08/11/2024
Inauguration and Blessing of the Animal Biocontainment and Cell Culture Research Pod
October 21, 2024, Biocare, Inc., in partnership with Engr. Rane Joseph Saril, President of RJPS Industries, proudly marks a significant milestone with the inauguration of the Animal Biosafety Level 3 Research Facility at De La Salle University, Laguna Campus.
Led by Br. Bernard S. Oca FSC, the 24th President of De La Salle University, this state-of-the-art facility is the first of its kind in the Philippines. It was built in collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), De La Salle Araneta University, and the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM).
The facility is dedicated to tackling the pressing national issue of the African Swine Fever (ASF) virus, focusing on developing a vaccine to address this critical threat to the livelihoods of Filipino farmers.
Additionally, we are excited about another upcoming project in New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac—a Virology Science and Technology Institute of the Philippines that will feature a BLS-4 laboratory, also the first in the country, alongside a future BLS-3 facility at RITM.
Together, these initiatives represent our commitment to advancing research and innovation in biosafety and public health.
Here’s to a healthier future for our farmers and communities!