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Philippine Agriculture and Fisheries Biotechnology Program
We shall promote the safe and responsible use of modern biotechnology and its products as one of the several means to achieve food security, equal access to health services, a sustainable and safe environment, and industry development.
– National Policy Statement on Biotechnology, July 16, 2001
The DA Biotechnology Program Office invites interested agencies/organizations/institutions to submit project proposals for funding consideration."
"The Philippine Agriculture and Fisheries Biotechnology Program of the Department of Agriculture (DA Biotech Program) recognizes the need to have more scientists and researchers in the field of agricultural biotechnology. This scholarship program aims to contribute in addressing this need by supporting the education of financially-challenged but highly motivated, intellectually gifted and talented students in local state colleges and universities. The program will also facilitate guidance and training from the country’s leading scientists in agri-biotechnology."
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