Bureau of Plant Industry - National Plant Quarantine Services Division

𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍. 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇. 🌱

In celebration of the 48th Anniversary of the DA Bureau of Plant Industry – National Plant Quarantine Services Division, we invite everyone to participate in the 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 with the theme:

“𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝟒𝟖: 𝘐𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘉𝘪𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘈𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘳 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘚𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺”

This contest aims to showcase compelling and meaningful photographs that highlight innovation, dedication, and excellence in plant quarantine, plant protection, sustainable agriculture, and food security initiatives in the Philippines.

Whether you are an employee, stakeholder, partner institution, student, or photography enthusiast, this is your opportunity to creatively capture the vital role of plant biosecurity in safeguarding the nation’s agricultural future.

📌 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐌𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐒

𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲
• Open to all employees, stakeholders, partners, students, and the general public.
• Each participant may submit only one (1) entry.

𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
• Entries must be original and taken by the participant.
• Photos must reflect and relate to the official contest theme.
• Minor enhancements such as cropping, brightness adjustment, and color correction are allowed.
• Manipulated or AI-generated images are strictly prohibited.
• Entries must be submitted in:
▪ JPEG or PNG format
▪ High-resolution quality

𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬
Send entries via email and google form to:
[email protected]

Google Form Link:
https://forms.gle/4YQhw1DfgdWGUPNUA

Email Subject Format:
PHOTO CONTEST ENTRY – [Full Name]

Include the following details in the email:
• Full Name
• Office/Organization/School (if applicable)
• Contact Number
• Title of the Photo
• Short photo description/caption (maximum of 100 words)

𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧
June 5, 2026 | 12:00 Noon

Entries submitted beyond the deadline shall no longer be accepted.

𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠
• Relevance to the Theme – 40%
• Creativity and Originality – 30%
• Visual Impact and Composition – 20%
• Technical Quality – 10%

𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬
🏆 Three (3) Major Winners
🎖 Ten (10) Consolation Winners

𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘴.

𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬
By submitting an entry, participants grant the organizers the right to use, reproduce, and publish submitted photographs for official, promotional, and educational purposes with proper acknowledgment to the photographer.

The organizers reserve the right to disqualify entries that violate copyright laws or contest guidelines.

𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬
Winners will be officially announced during the anniversary celebration program and through the official communication platforms of the Bureau of Plant Industry.

📩 For inquiries, kindly contact the National Plant Quarantine Services Division through [email protected].

Capture the story behind plant health, innovation, and national food security — one photo at a time.

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | 𝗗𝗖𝗣 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘂 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽

One of the most anticipated milestones for Crop Protection majors entering their fourth year is the apprenticeship program. This year, incoming seniors were deployed to the 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘂 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 (𝗕𝗣𝗜), an agency of the Philippine 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 (𝗗𝗔) dedicated to improving crop yields and ensuring food safety through modern science and regulatory standards.

This partnership was brought to fruition through the diligent efforts of the new DCP Apprenticeship Coordinator, 𝗠𝗿. 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗵𝘂𝗮 𝗕. 𝗚𝘂𝗺𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴, and 𝗗𝗿. 𝗗𝗮𝗿𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝗠. 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗼, a former Supervising Agriculturist and Laboratory Head at the BPI-NPQSD's Central Laboratory. The students began their deployment on May 5, 2026, under the guidance of 𝗠𝗿. 𝗚𝘂𝗺𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴 and 𝗠𝗿. 𝗥𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗕. 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗲𝘀.

Over the prescribed duration, the apprentices will rotate through various key divisions at the BPI, including:

🏢𝗖𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝗣𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗖𝗣𝗠𝗗): Led by 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗗𝗿. 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠. 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗼𝗴

🏢𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗡𝗣𝗤𝗦𝗗) – 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲: Led by 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗠𝘀. 𝗝𝗼𝗮𝗻-𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗥. 𝗧𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗼

🏢𝗡𝗣𝗤𝗦𝗗 – 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆: Led by 𝗠𝗿. 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗱 𝗗. 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗮
Theory meets practice! This immersive training is designed to sharpen the students' technical skills and ensure their readiness for real-world operations, a core mission of the 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗗𝗖𝗣).











