PRPC Signs MOA with IRRI, resolution to change name

    The ExeCom of the Philippine Rice Postproduction Consortium (PRPC) convened at the National Agricultural and Fishery Council’s (NAFC) Apacible Conference Room this June as presided by Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Proceso Alcala. The meeting was highlighted by the signing of Memorandum of Agreement on collaborative activities between PRPC and International Rice Research Institute (IRRI); and, the resolution changing the name of PRPC to Philippine Grains Postproduction Consortium (PGPC). 

       During the meeting, the PRPC accomplishments in the previous years were presented. Based on the presentations, Sec. Alcala proposed that the group conduct a workshop to identify possible interventions where PRPC can provide technical advice that will contribute to the successful implementation of the DA’s Rice Self-Sufficiency Program.