Have you ever heard insects sound like they are laughing? These are actually male cicadas or kuliglig that were identified as new species in 2015. What about those leaping insects that are triangular in shape and have nests and trails that look like they were made from human saliva? They...
UPLB, KOICA, IRRI hold first meeting for Agricultural Genomics Research Center project
In a landmark collaboration aimed at enhancing agricultural research and education in the Philippines, UPLB chaired the first Project Steering Committee (PSC) Meeting signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Morell Boardroom for the project “Capacity-Building for Higher Education and the Establishment of Agricultural...
UPLB bags top agri-aqua distinctions at the 2023 Pantas and Tanglaw Awards
On November 10, 2023, the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) and its researchers were recognized for their outstanding achievements at the Pantas and Tanglaw Awards 2023, hosted by the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD). Lighting the way...
UPLB wins multiple awards from NRCP
Several individuals and units from UPLB were recognized for their outstanding work and contributions in 2023 by the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP). Each year, the NRCP recognizes outstanding individuals and institutions for their achievements in different areas. The NRCP Service Award honors outgoing members of the NRCP...