Photo credits: 𝘙𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘭 𝘙𝘶𝘯𝘦𝘴, 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘎𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘻, 𝘎𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘰𝘮𝘪 𝘗𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘫𝘢

𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡

In celebration of the International Day of Plant Health, the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Plant Industry, National Plant Quarantine Services Division (DA-BPI-NPQSD), joins the global community in advancing plant health as a fundamental pillar of food security, environmental sustainability, safe trade, and public well-being.

With the 2026 theme, “Plant Biosecurity for Food Security and Nutrition,” this observance underscores the critical role of effective plant protection and quarantine measures in preventing the entry and spread of invasive pests and plant diseases that threaten agricultural productivity, biodiversity, and the country’s food systems. Strengthened plant biosecurity safeguards local agriculture, supports sustainable livelihoods, promotes safe and nutritious food, and enhances the resilience of farming communities amid increasing global trade and climate-related challenges.

The DA-BPI-NPQSD remains steadfast in its mandate to implement science-based quarantine regulations, rigorous inspection and monitoring activities, and internationally aligned phytosanitary measures consistent with global plant health standards. Through strengthened inter-agency cooperation, stakeholder engagement, and public awareness, the Bureau continues to reinforce the country’s commitment to protecting Philippine agriculture and ensuring the safe movement of plants and plant products.

As we commemorate this significant global observance, the DA-BPI-NPQSD calls upon all stakeholders—including government agencies, industry partners, academic institutions, farmers, traders, and the general public—to actively support plant health initiatives and promote responsible biosecurity practices. Collective action is essential in building a resilient, sustainable, and food-secure future for present and future generations.

Together, let us uphold the importance of plant health in sustaining life, protecting livelihoods, and enabling agricultural prosperity.

𝐌𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐑 𝐃𝐀𝐘 (

This May 1, 2026, the National Plant Quarantine Services Division (NPQSD) joins the global community in celebrating International Labor Day—a tribute to the dedication, resilience, and invaluable contributions of workers across all sectors.

As stewards of plant health and biosecurity, NPQSD recognizes that the strength of our agricultural systems and the safety of our natural resources are made possible through the collective efforts of farmers, inspectors, scientists, and frontline personnel. Their commitment safeguards food security, facilitates safe trade, and protects our nation’s biodiversity from invasive threats.

On this day, we reaffirm our support for the rights, welfare, and continuous development of every worker. May this occasion inspire renewed appreciation for labor in all its forms and strengthen our shared responsibility toward sustainable growth and national progress.

𝐖𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠! 🌿

𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐍𝐏𝐐𝐒𝐃 - 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐚

The Bureau of Plant Industry - National Plant Quarantine Services Division is looking for a qualified applicant to fill the position of:

(𝟏) 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐮𝐫 𝐈𝐈 (𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 - 𝐒𝐆 𝟔)

Requirements:
➤ Valid Professional Driver's License
➤ At least High School Graduate
➤ Can Drive 4-wheel Manual

If you're interested, please refer to the following infographic for details.

Kindly submit the necessary requirements to:
[email protected]

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞: The Bureau of Plant Industry abides by the Equal Employment Opportunity Principle (EEOP) and highly encourages interested and qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, s*x, ethnicity, religion, s*xual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, and political affiliation.
Be part of a mission that empowers positive transformation and public service

ADVISORY FOR TRAVELERS: BRINGING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS INTO THE PHILIPPINES FOR PERSONAL CONSUMPTION
Ref. No.: Advisory-BKPE-01-2025

ADVISORY FOR TRAVELERS: BRINGING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS INTO THE PHILIPPINES FOR PERSONAL CONSUMPTION
Ref. No.: Advisory-BKPE-01-2025

The Philippine Embassy in Thailand and the Philippines’ Department of Agriculture (DA) inform travelers from Thailand to the Philippines on the guidelines for bringing agricultural products into the country for personal consumption.

