As the banana disease becomes a huge problem for local growers, researchers from the University of Southeastern Philippines developed a Disease Surveillance System to enhance the disease control interventions of Hijo Resources Corporation in Davao City. This project was implemented under the Collaborative R&D to Leverage the Philippine Economy of the Science for Change Program. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
NUMEROUS areas in the country have been hounded by the various challenges and limitations which resulted in lesser career and livelihood opportunities for its local communities. By investing in various research and development (R&D) programs, especially in the rural areas, could provide long-term solutions to the existing socio-economic problems.