THE Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) said it started construction of the new P302-million Crop Biotechnology Center to help boost productivity in rice, research and development in the country.

On Tuesday, the agency said Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol approved the construction of the building located at the Science City of Munoz, Nueva Ecija. It is expected to be completed next year.

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