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June 16-30, 2001
Philfruits, Philcorn establishment plan
presented
by Rita T. dela Cruz
After several meetings and consultation,
the establishment plan of the Philippine Tropical Fruits
Research Center (Philfruits) and the Philippine Corn
Research Center (Philcorn) were finally presented to
Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Leonardo Q.
Montemayor. The presentation was held at the OSEC Conference
Room, DA Building, Quezon City on 25 June 2001.
The meeting was divided into two presentations.
Presenting for the establishment plan of the Philfruits
is Dr. Rey Luis I. Velasco, dean of the University of
the Philippine Los Banos-College of Agriculture (UPLB-CA).
On the other hand, presiding the presentation for the
Philcorn was Dr. Santiago R. Obien, institutional development
adviser of the Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR).
Each presentation was allowed to have
an open forum to clear and discuss issues relating to
the establishment plan presented. Acting as the moderator
were Bureau of Plant Industry Director Blo Umpar Adiong
(for Philfruits) and National Corn Network Adviser Emiliana
N. Bernardo (for Philcorn). Meanwhile, BAR Director
Eliseo Ponce provided the introduction and the synopsis
for the meeting. 
June 16-30 2001 Articles: ::
BAR sends off 1st batch of PhD scholars
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Balanced fertilization strategy found profitable
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Developing a culture of excellence in BPI
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BPI reviews 15 completed studies
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BAR grants P5M for the establishment of DA-RFRDC region 6
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FIAC to initiate R&D project for corn and legumes farmers
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ERP challenges FIDA: transform into a modern-age organization
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JICA experts to visit BAR for possible linkup
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Philfruits, Philcorn establishment plan presented
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PinoyFarmer business development program: an update
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Sec Montemayor enforces three indicators to solve poverty
::: More June 2001 articles :::
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