Biotech Updates

A Consultation Workshop on the Development of Learning Materials on Biotechnology was held on October 13, 2025, at the NRCP Auditorium, Taguig City, Philippines. The consultation was part of the activities of the project titled Mainstreaming Biotechnology and Biosafety in the Philippine Education Sector led by the National Committee on Biosafety of the Philippines.

Australia Approves Commercial Planting of GM Cotton

Australia's Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) has issued license DIR 216 to Bayer CropScience Pty. Ltd., authorizing the commercial release of cotton genetically modified (GM) for insect resistance and herbicide tolerance.

Study Examines Impact of U.S. GM Crop Imports on Indonesia’s Food Self-Sufficiency

Indonesia's growing reliance on genetically modified (GM) crop imports from the United States is sparking debate over its long-term impact on national food sovereignty. A recent study examined the policy and legal implications of soybean and corn imports within Indonesia's efforts to develop its own biotechnology sector and ensure long-term food security.

Media Practitioners and Biotech Experts Discuss Biotech Updates in the Philippines

Over 40 media practitioners and key stakeholders participated in the Media Forum on Biotechnology R&D and Regulatory Landscape in the Philippines, organized by Science Communicators Philippines (SciCommPH), CropLife Philippines, and the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA). Held on October 14, 2025, at the Century Park Hotel, Manila, the forum aimed to provide journalists with science-based updates, direct access to experts, and a platform for dialogue to strengthen media reporting on agri-biotech.

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The Philippines approved the canola event LBFLFK for food, feed, and processing.
The Philippines approved the cotton event GFM cry1A for commercial cultivation.
Brazil approved the wheat event HB4 for commercial cultivation.
The Philippines approved the soybean event GMB 151 for food, feed, and processing.
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