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Golden Rice E-Newsletter

September 2021 | Issue No. 9 of 2021
 
This newsletter is intended to keep our partners and stakeholders updated on the latest activities and news about the development of Golden Rice in the Philippines.

Golden Rice launched at CBC Inauguration 

The DA-Crop Biotechnology Center (DA-CBC), a collaborative public research institute of the DA-PhilRice and DA-Biotechnology Program Office, opened its new research facility today, 30 September, with DA Secretary Dr. William Dar as the chief guest of honor.  

As one of the recent milestones of agricultural biotechnology in the Philippines, Golden Rice was showcased in the launch event’s Pinoy Biotek exhibit and ceremonial tasting attended by Sec. Dar, key DA officials, local government officials, farmer representatives, and representatives from the US Department of Agriculture, which provided funding for the facility through the US Public Law (US PL) 480 Program also known as the Food for Peace Program.

"On this occasion that we simultaneously launch Golden Rice, then, the product comes to us not as a total surprise," said Sec. Dar in his remarks. He also commended the collaboration between the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and DA-PhilRice for the arduous pursuit of its launch. The Secretary likewise acknowledged that the Philippines is the first country to approve Golden Rice for commercialization. "The rest of the world will be looking back on our experience with it before they join the bandwagon," he added.

Golden Rice featured in Agri Asenso DZRH 

Dr. Reynante L. Ordonio, HRP lead, was interviewed by Henry Uri and Niet Arceo of DZRH’s Agri Asenso. Dr. Ordonio discussed the process of developing Golden Rice and how it can benefit farmers and consumers. 
 
He also mentioned that Golden Rice will be beneficial to young children, pregnant and lactating women, as its beta carotene content can already provide 30-50% of vitamin A to the diet.
 
Watch the full interview here. Interview starts at 25:44.

HRP lead discuss biotechnology in IATF Task Group on Food Security 131st Virtual Presser 

The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) Task Group on Food Security held a discussion with Dr. Reynante Ordonio, HRP lead, on the recent inauguration of DA-PhilRice's Crop Biotechnology Center and the importance of biotechnology in meeting the country’s food and nutrition security goals. He talked about updates on the Golden Rice project and answered questions from the media related to the next steps following the commercial propagation approval of Golden Rice.
 
You may watch the recording here.

Pinoy MD highlights Golden Rice’s nutritional benefits 

Golden Rice was featured on the GMA 7 program PinoyMD, on September 18, 2021. The program highlighted the improved nutritional content of Golden Rice compared to ordinary rice and how it will be helpful in fighting vitamin A deficiency (VAD).

Department of Agriculture Secretary William D. Dar, who was interviewed on the program, also noted that children and women of reproductive age have a higher risk of getting VAD and that a complementary source of vitamin A, like Golden Rice, is important.



Watch selected program highlights here.

Golden Rice earns positive feedback through social media campaign

Thank you for making our latest social media campaign a success! Since the campaign launch in July to commemorate the milestone approval of Golden Rice for commercial propagation in the Philippines, the official Facebook Page has already gained 13,729 followers; reached 366,312 users; and registered 7,404 engagements.

Through this campaign, we have reached both global and local audiences, and amplified the TV and radio engagements of Golden Rice spokespersons. Since then, champions from the government and farmer groups have expressed their support through press releases and opinion pieces, while netizens shared positive feedback through social media posts.

We look forward to your continued support and invite you to share a statement, quote, or link to any online material that reflects your perspective on Golden Rice.  We would love to include them in the ‘Voices of Support’ section of the Golden Rice PH Facebook page.

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