PCC, SEARCA increase farmers, CBED coordinators business literacy thru ‘BIZ Talk’ activity

Another “BIZ Talk’’ activity titled: “Value Chain Analysis (VCA) Team Business Talk: Business Workshop and Project Viability Analysis” was conducted at the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) National Headquarters and Gene Pool in Science City of Munoz, Nueva Ecija last August 3-5. “BIZ Talk”, an abbreviated form for Business Talk, is a series of activities conducted […]


PCC, partners launch school-based milk supplementation program

Children are said to be the hope of the nation. It is, therefore, relevant to say that providing for their better nutrition is a wise development investment for their future. As an immediate response to this cause, PCC and its local partners launched a 120-day milk supplementation program last July 29. Its partners are the […]


Sultan Kudarat farmers set to receive buffaloes from PCC

Dairy farmers in Sultan Kudarat are bound to receive 20 head of buffaloes after having undergone a social preparation training (SPT) conducted by the Philippine Carabao Center at University of Southern Mindanao (PCC-USM). The SPT, conducted last June 30 to July 1, aimed at developing the commitment of the beneficiaries to the program. Officers and […]


Championing CDP thru partnerships

Over the years, the Carabao Development Program (CDP) of the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) has demonstrated that buffalo-based dairy enterprises can indeed lead to substantial economic and social gains for farmers and their families. These developments include strides in dairy animal herd build-up, increased incomes and job opportunities, and expanded tie-ups among key industry players. […]


PCC conducts annual R4D in-house Review

A novel study on a gene associated in water buffaloes won this year’s “Best Paper” in the recent R4D In-house Review, June 27-28 at the PCC National Headquarters and Gene Pool. From seven completed researches evaluated by the board of panelists, the team of Dr. Eufrocina Atabay, Dr. Edwin Atabay, Dr. Claro Mingala, Dr. Emma […]


PCC at CLSU researchers up proposal writing skills

PCC researchers at PCC at Central Luzon State University (CLSU) recently honed their skills on effective proposal writing during a Training Workshop on R&D Formulation and Proposal Writing at the said PCC station.  PCC at CLSU Center director Dr. Daniel Aquino said the workshop is meant to challenge researchers to write compelling research proposals for […]


PCC, GK partner to build Filipino dreams in the dairyard project

The Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) and the Gawad Kalinga Enchanted Farm (GKEF), a private organization located at Barangay Encanto, Angat, Bulacan, recently agreed to enter into a public-private partnership in building Filipino dreams through the “Dairyard” project. The Dairyard is envisioned to enrich and empower every stakeholder and consumer in the dairy industry including farmers […]


Incoming DA secretary vows to make milk feeding in public schools a national program

Incoming Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Emmanuel “Manny” F. Piñol has vowed to intensify the DA’s support to the milk feeding program by making it a national program. Such plan aims to address the problem of dairy farmers in marketing and distribution of milk and at the same time help alleviate malnutrition among school children. […]


PCC, DTI continue to fortify ties for dairy development thru SSF project

For more than a decade now, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) have been strong partners in fulfilling one goal and that is to contribute to the continuing progress of the dairy industry in the country. The DTI was recognized as PCC’s secondary stakeholder partner-champion in March 2015 […]