In spite of the buzz about biotech in the Philippines, my personal impression is that its biotech industry is at least 15 years behind and the gap is widening further unless something gets done.

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines may lose its status of being a biotechnology leader in the region given continued delays in application process, the United States Department of Agriculture ...

International agricultural experts cited the Philippines for being a leader in the promotion of biotechnology in food production as well as for making the list of 18 so-called “mega-countries ...