News Release

June 23, 2026

Kapihan Session Convenes Media and Biotech Experts for a Dialogue on Agricultural Biotechnology

In an effort to bridge the knowledge gap and curb the spread of misinformation and disinformation regarding agricultural innovation, the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications, Inc. (ISAAA, Inc.), partnered with...

May 13, 2026

Agri-Biotech Caravan Brings Scientific Innovation to the House of Representatives

The International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications, Inc. (ISAAA, Inc.) successfully conducted the first-ever agri-biotech caravan, titled Agri-Biotech in Action: A Biotech Caravan Experience with the House of Representatives...

May 13, 2026

ISAAA and DA’s Know the Science Project Pursues Policy Advocacy with Biotech Caravan

The International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications, Inc. (ISAAA, Inc.) organized the first-ever Agri-Biotech in Action: A Biotech Caravan Experience on May 7-8, 2026, in Los Banos, Laguna, and Tarlac City, targeting frontliners...

May 6, 2026

Infographics on Biotech/GM Crops Now Available in Filipino, Cebuano, and Ilocano

Infographics are a powerful bridge between complex scientific data and public understanding by transforming dense information, such as the socioeconomic and environmental impacts of biotech or genetically modified (GM) crops...

April 29, 2026

Gene Editing, Now Easier to Learn in Filipino, Cebuano, and Ilocano

Gene editing, what? Ano ito? Unsa man? Ania daytoy? Gene editing has made significant strides in biotechnology, opening new possibilities for food, agriculture, and health. In 2023, the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech...

March 4, 2026

First Kapihan Session Convenes Lawmakers to Tackle Commercialization of Agri-Biotech Products in the Philippines

The Philippines is recognized as Southeast Asia’s pioneer in agricultural biotechnology. It was the first in the region to establish a formal regulatory framework for genetically modified (GM) crops. The country reached a major milestone on December...

February 23, 2026

Philippine Lawmakers Convene to Tackle Commercialization of Agri-Biotech Products

The International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications, Inc. (ISAAA, Inc.) successfully conducted a Kapihan session, titled Conversation on Agri-biotech: A Kapihan Session with the HRep, gathering over 40 members and staff of the...

December 17, 2025

ISAAA Inc. and DA Biotech Program Release Fifth Issue of Double Helix Magazine

Double Helix, the Philippines’ first agricultural biotechnology (agbiotech) magazine for senior high school (SHS) students, now has its fifth issue, focusing on biotech products for consumers. Developed by ISAAA Inc., through the Know the Science...

January 28, 2026

ISAAA, Inc. and DA Biotech Program Launch the Biotech Media Center

A three-day writeshop on Updating the Risk Assessment Report (RAR) Template for Risk Assessment for Genetically Modified Plant and Plant Products was conducted on 19-21 November at B Hotel in Quezon City. Regulators from the...

December 10, 2025

Biotech Meets Bedtime Stories: ISAAA’s Klima Localizes Climate Education for Filipino Learners

Klima loves the Earth! That's the popular takeaway from the ISAAA storybook titled Klima, which has been viewed and downloaded more than 1,700 times on the ISAAA website. The read-aloud version has over 3,000 views on YouTube...

November 26, 2025

Philippine Regulators Work on Refining Risk Assessment Report on GM Plant and Plant Products

A three-day writeshop on Updating the Risk Assessment Report (RAR) Template for Risk Assessment for Genetically Modified Plant and Plant Products was conducted on 19-21 November at B Hotel in Quezon City. Regulators from the...

November 19, 2025

ISAAA Inc. and DA Biotech Forge Partnership for Transformative Public Engagements on Biotechnology in the Philippines

The Philippines is one of the pioneers in biotech crop adoption, particularly in Asia. In 2002, the Philippine government granted commercial approval to Bt corn, a product of biotechnology with enhanced resistance to the Asian corn borer....

April 16, 2025

ISAAA Webinar Explores Animal Biotech Regulations in the Philippines

ISAAA Inc., in collaboration with the Philippine Agriculture and Fisheries Biotechnology Program of the Department of Agriculture (DA Biotech), held a webinar titled Unlocking the Potential of Animal Biotech in the Philippines: Research...

March 12, 2025

Experts Discuss Regulatory Frameworks for New Breeding Techniques in ISAAA Webinar

ISAAA Inc., in collaboration with the Philippine Agriculture and Fisheries Biotechnology Program of the Department of Agriculture (DA Biotech), held a webinar titled Global and Local Perspectives on the Regulatory Frameworks for New...

January 30, 2025

Feeding the World with Knowledge: Latest Communication Products from ISAAA Inc.

The International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA), Inc., has been at the forefront of delivering knowledge products to various stakeholders in the developing world. Armed with the vision of a world where accurate...

January 22, 2025

Plate of the Future: Nutritious and Sustainable Novel Foods

ISAAA Inc., in collaboration with the Philippine Agriculture and Fisheries Biotechnology Program of the Department of Agriculture (DA Biotech Program Office), will hold a webinar titled Plate of the Future: Nutritious and Sustainable Novel...