Top officials and stakeholders of the Department of Agriculture National Rice Program (NRP) gathered for a four-day Operational Planning Workshop from May 19 to 22, 2025, at the DA-Batanes Experiment Station in Basco, Batanes, highlighting strategic alignment and data-driven planning to strengthen the country’s rice sector. Leading the national activity was Undersecretary for Rice Industry continue reading : Usec. Morales, DA Execs push for data-driven, collaborative approach in 2025 NRP Planning Workshop; promote traditional specialty rice varieties and Palayaman in Batanes