The 18th National Biotechnology Week (NBW) will be held from November 21 to 25 at the Philippine Trade Training Center in Pasay City.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is spearheading this year’s NBW celebration with the theme, “Responding to the Challenges: Business Opportunities in Biotechnology,” said the Department of Agriculture Biotechnology Program Office (DA-BPO).
In observance of the Presidential Proclamation 1414, s. 2007, the NBW features the wealth generating opportunities in biotechnology with its vast applications in agriculture and fisheries, human health, industry, and environment.
A series of seminars, fora and technology exhibits are among the activities lined up for the week-long celebration.
It also aims to highlight products of biotechnology through press conferences, TV and/or radio guestings, fora, seminars and technology exhibits.
The events are a collaborative efforts of the DTI with the Departments of Agriculture, Education, Environment and Natural Resources, Health, the Interior and Local Government, Science and Technology, the Commission on Higher Education, other partner institutions and nongovernment organizations, DA-BPO said.
The government departments take turns in the annual leadership of the NBW.
Image credits: Image by Pian B. Huelva, DA-BPO
18th national biotech week starts on November 21
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