Bees are one of nature’s wonder insects. They play a bigger role in our lives than we perceive. Bees are the only source of honey. Honey, the most common among bee products, provides a number of different uses from adding flavor to your breakfast to curing various ailments such as burns and sore throats. Honey is also being used as a natural alternative to beauty products. It can be used as a moisturizer, pore cleanser, and, when mixed with coconut oil, as hair conditioner. Bees are also active pollinators. Many crops benefit from bee pollination like eggplant, lettuce, and coconut.

Last 9-12 February 2016, BIOTECH celebrated its 36^th anniversary with the theme “BIOTECH @ 36 and beyond: Getting more relevant towards national development.” The week-long affair included events designed to showcase BIOTECH’s products and its current initiatives. Seminars and dialogues with experts were also held. There was also a presentation of career opportunities for high school and college students accompanied by interaction with private companies and the sharing of experiences by former BIOTECH staff. Since its establishment in 1979, the Institute has used its expertise in biotechnology to serve the Philippine society.