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A blog by ISAAA Inc.
Philippines
Joined April 2020
How do #biotechcrops help in reducing global food loss and waste? 1. Insect Resistant Crops 2. Non-Browning Crops 3. Delayed Ripening Crops 4. Drought and Salinity Tolerant Crops Read more details about this topic in ISAAA #ScienceSpeaks: https://t.co/Yfq7urAHNH
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Food loss and waste are a massive driver of #climatechange. How do #biotechcrops help fight global food loss and waste? Read more about this topic in ISAAA #ScienceSpeaks: https://t.co/tVhuch5byq
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The US National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine conducted an extensive study on GM crops. They found that “no substantiated evidence of a difference in risks to human health between GE crops and conventionally bred crops." Read more: https://t.co/XRdHn7clvl
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Are GM crops safe? Over three decades have passed since the first GM crop was commercialized. Scientific organizations and studies have declared that #GMcrops do not provide more risk than conventional crops. Read more in #ScienceSpeaks: https://t.co/ZyrEd9IHlf
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JOIN THIS WEBINAR!!! ✍️ Gene Drive Technologies: Advances in Health, Conservation, and Governance 🗓️ November 20, 2025, 3:00 to 4:30 PM GMT+8 📍 Zoom. More details about this webinar here: https://t.co/KeiJy0atyC
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ISAAA, Inc., in partnership with the Outreach Network for Gene Drive Research, will host a free webinar titled Gene Drive Technologies: Advances in Health, Conservation, and Governance on November...
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ISAAA researchers report how the Philippine media represent modern biotechnology. A 24-year longitudinal content analysis (2000–2023) of 2,525 articles from 4 major local newspapers showed key trends in biotech reporting. Read details in #ScienceSpeaks: https://t.co/mdBoCsy9FX
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ISAAA Inc. and Bayer Philippines hosted the workshop "The Future of Food and Law" for the Philippine Judiciary, which brought together over 100 key stakeholders from the Judiciary, regulation, R&D, and communication. Read details in Science Speaks: https://t.co/U99vauQRBK
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Hon. Justice Selma P. Alaras, Associate Justice of the Court of Appeals, highlighted the judiciary's role in navigating the legal and ethical complexities of biotech. She urged participants to listen, communicate, and collaborate to address public concerns and foster innovation.
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In his opening remarks, ISAAA, Inc. Board Chair Dr. William D. Dar emphasized the benefits of biotech crops. He made a stirring appeal, urging the workshop participants, "Let us collectively work to secure a future where no Filipino goes hungry."
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The workshop, held on September 25, 2025, at Sheraton Manila Bay, brought together more than 100 representatives from the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, regulators, academics, scientists and researchers, public and private technology developers, and communicators.
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To address the challenges hindering the commercialization of biotech crops in the Philippines, ISAAA, Inc., and Bayer AgriScience, Inc., held a workshop on agricultural biotechnology for the Philippine judiciary. Read details in Science Speaks:
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The commercialization of biotech crops in the Philippines is influenced by regulatory frameworks, public perceptions, and, crucially, the judiciary, when their commercial release is challenged by...
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As ISAAA, Inc. celebrates its 25th year of providing quality content to thousands of subscribers, 𝘉𝘪𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩 𝘜𝘱𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 is now available in tiered subscriptions. Read more details here: https://t.co/2Ipu11lwui
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REGISTRATION FOR ASCA2025 NOW OPEN!!! The 8th Asian Short Course on Agribiotechnology, Biosafety Regulation, and Communication (ASCA8) will take place in Manila, Philippines, from September 8 to 12, 2025. To register for #ASCA8, visit https://t.co/N7VQd8IQMX
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What are the recent research advances in biotech crops to help combat hidden hunger? Read about #biofortification of rice, lettuce, and tomatoes in this article in #ScienceSpeaks: https://t.co/qEdo2WDZ5Y
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Researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine explored CRISPR gene editing techniques for potential treatments for #phenylketonuria. Read more about CRISPR's advancements in personalized therapies here: https://t.co/dvqUOFaJcz
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An infant with a rare urea cycle disorder is the world's first patient treated with customized #CRISPR #geneediting therapy. Read more about CRISPR's advancements in personalized therapies here: https://t.co/dvqUOFbh27
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Researchers have used #CRISPR to develop gene therapies for various health conditions. Read about the developments in "From Lab to Life: CRISPR's Advancements in Personalized Therapies for Metabolic, Blood, and Other Disorders" here: https://t.co/dvqUOFbh27
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ISAAA, Inc. announced a change in the date and venue for the 8th Asian Short Course on Agribiotechnology, Biosafety Regulation, and Communication (ASCA8). ASCA8 will now be held in Manila, Philippines, on September 8-12, 2025. More details here: https://t.co/TuixurOawv
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ISAAA, Inc. announces a change in the date and venue for the 8th Asian Short Course on Agribiotechnology, Biosafety Regulation, and Communication (ASCA8). ASCA8 will now be held in Manila, Philippines, on September 8-12, 2025. More details here: https://t.co/TuixurOawv
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Cultivating resilience: How #biotech shapes #climatesmart agriculture in Asia and Australasia. Read more in this Science Speaks article: https://t.co/9aZZBWp3QK
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