SEARCA in the News

LOS BAÑOS, LAGUNA, Philippines — A group of 14 undergraduate students from Tokyo University of Agriculture (Tokyo NODAI), accompanied by faculty from the University of the Philippines Los Baños, visited the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) on August 19, 2025. The visit, part of the 35th batch of Tokyo NODAI's Philippine Field Practice, focused on exploring SEARCA's work in agribusiness development. Prof. Dr. Nina Nocon-Shimoguchi highlighted the long-standing collaboration between Tokyo NODAI and SEARCA, noting that SEARCA has been an integral part of the Philippine Field Practice for its entire 26-year history. Tokyo… Read more

RADARCIREBON.TV- Di tengah kondisi ekonomi yang tidak selalu stabil, biaya pendidikan tinggi sering kali menjadi batu sandungan bagi banyak pelajar dan mahasiswa. Semangat untuk melanjutkan studi ke jenjang S1, S2, bahkan S3, kerap terhambat oleh beban finansial yang semakin berat. Tak sedikit yang akhirnya harus menunda atau bahkan mengubur mimpi akademiknya karena keterbatasan dana. Namun, di balik tantangan tersebut, selalu ada jalan keluar. Salah satunya melalui program beasiswa yang ditawarkan oleh pemerintah, lembaga swasta, hingga institusi internasional. Beasiswa bukan hanya soal bantuan biaya kuliah, melainkan juga peluang membuka jaringan global, pengalaman akademik yang lebih luas, serta motivasi untuk terus berprestasi… Read more

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines — A group of 70 aspiring agriculturists from across the Philippines visited the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) on August 28, 2025, to gain insights into the latest agricultural initiatives. The students, who are preparing for the Licensure Examination for Agriculturists through the Upstep Review Center, represented various universities from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. SEARCA Deputy Director for Administration, Assoc. Prof. Joselito Florendo, welcomed the group, underscoring the vital role of agriculturists in the Philippines. He emphasized that the licensure exam is not just a requirement, but also an opportunity… Read more

A GROUNDBREAKING research project in Malaysia has successfully utilized brain-wave technology to ensure that halal meat production is both humane and high quality. Funded by the Laguna-based Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA), this project, led by Professor Awis Qurni Sazili of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), has made significant strides in aligning Islamic principles with modern animal welfare standards. The research team used electroencephalography (EEG) to objectively measure animal stress and pain during slaughter. The study found a clear correlation between handling methods and brain activity, with unprofessional handling resulting in a significant increase… Read more

MUÑOZ, NUEVA ECIJA, Philippines — The 9th University Consortium Summer School (UC SS) brought together 26 graduate students from across Southeast Asia, as well as Iran, Japan, Taiwan, and Turkey, for an intensive academic and field-based program. Hosted by Central Luzon State University (CLSU) in collaboration with the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) and the Southeast Asian University Consortium for Graduate Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC), the program ran from July 28 to August 8, 2025. With the theme "Ridge to Reef: Integrated Management for Sustainable and Resilient Food Systems," the… Read more

At the PHILIPPiNEXT 2025 International Conference and Exposition on Innovations, one theme stood out: climate solutions will make an impact if they are protected, funded, and scaled through collaboration. In the technical conference session, global experts from the fields of intellectual property, data governance, public-private partnerships, green financing, and climate communication shared how IP protection, innovative financing models, and cross-sector partnerships can turn ideas into tangible solutions for the planet. Organized by the Department of Science and Technology's Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI), the conference was part of a broader mission to advance climate-ready technologies and build an innovation… Read more

LOS BAÑOS, Laguna—The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA), through its Education and Collective Learning Department (ECLD), announced its full Master's and PhD scholarships for Academic Year 2026-2027 through a virtual information session. The annual event was designed to guide prospective graduate students from across the Southeast Asian region. The scholarships are open to nationals of Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam. The session provided a comprehensive overview of the program, aligning with SEARCA's 12th Five-Year Development Plan. SEARCA encourages applicants to align their proposed… Read more

CLIMATE-RESILIENT farming and sustainable rice production practices were the highlight of a workshop held by Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture's (SEARCA) on June 18, 2025 for rice farmers, representatives from irrigators' associations and local government officials from Santa Maria, Laguna. The sessions focused on strategies to mitigate the effects of climate change on agriculture and encouraged stakeholders to promote sustainability in the industry. The event introduced farmers to new technologies like alternate wetting and drying (AWD). University of the Philippines Los Baños professor Rubenito Lampayan said this technique can save up to 40 percent… Read more

LOS BAÑOS, LAGUNA—The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA), through its Education and Collective Learning Department (ECLD), held a virtual information session to announce its full Master's and PhD scholarships for Academic Year 2026–2027. The annual event was designed to guide prospective graduate students from across the Southeast Asian region. The scholarships are open to nationals of Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam. The session provided a comprehensive overview of the program, aligning with SEARCA's 12th Five-Year Development Plan. SEARCA encourages applicants to align their… Read more

POJOKSATU.id — SEARCA MS/PhD Scholarship Program resmi kembali dibuka untuk tahun akademik 2026-2027. Beasiswa penuh ini ditawarkan bagi warga negara anggota SEAMEO yang ingin melanjutkan studi jenjang Master atau PhD di bidang pertanian atau bidang relevan lainnya. SEARCA atau Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture adalah organisasi non-profit yang didirikan sejak 1966 oleh Southeast Asian Minister of Education Organization (SEAMEO). Hingga akhir tahun akademik 2024—2025, SEARCA telah menyalurkan total 1.991 beasiswa penuh MS/PhD serta beasiswa penelitian PhD kepada warga negara anggota. Negara anggota SEAMEO sendiri meliputi Brunei Darussalam, Kamboja, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Filipina, Singapura… Read more