Bringing fruits, vegetables, ornamental plants, and planting materials into the Philippines is regulated under national laws and plant quarantine regulations to help ensure food safety and safeguard the agricultural sector against devastating pests and diseases. Travelers who would like to bring these commodities to the Philippines for personal consumption (not exceeding 10 kg) must:

1. CHECK IF THE PRODUCT IS RESTRICTED OR NOT ALLOWED FOR IMPORTATION INTO THE PHILIPPINES
If the product is not on the list of approved items for importation into the Philippines, travelers are prohibited from bringing it into the country. The list can be accessed on the National Plant Quarantine Services Division's website at https://npqsd.bpi-npqsd.com.ph/import/

2. CHECK IF THE PRODUCT IS RESTRICTED OR PROHIBITED FOR EXPORT BY THAILAND
The list of prohibited plants for export is available on the Airport of Thailand (AOT)’s website at https://suvarnabhumi.airportthai.co.th/service/airport-guide/detail/ProhibitedPlantforExport

3. SECURE REQUIRED PHYTOSANITARY DOCUMENTS ONLINE FOR PRODUCTS THAT ARE ALLOWED FOR EXPORT BY THAILAND AND IMPORT BY THE PHILIPPINES
-Plant Quarantine Clearance (PQC) from the Bureau of Plant Industry, Department of Agriculture, Philippines - apply at https://www.intercommerce.com.ph/registrationbpi.asp
-Phytosanitary Certificate (PC) from the Plant Control Group, Office of Agricultural Regulation, Department of Agriculture - apply at http://nsw.doa.go.th

UPON ARRIVAL IN THE PHILIPPINES, you are required to declare the imported product and present the PQC and PC to the Customs and Plant Quarantine authorities stationed at the international airport.

Please note that if you are not able to secure a PQC and a PC prior to arrival, your products may be confiscated by the Customs and Plant Quarantine authorities at the airport.

For more information, you may visit the website of the National Plant Quarantine Services Division of the Bureau of Plant Industry at https://npqsd.bpi-npqsd.com.ph/import/ or email at [email protected]. END

https://bangkokpe.dfa.gov.ph/advisories-and-announcements/1867-bringing-agricultural-products-into-ph

𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘

🚨 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆: 𝐅𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐒 𝐂𝐈𝐑𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐄𝐓
The Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) has confirmed the presence of fake rice seed certification tags.
These fake tags can mislead farmers into buying fake Certified Seeds or low-quality seeds, putting your harvest and income at risk.

⚠️ 𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐓 𝐅𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐒:
Be alert if you notice:
* Invalid or mismatched laboratory numbers
* Unauthorized or incorrect seed inspector names
* Seed growers who are NOT accredited by BPI
* Wrong tag color (Foundation Seed must be RED)
* Incorrect tag size and layout
* Use of an unregistered variety (e.g., ST25 is not registered at the National Seed Industry Council (NSIC) and cannot be certified by BPI through National Seed Quality Control Services)

These tags are fraudulent and NOT issued by BPI.
⚠️ 𝐃𝐎 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐁𝐔𝐘 𝐒𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐒 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐅𝐘𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓⚠️

⚠️𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑:
All legitimate seed certification tags can be verified through Rice Seed Information System (RSIS ) by scanning the QR code.

⚠️𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐅𝐀𝐑𝐌 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐃:
* Buy only from BPI-accredited and trusted seed growers
* ALWAYS verify tags before purchasing
* REPORT any suspicious seeds or tags immediately

⚠️ 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐋 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆:
The use, sale, or distribution of fake seed certification tags is illegal and punishable by law.

🚨𝐁𝐔𝐘𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐒 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐅𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐒 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐎𝐔𝐒 𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐊𝐒:
* Poor germination
* Increased vulnerability to pests and diseases
* Financial losses due to planting of low-quality seeds leading to lower production yield.

Protect your harvest. Protect your investment.

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𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | April 16, 2026 – Day 4 of the Data Management and Report Training (Batch 1)

The Bureau of Plant Industry – National Plant Quarantine Services Division continues its Comprehensive Workshop on Data Management and Analysis for Effective Reporting, now on its fourth day, strengthening the capacity of report officers in managing, validating, analyzing, and interpreting quarantine data.

The activity emphasizes standardized reporting to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely submission of quality reports that support evidence-based decision-making, pest risk monitoring, and effective plant quarantine operations.

Through lectures and hands-on exercises, participants are equipped with practical tools to improve data handling and reporting practices within their respective functions.

This initiative reinforces the Bureau’s commitment to efficient service delivery, transparency, and compliance with national and international phytosanitary standards in protecting plant health and facilitating safe trade.