SCS Conferred the First Career Scientist at the Department of Agriculture-Bureau Of Animal Industry
BICUTAN TAGUIG CITY - The Scientific Career System (SCS) conferred Dr. Rene C. Santiago of the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Animal Industry (DA-BAI), the rank of Scientist I effective February 21, 2023. He is the first to be conferred the rank at DA-BAI.
Dr. Santiago specializes in the field of animal breeding and reproduction. His research focused on the development, improvement, and promotion of native animals in the Philippines. He was the project leader of the “Development of Sustainable Breeder Philippine Mallard Duck Production System,” where Itik Pinas, a signature Philippine egg-type duck, originated. The Itik Pinas was selected for high egg production, predictable performance, and consistent egg quality for balut and salted egg.
SCS Conferred and Upgraded Two (2) Career Scientists from the Department of Agriculture (DA)
BICUTAN TAGUIG CITY - The Scientific Career System (SCS) conferred the Scientist I rank to Dr. Ma. Cecilia G. Antolin, Senior Science Research Specialist at the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech) effective January 18, 2023, and upgraded Dr. Danilda Hufana-Duran, Senior Agriculturist at the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC), to Scientist II rank effective January 27, 2023.