DA Biotech Program

30/09/2026

📢 𝘗𝘪𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘉𝘪𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘬 featured technology No. 7: 𝗛𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥

HECTOR is a low-cost, portable molecular diagnostic platform using Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) for rapid, point-of-need detection of selected poultry pathogens. It provides results within one hour with a simple color-based readout, making it suitable for field use without relying on complex lab equipment.

The technology is jointly developed by the University of the Philippines Los Baños, Cavite State University, and the University of Eastern Philippines, with support from the DA Biotech Program.

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29/09/2026

📢 𝘗𝘪𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘉𝘪𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘬 featured technology No. 6: 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗱𝗲𝗿

The Fish Protein Hydrolysates Powder (FPH), developed by Dr. Sharon N. Nuñal of the University of the Philippines Visayas with support from the DA Biotech Program, is a protein powder derived from yellowfin tuna viscera. Through controlled enzymatic hydrolysis, tuna by-products are converted into fish protein hydrolysate powder with smaller, more readily digestible peptides. FPH is a high-value ingredient with potential applications in food, aquaculture feeds, and animal nutrition.

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29/09/2026

𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: researchers, breeders, livestock raisers, aquaculturists, fisherfolk, and the general public.

The Bureau of Animal Industry invites all interested stakeholders to participate in the Public Consultation for the draft Guidelines on Animals and Germinal Products derived from Gene Editing and Other Similar Molecular Breeding Techniques.

Date: September 30, 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 08:30 AM onwards
Location: La Breza Hotel, Mother Ignacia Avenue, Barangay South Triangle, Diliman, Quezon City
Pre-registration form: https://bit.ly/PubConforGEdAnimals

The proposed guidelines aims to establish a technical determination mechanism for assessing whether an animal or germinal product derived from gene editing and other similar molecular breeding techniques falls within the scope of biosafety regulations.

For inquiries, please reach out to [email protected].

𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

The Bureau of Animal Industry invites all interested stakeholders to participate in the Public Consultation for the draft Guidelines on Animals and Germinal Products derived from Gene Editing and Other Similar Molecular Breeding Techniques.

Date: September 30, 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 08:30 AM onwards
Location: La Breza Hotel, Mother Ignacia Avenue, Barangay South Triangle, Diliman, Quezon City

Pre-registration form: https://bit.ly/PubConforGEdAnimals

The proposed guidelines aims to establish a technical determination mechanism for assessing whether an animal or germinal product derived from gene editing and other similar molecular breeding techniques falls within the scope of biosafety regulations.

For inquiries, please reach out to [email protected].

28/09/2026

📢 𝘗𝘪𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘉𝘪𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘬 featured technology No. 5: 𝗟𝗢𝗩 𝗞𝗶𝘁

Developed by a team of researchers from the University of the Philippines Diliman led by Dr. Pierangeli G. Vital and Dr. Joy Ann P. Santos, with support from the DA Biotech Program, the LOV (LAMP on Vibrio) Kit is a rapid, on-site test for detecting Vibrio species—a common type of bacteria that often causes fatal diseases in fish. The kit provides laboratory-grade results directly on-site, allowing for faster and more accessible testing without the need for complex laboratory equipment.

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27/09/2026

📢 𝘗𝘪𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘉𝘪𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘬 featured technology No. 4: 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲

Developed by the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Carabao Center (DA-PCC) with support from the DA Biotech Program, QuickCare is a pen-side molecular diagnostic kit for the detection of Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis virus (CAEv) in goats. It is an easy-to-use CAE detection or screening kit that provides results within 30-60 minutes, allowing tests without relying on conventional laboratory equipment.

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27/09/2026

📢 𝘗𝘪𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘉𝘪𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘬 featured technology No. 3: 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗠𝗲𝗴

BioMeg, developed by Dr. Edgardo E. Tulin with support from the DA Biotech Program, is a microbial inoculant for sweet potato (kamote) and purple yam (ube) containing 𝘉𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘶𝘴 𝘮𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘶𝘮— a type of bacteria that lives mainly in soil, making fixed micronutrients such as iron, copper, and zinc more available to plants. It is produced using locally available materials such as cassava peel and ipil-ipil leaves as sources of carbon and nitrogen.

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26/09/2026

📢 𝘗𝘪𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘉𝘪𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘬 featured technology No. 2: 𝗙𝗨𝗡𝗚𝗜𝗖𝗨𝗥𝗘

Fungicure is a biological control agent (biofungicide) formulated to combat Fusarium wilt (Panama Disease) in bananas. It utilizes beneficial antagonist microorganisms, offering an eco-friendly and sustainable alternative to synthetic chemical fungicides, effectively suppressing soil-borne fungal pathogens while promoting crop health.

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25/09/2026

📢 𝘗𝘪𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘉𝘪𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘬 featured technology No. 1: 𝗟𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗔 𝗞𝗶𝘁

LAMParA Kit, developed by Dr. Leny C. Galvez of the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (DA-PhilFIDA) with support from the DA Biotech Program, is a field-deployable molecular diagnostic tool for the rapid, on-site detection of the Banana Bunchy Top Virus (BBTV) and Banana Bract Mosaic Virus (BBrMV) in abaca. It can provide results within 20-30 minutes in the field, reducing reliance on centralized diagnostic laboratories.

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24/09/2026

🎉The 𝟮𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 officially concludes! 🎉

Our sincere appreciation to all our partners, technology developers and adopters, agricultural extension workers, students, and visitors, for making this year's NBW a success. We look forward to seeing you again next year 😉

✨ This week's celebration may be over, but the momentum doesn't stop here...

Up next: 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵'𝘀 𝗚𝗼𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝟮! (knock knock, dear students 🤭) and the 𝟭𝟭𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆, honoring champions of biotechnology in the Philippines.

🔜 Stay tuned to our page for updates and official announcements! 👀

23/09/2026

Day 3 complete! ✨

Today, we welcomed agri-extension officers from our DA Regional Field Offices and the Agricultural Training Institute to the 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘉𝘪𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 𝘌𝘹𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘉𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘨, where they learned about the latest in biotechnology innovations, biosafety regulations, and science communication from our experts.

Meanwhile, our booth continues to excite visitors! 😍 Tomorrow is the last day of , and your last chance to experience our Breed-it-Board, Crops vs Zombies, and techno exhibit.

Don't miss it. See you there! 😉