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In honor of Ramon Magsaysay awardees among NAST members

By William G. Padolina, Ph.D. | October 17, 2013 - 12:00am

Today, we honor three Academicians and two National Scientists (one posthumously) who have received the Ramon Magsaysay Awards.

Science and Environment

IRRI developing rice variety for El Niño

By Rocel Felix | October 30, 2002 - 12:00am

LOS BANOS, Laguna – The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is developing a drought-resistant rice variety which could withstand the harsh effects of the El Niño weather phenomenon.

Business

IRRI satellites face closure due to lack of funds

October 23, 2002 - 12:00am

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is subsisting on a drastically reduced budget of $24-million this year, from $32 million after its major donor, Japan withdrew its support for the agency. IRRI director...

Business

S&T journalism awards slated

February 25, 2001 - 12:00am

The best of the 22 selected entries for science and technology feature articles published in various newspapers last year will be recognized at the 10th Annual Science and Journalism Awards sponsored by the Philippine...

Business

Biotechnology a tool, not a weapon, say Padolina, experts

February 6, 2000 - 12:00am

Local scientists from the University of the Philippines at Los Baños (UPLB) still support that biotechnology must be considered a positive societal tool rather than a cruel curse. This amidst criticisms...

Business