The Institute of Plant Breeding (IPB), led by Director Fe M. de la Cueva, paid a visit at the 26th Halamanan Festival during its opening ceremony on January 18, 2024 in Guiguinto, Bulacan. IPB staff were invited as guests, including former ornamental breeders Ms. Agripina O. Rasco and Mr. Fernando...
IPB holds Training on Hibiscus Cultural Management and Propagation in Guiguinto
The Institute of Plant Breeding (IPB), the Local Government Unit of Guiguinto, Bulacan, and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region III - Bulacan conducted a successful training session on the cultural management and propagation of hibiscus held on October 12, 2023, at Guiguinto, Bulacan.
UPLB-IPB names hibiscus hybrid after UK Ambassador Laure Beaufils
UPLB, through the Institute of Plant Breeding (IPB), paid tribute to Her Excellency Laure Beaufils, Ambassador of the United Kingdom to the Philippines and Palau, with a Hibiscus hybrid that was named in her honor. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Laure Beaufils’ was presented to the ambassador at a program on Sept. 7 at...
IPB Hibiscus Team joins 2nd Gumamela Festival 2023
The IPB Hibiscus Team joined the 2nd Gumamela/Hibiscus Festival held last July 8 at Nonay’s Garden in Calauan, Laguna.
IPB names hibiscus hybrid after LANDBANK president and CEO
UPLB, through the Institute of Plant Breeding (IPB), launched a new hibiscus hybrid named after Cecilia Cayosa Borromeo, outgoing president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Land Bank of the Philippines. he gumamela hybrid was formally presented to Borromeo on May 22 at the LANDBANK Plaza in Manila.
IPB honors Alma L. Javier with a new gumamela hybrid
This year, IPB launches the hybrid hibiscus rosa-sinsensis ‘Alma L. Javier’, in gratitude of National Scientist Emil Q. Javier, who found the institute in 1975. The flower also honors its namesake, his wife, who, Dr. Emil said, has been his rock and anchor throughout his career.