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February 16-29, 2001
Operational plans of PhilFruits
established
by Mary Charlotte O. Fresco
A month after Administrative Order No.
4 was formally issued to establish the Philippine Tropical
Fruits Research Center (PhilFruits), several moves have
been undertaken to ensure the smooth operationalization
of the project.
Proponents of the project convened to
determine the implementation and operational plans of
the P45-M funded (initial budget) research center to
be located at the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) Complex
in Bago Oshiro, Davao City. The center is expected to
boost the Philippine tropical fruits' and fruit-based
products' international marketability.
Among the issues discussed during the
meeting include the initial site development plan of
PhilFruits; renovation of the existing (BPI) administrative
building; construction of a new road network; development
of an experimental area; and procurement of new research
facilities for PhilFruits.
The corresponding budget allocation for
these activities was also aired during the meeting.
Dr. Santiago Obien, Institutional Development
Specialist of the BAR-Institutional Development Division,
pointed out that the Information Technology Communication
library and the administrative building should be the
first priority for construction. According to Obien,
an initial budget of P10 million from the Institutional
Development Grant (IDG) should be allocated for the
proposed establishment of these buildings.
Members of the Regional External Review
Team (RERT) suggested that the proposed IT Communication
library building be constructed beside the existing
DA-Southern Mindanao Integrated Agricultural Research
Center (SMIARC) to insure efficient collaboration as
well as exchange of R&D information.
It was also agreed during the meeting
that proponents of the project should conduct consultation
meetings every second Tuesday of the month starting
6 March 2001 for the finalization of the project components'
work program.
On the other hand, BPI, being the lead
agency in the establishment of PhilFruits, shall take
the responsibility in creating a team for infrastructure
development.
The proponents of the study were reminded
that provincial fruit research centers based in Maridagao,
Tawi-tawi, Sulu and Guimaras may be tapped and be involved
in the establishment of PhilFruits. 
February 16-29 2001 Articles: ::
BAR sets priorities for first 100 days of new administration
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New DA sec: peasant champion
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BAR meets assistance program grantees target for 1st quarter
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Scientists and policy makers convene for a 2-day training on biotech
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Operational plans of PhilFruits established
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BAR sponsors symposium on biotech
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ISNAR hosts 2nd CGIAR-CDMT joint retreat
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RDMC special meeting held
::: More February 2001 articles :::
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