HIGHLIGHTS OF ACTIVITIES · 2020. 10. 28. · Science Journalists Association, Inc. (PSciJourn),...
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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
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Challenges
• Misinformation from anti-biotech groups
• Local ordinances banning planting and trials of GM crops
• Pending House Bills in Congress• Court case
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Outline of Presentation:
Highlights of Accomplishments in
2012
Biotech Campus Journalism Contest
Biotech-On-the-Air
Biotech Outreach Activities in Congress
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• 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.
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Awarding of Winners during the 8th National
Biotechnology WeekGateway Suites, Cubao, Quezon City
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Tele-Radio Guesting at BagoYan Ah! DZMM Tele-Radio Program and
DZRB Radyo ng Bayan
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Study Tour to Business Mirror Publishing Office, one of the leading
news dailies in the Philippines
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Study Visit to Biotech Research Facilities
(IRRI, UPLB-BIOTECH, and UPLB-Institute of Plant
Breeding)
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UPLB Study Tour
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Exhibits and Fun Activities during the National Biotechnology Week
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On-line Promotion
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Media Releases
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Biotech-On-the-Air
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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.
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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)
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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
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Biotech Outreach Activities in Congress
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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.
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Pinoy Biotech Products: Contributing to Sustainable Agriculture, Improved Health, and Better Environment: Biotech Exhibit & Seminars
Biotech Seminar for Congress Media
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Pinoy Biotech Products: Contributing to Sustainable Agriculture, Improved Health, and Better Environment: Biotech Exhibit & Seminars
Biotech Exhibit at the Congress
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Pinoy Biotech Products: Contributing to Sustainable Agriculture, Improved Health, and Better Environment: Biotech Exhibit & Seminars
Biotech Exhibit at the Congress
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Pinoy Biotech Products: Contributing to Sustainable Agriculture, Improved Health, and Better Environment: Biotech Exhibit & Seminars
Biotech Seminar for Policy Makers
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Continuing Efforts
• SEARCA BIC website• E-news service• Mailing list• Regional and local biotech outreach
activities• Development of biotech IEC materials
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More things to do to reach the finish line.
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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!