Biotech has benefits for PHL aquaculture, fishery industry | Clement Dionglay

Filipino researchers have used conventional biotechnology tools to improve the local aquaculture and fishery industry. Now available is the Juan Amplification Detection Kit for White Spot Syndrome Virus in shrimps, an onsite platform that efficiently detects WSSV. These shrimps in Cascais, Portugal, did not undergo a biotech detection.The Philippines is at the center of the Coral Triangle, the epicenter of marine biodiversity in the world and a global priority for conservation.

Scientists and researchers turn to biotechnology to help the aquaculture and fishery industry face such challenges. Santos shared that the roadmap for the Philippines’ fisheries biotechnology, which started in 2017, is aligned with the FAO’s work and goals and is now focused on developing climate-resilient and disease-resistant aquatic species.It covers technology development and innovation, research for development biotechnology capacity-building, partnerships and fund generation, and technology commercialization and management.

Juan Algae, a microalgae paste developed by the University of the Philippines Visayas researchers, helps aquaculture farmers address microalgae problems during adverse weather conditions.

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The Philippines’ potential as a key player in the global semiconductor industryListen to this episode from BusinessWorld B-Side on Spotify. The Philippine government needs to invest more in the local semiconductor industry to boost its competitiveness globally, according to RS Group PLC, an electronics and industrial products distributor. In this B-Side episode, Sean Fredericks, the President of RS Asia-Pacific, discusses with reporter Sheldeen Joy Talavera the potential of the Philippines to become a key player in the industry. 'The Philippines itself is a critical player in the global semiconductor industry... The country's strategic location provides crucial access to the Southeast Asian market through international shipping and air routes,” he said. He also said that the country's English-proficient population and strict adherence to intellectual property protection and international labor laws make it an attractive investment destination. The B-Side episode was recorded remotely on May 23, 2023.
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