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SEARCA Biotechnology Information Center
Highlights ofACTIVITIES in 2012
ISAAA KC-BICs Annual Network MeetingLe Soleil de Boracay, Philippines4-6 April 2013
Challenges
• Misinformation from anti-biotech groups
• Local ordinances banning planting and trials of GM crops
• Pending House Bills in Congress• Court case
Outline of Presentation:
Highlights of Accomplishments in
2012
Biotech Campus Journalism Contest
Biotech-On-the-Air
Biotech Outreach Activities in Congress
• Organized by the Philippine Science Journalists Association, Inc. (PSciJourn), AGHAM Party-list, ISAAA and SEARCA BIC
• Open to all aspiring student science journalists at the High School and College levels
• It encouraged Filipino students to research on modern crop biotech and interview scientists, biotech corn farmers and even regulators of biotech crops
• From more than 90 entries from all over the country, the articles that were evaluated were narrowed down to the
top 10 for each level.
Awarding of Winners during the 8th National
Biotechnology WeekGateway Suites, Cubao, Quezon City
Tele-Radio Guesting at BagoYan Ah! DZMM Tele-Radio Program and
DZRB Radyo ng Bayan
Study Tour to Business Mirror Publishing Office, one of the leading
news dailies in the Philippines
Study Visit to Biotech Research Facilities
(IRRI, UPLB-BIOTECH, and UPLB-Institute of Plant
Breeding)
UPLB Study Tour
Exhibits and Fun Activities during the National Biotechnology Week
On-line Promotion
Media Releases
Biotech-On-the-Air
Biotech-On-the-Air
• Broadcasts nationwide thru the weekly radio program RadyoTeknolohiya at DZRB Radyong Bayan anchored by Broadcaster Melly Tenorio
• Features experts discussing various biotechnology topics that evolve from basic concepts of biotechnology, regulations, safety, IRM, and other relevant biotechnology issues in a laymanized one-on-one interview.
Biotech-On-the-Air
• Includes a trivia (“Tekkie Trivia”) and contest (Biotech Contest) segments
• Biotech Contest- listeners could participate by texting
the right answer to crop biotech-related questions posed for the week
- winners would then receive giveaway items (biotech IEC materials and tokens)
Biotech-On-the-AirBiotech ContestListener-respondents: • farmers• Housewives• blue collar workers (i.e.
electrician, carpenter)• small and medium entrepreneurs• government employees• college and high school students
Total no. of participants (as of March 8, 2013): 89
Respondents were from:• Metro Manila• Laguna• Bulacan• Rizal
• Nueva Ecija• Pampanga• Bataan
Biotech Outreach Activities in Congress
Pinoy Biotech Products: Contributing to Sustainable
Agriculture, Improved Health, and Better Environment:
Biotech Exhibit & Seminars
• Co-organized with ISAAA, AGHAM Party-list, Butil Party-list, Phil. Science Journalists Association, Inc. (PSciJourn), PBS Philippines, UPLB-BIOTECH, and UPLB-IPB.
• The outreach consisted of biotech seminars for congress media and policy makers, and a biotech exhibit held at the Philippine House of Representatives, Quezon City, Philippines from 22 to 25 January 2013.
• The seminars served as an opportunity for the policymakers, media, and other Congress constituents to clarify issues and concerns on biotechnology, particularly genetically modified crops.
Pinoy Biotech Products: Contributing to Sustainable Agriculture, Improved Health, and Better Environment: Biotech Exhibit & Seminars
Biotech Seminar for Congress Media
Pinoy Biotech Products: Contributing to Sustainable Agriculture, Improved Health, and Better Environment: Biotech Exhibit & Seminars
Biotech Exhibit at the Congress
Pinoy Biotech Products: Contributing to Sustainable Agriculture, Improved Health, and Better Environment: Biotech Exhibit & Seminars
Biotech Exhibit at the Congress
Pinoy Biotech Products: Contributing to Sustainable Agriculture, Improved Health, and Better Environment: Biotech Exhibit & Seminars
Biotech Seminar for Policy Makers
Continuing Efforts
• SEARCA BIC website• E-news service• Mailing list• Regional and local biotech outreach
activities• Development of biotech IEC materials
More things to do to reach the finish line.
Maraming Salamat!Thank you and enjoy Boracay, Philippines!
Highlights ofChallengesOutline of Presentation:Slide Number 4Awarding of Winners during the 8th National Biotechnology Week�Gateway Suites, Cubao, Quezon CityTele-Radio Guesting at Bago Yan Ah! DZMM Tele-Radio Program and DZRB Radyo ng BayanStudy Tour to Business Mirror Publishing Office, one of the leading news dailies in the PhilippinesStudy Visit to Biotech Research Facilities (IRRI, UPLB-BIOTECH, and UPLB-Institute of Plant Breeding)UPLB Study TourExhibits and Fun Activities during the National Biotechnology WeekOn-line PromotionMedia ReleasesBiotech-On-the-AirBiotech-On-the-AirBiotech-On-the-AirSlide Number 16Biotech Outreach �Activities in Congress�Pinoy Biotech Products: Contributing to Sustainable Agriculture, Improved Health, and Better Environment: Biotech Exhibit & SeminarsPinoy Biotech Products: Contributing to Sustainable Agriculture, Improved Health, and Better Environment: Biotech Exhibit & SeminarsPinoy Biotech Products: Contributing to Sustainable Agriculture, Improved Health, and Better Environment: Biotech Exhibit & SeminarsPinoy Biotech Products: Contributing to Sustainable Agriculture, Improved Health, and Better Environment: Biotech Exhibit & SeminarsPinoy Biotech Products: Contributing to Sustainable Agriculture, Improved Health, and Better Environment: Biotech Exhibit & SeminarsContinuing EffortsMore things to do to reach the finish line.Maraming Salamat!�Thank you and enjoy Boracay, Philippines!