416

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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168

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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552

Remote Sensing, UAV and Spectroscopy: A Game Changer in Philippine Agriculture

Ronaldo T. Alberto
ABSTRACT With the availability of various satellite data sources such as Landsat and Sentinel images, use of spectral data and its application in agriculture are currently being tried and tested in the Philippines. These moderate to high resolution satellite imageries provide spectral variability...
Country: Philippines Topic: Smart agriculture
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