SEARCA Biotechnology Information Center

Learn about SEARCA BIC agri-biotechnology outreach activities and communication initiatives <i><a href='http://www.bic.searca.org/about_us/beta_index.html'>Know more about us...</a></i>

MEDIA RELEASE: UPLB Chancellor upholds research and development of Bteggplant <i><a href='http://www.bic.searca.org/press_releases/2012/may11b.html'>Read media release...</a></i>

Questions and Answers: Development of Fruit and Shoot Borer Resistant Eggplant in the Philippines <i><a href='http://www.bic.searca.org/info_kits/bteggplant/faq1.html'>Learn more...</a></i>

NEW PUBLICATION: Adoption and Uptake Pathways of Biotechnology Crops <i><a href='http://www.bic.searca.org/info_kits/publications/adoption and pathways of biotech crops.html'>Learn more...</a></i>

UPCOMING EVENT: Commercialization of biotech crops to discuss in a regional workshop <i><a href='http://www.bic.searca.org/press_releases/2012/apr13.html'>Read media release...</a></i>

FEATURE ARTICLE: Asian biosafety experts exchange knowledge <i><a href='http://www.bic.searca.org/info_kits/articles_slides/index.html'>Read article...</a></i>

ISAAA Brief 43: Highlights' translations in Philippine local languages <i><a href='http://www.bic.searca.org/info_kits/globalstatus/index.html'>Read translations...</a></i>

BIOTECHTOONS winners and finalists <i><a href='http://www.bic.searca.org/biotechtoons2011/all/'>View here...</a></i>

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SEARCA, ABB and ISAAA EVENT:
Regional Workshop on Commercialization of Biotech Crops: Learning from Asia
Los Baños, Laguna, PHILIPPINES
03 - 07 September 2012

BIOTECH COALITION OF THE PHILS. EVENT:
10th Anniversary Biotechnology Convention: Biotechnology for All Seasons and for All Reasons
Traders Hotel Manila, Pasay City, Philippines
17 - 18 May 2012

PGC AGRICULTURE TEAM AND SEARCA BIC:
Genomics Resources for Forest Health and Biomass Energy Research
MBB Lecture Hall, UPLB, College, Los Baños, Laguna
15 May 2012, 11 AM

JOURNAL ARTICLE:
Print media reportage of agricultural biotechnology in the Philippines: a decade’s (2000-2009) analysis of news coverage and framing
Authors: Mariechel J. Navarro, Jenny A. Panopio, Donna Bae Malayang, and Noel Amano, Jr.
Journal of Science Communication Vol. 10, Issue no. 3, September 2011

JOURNAL ARTICLE:
Media representation of science: How the Philippine press defines biotechnology
Authors: Mariechel J. Navarro, Jenny A. Panopio, and Donna Bae Malayang
Journal of Media and Communication Studies Vol. 3(9), pp. 281-288, September 2011

PHILIPPINES
Scientists worried over move to stop Bt eggplant field tests   02 May
Philippines Hosting Asian Biotechnology Conference   02 May
Scientists urge SC to allow continued trial of Bt eggplant 02 May
NAST supports Bt eggplant research, confident that SC will side for science   01 May
Eggplant war: Scientists defend GMO   01 May
Pro-Bt eggplant scientists buck Kalikasan writ   01 May
Scientists ask SC to let Bt eggplant research to continue   30 April
SC asked to stop production of genetically modified eggplants   27 April
Supreme Court asked to block genetically modified eggplants   26 April

THAILAND: Biotech fails to blossom 30 April

INDONESIA: For Future’s Sake, Indonesia Should Take Leaf From the Philippines’ Biotech Book 26 April

CHINA: Worm turns sheep clone to "good" fat: China scientists 24-April

PAKISTAN: Pakistan debates GM cotton’s success 20 April

AFRICA: African agricultural ministers call for innovative funding to the sector 23 April

USA: White House Promotes a Bioeconomy 26 April

Scientific community confident Supreme Court will side on science; farmers push for continuation of Bt eggplant trials

UPLB Chancellor upholds research and development of Bt eggplant
11 May 2012

University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) Chancellor Rex Victor Cruz maintained the university’s support for the multi-location field trials of the fruit and shoot borer resistant Bt eggplant, in relation to the petition filed by anti-GMO groups against the experiment. Read full story...

Experts underscore compelling need for alternative Bt eggplant technology; Academicians and government continue to support biotech researches 11 May 2012

SEARCA-ISAAA-UPLBCDC publishes study on adoption and uptake pathways of biotech crops in the Philippines 10 May 2012

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Asian biosafety experts exchange knowledge

More than 80 officials, scientists, and experts, as well as delegates to the upcoming Rio+20, MOP6, COP11, and CSD20 from 17 countries in Asia and neighboring regions shared their knowledge and expert opinions on local, regional and global concerns. Read story...

BiotechTOONS: Popularizing the benefits and potentials of biotechnology through creative cartoons
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SEARCA Biotechnology Information Center
UPLB Campus 4031, Los Baños, Laguna, PHILIPPINES
Telephone +6349 536 2290 ext. 406 / 169 / 135
Fax +6349 536 4105
E-mail bic@agri.searca.org

SEARCA BIC is one of the biotechnology information nodes of the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications Global Knowledge Center (ISAAA KC) and hosted by the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA). It was officially established in 2000 to address the needs of the region for a highly credible, sound and factual biotechnology information center in the Southeast Asian region accessible to various stakeholders.

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