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Dr. Benigno Peczon, a PhD graduate from Purdue University and the current president of the Biotechnology Coalition of the Philippines (BCP), said that the Thai government is honing up on its biotechnology initiatives and is determined to lead the region in this field.


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Biotechnology to end use of costly pesticides — experts

December 19, 2004 - 12:00am

A panel of Filipino scientists believes that there will eventually be no need for expensive pesticides among corn farmers following successful tests and subsequent cultivation of genetically modified, disease-resistant...

Agriculture

Thailand hones up for biotech

By R & D NOTES By Rudy Fernandez | November 30, 2003 - 12:00am

A Filipino expert on biotechnology recently warned the agricultural industry to continue developing biotechnology in the country as our Asian neighbors are fast catching up with the technology. Dr. Benigno Peczon,...

Agriculture

Biotech coalition launched to eradicate poverty, promote food security

August 19, 2001 - 12:00am

A broad-based multi-sectoral coalition advocating the safe and responsible use of modern biotechnology was launched last week at Annabel’s Restaurant in Quezon City. Called the Biotechnology Conference of the...

Agriculture

Biotech group lauds Sin letter on biotechnology

July 8, 2001 - 12:00am

The head of the newly formed Biotechnology Conference of the Philippines (BCP), Dr. Benigno Peczon, welcomed the pastoral letter issued by Jaime Cardinal Sin on the use of genetic engineering for agricultural products. Peczon...

Business

Biotech group lauds Sin letter on biotechnology

July 8, 2001 - 12:00am

The head of the newly formed Biotechnology Conference of the Philippines (BCP), Dr. Benigno Peczon, welcomed the pastoral letter issued by Jaime Cardinal Sin on the use of genetic engineering for agricultural products. Peczon...

Business