Dr. Rhodora Romero-Aldemita (right), International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications executive director, discusses the status of agricultural biotechnology at SEARCA (Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture) main office building, Los Baños, Laguna on Friday (Sept. 8, 2023). Aldemita said agri-biotech is already in the curriculum of the University of the Philippines system while other schools want it as a major in their agriculture course while other like-minded agencies are working together to conduct activities and produce knowledge products for the youth. (PNA photo by Ben Briones)