Breakthrough in Agriculture Biotechnology
Cutting-Edge Genetic Modifications Enhance Crop Performance Amidst Climate Challenges, Boosting Global Food Security
Who we are
Innovate. Cultivate. Thrive.
Biotech for Life is an advocacy-driven project committed to establishing a platform and comprehensive network that unites policymakers, institutions, and farmers to sustainably integrate biotechnology into agriculture toward enhanced productivity and food security.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Biotechnology uses natural processes from living organisms to create products that benefit agriculture, medicine, environmental management, and industry. It has led to a wide range of products, from traditional ones like bread, wine, and biofertilizers to modern innovations such as disease-resistant plants like Bt Talong and nutrient-rich crops like Golden Rice.
Biotechnology uses natural processes from living organisms to create products that benefit agriculture, medicine, environmental management, and industry. It has led to a wide range of products, from traditional ones like bread, wine, and biofertilizers to modern innovations such as disease-resistant plants like Bt Talong and nutrient-rich crops like Golden Rice.
Biotechnology uses natural processes from living organisms to create products that benefit agriculture, medicine, environmental management, and industry. It has led to a wide range of products, from traditional ones like bread, wine, and biofertilizers to modern innovations such as disease-resistant plants like Bt Talong and nutrient-rich crops like Golden Rice.
OUR STORY
Bridging biotechnology stakeholders through policy advocacy, communication, and networking in support of the Philippine government’s food sufficiency and food security goals.
President Marcos believed that the global pandemic that struck in 2020 unveiled the “weaknesses” of Philippine agriculture. Hence in 2023, the President forged a partnership with the United States to advance agriculture research and capacity-building initiatives specific to the pursuit of biotechnology development in the country. Consequently, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has also set out its fund for 2024 in support of agricultural modernization.
These initiatives stem from the potential of biotechnology-based farming practices to address the country’s food security goals. Thus, support from all sectors is crucial to enable such innovations to spearhead the transformation of the Philippine economy. However, public support remains a challenge due to the lack of accurate information dissemination at the grassroots level and the absence of a comprehensive biotechnology network among stakeholders, giving avenues to the formation of Biotech For Life.
Together with the DA-Biotech Program Office (DA-BPO) and Biotech Coalition of the Philippines, we strive for actionable progress in providing a platform for biotech advocacy, information hotspot, collaborative media outreach, knowledge exchange, and networking towards the development of evidence-based policies gearing to the sustainable development of the country.
Reference:
Cervantes, F. M. (2023). PH, US agree to set up ministerial team on agri cooperation | Philippine News Agency. Pna.gov.ph. https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1200517
Patinio, F. (2024). DA’s 2024 budget to focus on food security, agri modernization | Philippine News Agency. Pna.gov.ph. https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1210700
Our Team
A diverse team of dedicated professionals committed to driving innovation, delivering excellence, and achieving outstanding results through collaboration and expertise.
CHRISTIAN CABALUNA
Managing Director
STEPHEN JOEL PAREDES
Consultant
JUNE RODRIQUEZ
Project Management Specialist
JOSE ESCARTIN
Policy Advocacy
Social Media Team
Passionate communicators harnessing digital platforms to champion biotech agriculture, educate audiences, and promote sustainable farming solutions.
