Bill Gates donates $$$ to our institute -- uh-oh!

But it's for rice research, no strings. I hope. :)


The Philippine Rice Research Institute received an USD800,000 grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which will be used for the development of rice with higher amounts of beta-carotene, vitamin E, iron, and even protein.

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