Unlocking the Potential of Animal Biotech in the Philippines: Research Updates and Regulatory Prospects


ISAAA Inc., in collaboration with the Philippine Agriculture and Fisheries Biotechnology Program of the Department of Agriculture (DA Biotech), holds the webinar titled Unlocking the Potential of Animal Biotech in the Philippines: Research Updates and Regulatory Prospects on April 10, 2025, via Zoom.

The webinar aims to provide an overview and status of animal biotechnology R&D in the Philippines and other countries and expound on the challenges and potential regulatory directions that can support the responsible and sustainable use of these technologies. The webinar also aims to foster meaningful discussions on animal biotech policies and regulations among stakeholders.

The discussions include the following topics:

  • Animal Biotechnology in Global and Philippine Context
  • Regulatory Landscape of Animal Biotechnology in the Philippines

The webinar features Dr. Marvin A. Villanueva, Center Chief of DA - Livestock Biotechnology Center (DA-LBC), Dr. Claro N. Mingala, Program Director of DA - National Livestock Program, and Dr. Abraham J. Manalo, Assistant Professor at the University of the Philippines National College of Public Administration and Governance.