.::. BAR Chronicle .::. A monthly publication of the Bureau of Agricultural Research

Vol. 1 No. 6
March 16-31, 2000
BAR-SEARCA grant vehicles to RIARCs/RIFRCs
by Thea Kristina M. Pabuayon

The Bureau of Agricultural Research together with SEAMEO Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA), released a total of 18 vehicles to the DA Regional Integrated Agricultural/Fisheries Research Centers (RIARCs and RIFRCs) of Regions 3, 6, 8, 10, 12, and ARMM.

The turnover ceremony was held last 29 March 2000 at the BAR Conference Room with the fcilitation of Mr. Rolando Labios and Mr. Paul E.R. Pablico. The RIARCs acquired a total of six 1999 Isuzu Fuego 4x2 Pick-up Trucks adsix Mitsubishi Adentures, while the RIFRCs obtained six Adventures. The remaining regions would also obtain transportation facilities when BAR releases its 2nd batch of vehicles on 14 April.

According to BAR Director Eliseo R. Ponce, the procuremnt was done in order to solve the problem in mobility that continues to hamper the delivery of R&D services to farmers, fisherfolk, stakeholders,a dn other clientele. With these additional transportation facilities, RIARCs and RIFRCs can now expedite the monitoring and evaluation of R&D activities, gathering of pertinent agriculture and fisheries information used in policy and decision making activities of the DA, and improve the ffectiveness of the Regional Integrated Laboratory Support Services (RILSS) and Agribusiness Development Projects (ADPs).

Dr. POnce emphasized to the reciepients to ensure that the facilities are well used so that additional resources can be provided accordingly in the future.