National milk feeding program benefits millions of children, empowers dairy farmers

Thousands upon thousands of transformed lives—this being the life’s mission of the DA-Philippine Carabao Center (DA-PCC) and evidently its banner achievement as it sustains support to dairy cooperatives participating in the National Milk Feeding Program. “It’s not about the DA-PCC but the effects that we aim to create alongside our accountability partners. Our goal is […]


DA-PCC, assisted co-ops advocate food safety, quality assurance in gov’t feeding program

The DA-Philippine Carabao Center (DA-PCC), in collaboration with its assisted farmers’ cooperatives and associations (FCAs), has made food safety a top priority to ensure that every drop of milk supplied to children across the country meets the required standards. Based on consumer welfare and protection, the DA-PCC’s strategy focuses on enhancing carabao-based products by adhering […]


DA-PCC distributes sterilized milk to 4k pupils in Abra

To provide children the essential nutrition for their growth and well-being, the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Carabao Center (DA-PCC) has distributed sterilized milk to 4,251 undernourished pupils across 174 public schools in Abra. “We are pleased to supply the milk sets for Abra. It’s rewarding to know that our efforts directly contribute to the health and […]


DA-PCC, KOICA partnership aims to increase forage prod’n thru drone utilization

An innovative capacity-building program on drone utilization for forage production is a new way forward in the partnership between the DA-Philippine Carabao Center (DA-PCC) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). This innovative project that will start in 2025 until 2027 aims to capacitate DA-PCC technical staff and partner local government units to improve forage […]


AGRI party-list rep supports budget hike for DA-PCC

Agri-Agra na Reporma para sa Magsasaka ng Pilipinas Movement (AGRI Party-List) representative Cong. Wilbert T. Lee strongly lobbies for an increased budget for the DA-Philippine Carabao Center (DA-PCC) during a recent budget briefing of the House Committee on Appropriations. According to Rep. Lee, DA-PCC was allotted PHP89 million for the research and development of the […]


DA-PCC scientist presents PH animal biotechnology regulations in Int’l Economic Dialogue

Dr. Claro N. Mingala, Scientist IV and chairperson of the Technical Working Group for the Formulation of the Regulatory Policy for Genetically Modified Animals and Animal By-Products, and concurrent officer-in-charge Deputy Executive Director for Production and Research of the DA-Philippine Carabao Center, presented the drafting process “Joint Department Circular on GM Animals and By-Products” on […]


DA-PCC’s Buro Booster bags 2nd Best Tech Poster in Nat’l Agri-Aqua Innovation Pitch Fest

The DA-Philippine Carabao Center (DA-PCC) earned 2nd Best Technology Poster for the Buro Booster Silage Inoculant (BBSI) technology during the National Agri-Aqua Innovation Pitch Fest (AIPF) at the Royce Hotel, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga today. The event is a major activity of the DOST PCAARRD-funded project under the Regional Agri-Aqua Innovation Systems Enhancement (RAISE) Program […]


DA-PCC ‘unboxes’ Dairy Box in Surigao del Sur

A new Dairy Box store has opened in Poblacion, Bislig City, Surigao del Sur, offering a convenient stop for tourists visiting the nearby Tinuy-an Falls, known as the country’s widest waterfall. Strategically located just 8 km from the famous “white water curtain” falls, the Dairy Box provides tourists with the opportunity to purchase carabao-based products […]


Pangasinan carabao farmer turns into a multimillionaire from silage-making

Rolly Mateo Sr., a farmer from Asingan, Pangasinan, earned PHP4 million in 2023 from his silage business, producing 609 tons of high-quality feed for carabaos. Silage is a feedstuff produced by fermenting forage with a high moisture content (65%–70%). Silage has many advantages, including the preservation of nutrients and being less water-dependent. Some of the […]