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JANUARY 2001

:: Panganiban is new DA secretary
:: BAR to hold strategic planning workshop
:: DA R&D management committee created
:: SGP-NSC and CGEF board strategize plans for 2001
:: INIBAP project to benefit Filipino banana farmers
:: Fruits program area research planning and prioritization: a background analysis
:: BAR's research management info center soon to rise

:: Asian Corn BIOTECH links BAR and CIMMYT
:: Strengthen extension linkage, improve quality of governance: SSAC
:: NTLs to conduct 1st quarter meeting for 2001

FEBRUARY 2001

:: DA creates PhilCorn and PhilFruits
:: New DA sec identifies 11 priorities for next 100 days
:: M.O. no. 1 establishes RDMIC
:: How the R&D system responds to GMA's core values
:: Chinese scientists visit BAR
:: BAR holds first seminar series for 2001
:: 1st R&D ManCom meeting held

:: BAR sets priorities for first 100 days of new administration
:: New DA sec: peasant champion
:: BAR meets assistance program grantees target for 1st quarter
:: Scientists and policy makers convene for a 2-day training on biotech
:: Operational plans of PhilFruits established
:: BAR sponsors symposium on biotech
:: ISNAR hosts 2nd CGIAR-CDMT joint retreat
:: RDMC special meeting held

MARCH 2001

:: BAR delivers in CY 2000
:: ERP reappointed as BAR director
:: Irrigation and drainage RDE agenda
:: BAR to support FIDA in reorienting its R&D focus
:: ACAP holds biennial convention
:: BAR awards P1.5M in publication grant to MSI scientist
:: BAR to hold first quarter meeting of RIARCs

:: COGENT visits BAR
:: Understanding genes, their effects & behavior thru molecular bio
:: 17 NaRDSAF members receive scholarship grants
:: A need for an institution -- SSAC
:: Philippine Mariculture Industry Regulation Criteria proposed
:: BAR launches Plant Genetic Resources Network
:: Roles and functions of RIARCS strengthened
:: BAR prepares for 22nd SOM-AMAF meeting
:: New DOST head speaks in women's seminar

APRIL 2001

:: BAR takes info tech for interactive R&D community
:: Biocon-based IPM: better control against ACB
:: R&D ManCom tackles major concerns; DA structure reviewed
:: R&D Program readies Muslim MIndanao for global market

:: DA, Winrock to launch PinoyFarmer website
:: GM food crops safe; scientific community clarifies issues
:: Philipine and Asian aggie faces new challenges

MAY 2001

:: Farmers, private sector renew ties with BAR
:: PhilCorn institutional plan developed
:: BAR technical expert proposes scheme for public-private sector partnership
:: CGIAR redefines role for 21st century
:: A second look at biotechnology
:: 3 national team leaders take posts
:: PhilFruits establishment plan reviewed

:: CERDAF approves network programs
:: GSDP aims for sustainable growth

JUNE 2001

:: BAR programs P29M for NaRDSAF scholars
:: Dr. Ponce represents southern countries in CGIAR meeting
:: Garrity is 4th ICRAF director general
:: Obien is PhilCorn interim exec officer
:: NTLs hold 2nd quarter meeting

:: BAR sends off 1st batch of PhD scholars
:: Balanced fertilization strategy found profitable
:: Developing a culture of excellence in BPI
:: BPI reviews 15 completed studies
:: BAR grants P5M for the establishment of DA-RFRDC region 6
:: FIAC to initiate R&D project for corn and legumes farmers
:: ERP challenges FIDA: transform into a modern-age organization
:: JICA experts to visit BAR for possible linkup
:: Philfruits, Philcorn establishment plan presented
:: PinoyFarmer business development program: an update
:: Sec Montemayor enforces three indicators to solve poverty

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