Bee Roadmap

PHILIPPINE APICULTURE:
Status and RD&E Agenda 2012-2016

Philippine Apiculture R&D Agenda [Year]
Contents
Foreword 3
Executive Summary 4
I. Industry Profile 5
Production 7
Export 7
Import 7
Major Honey Producers /Associations 8
Research and Development Institutions 17
Major Importers 18
Safety Nets 18
Benefits of the Industry 18
Industry Risk
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Industry Opportunities 25
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Immediate Concerns 27
High Impact Threats 28
Summary of Key Challenges 29
Possible Strategic Directions 30
II. Future Directions 31

The 2012-2016 Bee RD&E Agenda 32
The Philippine Bee RD&E TWG/Committee 32
Creation of Philippine Bee Board 32
Vision 32
Mission 32
Objectives 33
Targets 33
Strategies 33
Performance Indicators 33
III. RD&E Program and Budget Allocation 35
IV. References 37
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FOREWORD
Modern agriculture aims to increase crop productivity through methods that harmonize with the
environment. It is in this context that the Department of Agriculture promotes organic agriculture
for which beekeeping is a crucial component. The priority areas identified in this publication are
in line with the economic and political agenda of the Department of Agriculture and hoped to
have a catalytic effect on the enhancement of agricultural productivity through pollination.
The preparation of this document was spearheaded by DA-BAR and participated in by State
Universities and College (SUCs) , Local Government Units (LGUs) , private enterprise and
stakeholders. The final document was presented and critiqued by the main stakeholders, the
beekeepers, in two annual bee conferences.
The agenda focused on the review of the industry profile, identification of gaps that could be
addressed through research and development and opportunities for livelihood. It was articulated
that conservation and utilization of local bee species is more relevant to address the negative
impact of climate change to bee populations.
While the research and development programs will benefit the private enterprise, they should
also be supported by strengthening biosecurity and quarantine protocols, product
standardization and marketing and providing logistics for commercial beekeeping operations.
With your cooperation, I trust that in 2016, the Philippine bee industry will find a niche in local
and global communities.
DR. NICOMEDES P. ELEAZAR, CESO IV

Director

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. The crafting of Bee RD&E agenda for 2012-2016 was through the initiative of the Bureau of
Agricultural Research and High Value Crop Development Program of the Department of
Agriculture. This involved the participation of beekeepers, research and academic
institutions, non-government and government agencies at the national level and selected
region in series of meetings and workshops. At the national level, a consultative group
composed of key industry players (associations and cooperatives), business and financial
institutions as well as concerned government institutions discussed the constraints and
recommendations and identified recommended actions. The roadmap was presented
during the 2011 BEENET Conference and Technofora in Tagaytay City.
2. The Bee Roadmap followed a private sector led and market-oriented approach. It shall be
implemented and monitored by the private sector in partnership with the government led by
the Department of Agriculture. The plan will be regularly updated to consider changes in
the industry. Operational details as well as localized adaptation are encouraged at the
provincial and municipal levels.
3. The current data for the industry showed good opportunities in both local and international
markets. The deficit in local supplies provides long term potential on which to anchor the
further development of the bee industry roadmap. There is a need to further upgrade cost–
efficiency in various operations in the input supply and distribution (queens and nucleus
colonies etc.), production, post-harvest, processing and marketing.
4. There is a need to unify industry players to achieve long term goals and enhance private
investments and profitability. The government should be decisive in addressing the needs
of the industry by harnessing their own strengths and mandates. Policy reforms and
advocacy are critical areas for the government private and institutional industry players to
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5. Create the Philippine Bee Board which will be comprised of elected representatives from
the beekeeping private sector which will act as the advisory and recommendatory board to
the secretary of agriculture with regard to policies and regulations affecting any aspect of
beekeeping and its related products.
6. A review of existing legislations governing plant and animal health must be done in earnest
to avoid overlap in jurisdiction. Strict implementation of biosecurity protocol is imperative to
protect and conserve bee genetic resources. Bees and other insects that are potential plant
pests should remain with the Bureau of Plant Industry Quarantine Service.

INDUSTRY PROFILE

Industry Profile
The annual honey production in the Philippines ranges from 50-110 mt amounting to twenty one
million eight hundred thousand pesos (P21.8M). The average annual yield per colony is about
0.022 metric tons. Other products include pollen, propolis, beeswax and value added products
such as mead or honey wine, honey and propolis based soap, massage oil, shampoo and
ointment.
Honey production period for most of Luzon is between November to May. In the Visayas, honey
season may start from September to November followed by a brief dearth period (December –
February) and eventually peaks from March – May. Mindanao for most part will have a year
round honey season punctuated with high pollen collection. Recent climatic disturbances
however did have an impact on local vegetation and consequently on the variations of the time
of the actual honey flow among the different regions.
Philippine honey was classified as either multi-floral or unifloral based on the Harmonized
Methods of the European Commission and the Codex Alimentarius. There was no color grading
system or classification in effect. Prices were dictated by market categories, and supply and
demand.
The technology developed by the University of the Philippines Bee Program in 2007 for mass
production and utilization of stingless bees (Tetragonula spp.) for large scale orchard pollination,
especially mangoes is a milestone. The technology is now widely adopted nationwide and
contributes to food security through improved crop yield. Moreover, there is an unlimited
demand for propolis produced by the bees.
A total of 238 relevant researches, mostly done by UPLB, are published in refereed national and
international journals . All the publications contributed significantly to the growth of Bee R&D in
the Philippines.

I. Industry Situation
1. Background
a. Production Quantity / Value

 Current Production^
 Apis mellifera 103.4 tons
 Apis dorsata/Apis breviligula 37.0 tons
 Apis cerana 3.5 tons
 Tetragonula spp 5.5 tons
 Total Value^ 25.40 M Pesos

 Contribution to local demand^ 33.9 %
 Total number of beekeepers* 434
 Total number of colonies* 5,369
b. Export
 Total Export** 5,241 Kilos
 Total Export Value 228,850.29 Pesos
($US 5,293.00)*
c. Imports
 Total Imports** 441.256 metric tons
 Total Value*** 64.50 M Pesos
($US 1,491,770.00)

d. Major Producers/Associations^^
 Beekeepers Network Philippines Foundation, Inc.
 Cebu Organization of Mellifera Beekeepers (COMB)
 Beekeepers Association of the Philippines (BAPI)
 Guinobatan Beekeepers Cooperative
 Malabanan Multi-Purpose Cooperative
 Panabo Beekeepers Cooperative
 Philippine Apicultural Foundation
 Davao Del Sur Beekeepers Multi-Purpose Cooperative
 Kiotoy Multipurpose Cooperative
 Bicolandia Beeraisers Association
 Borbon Beekeepers Assn. Inc.
 Cordillera Beekeepers Assn. Inc.
 Cordillera Beekeepers Overseas Workers Assn. Inc.
 Irisan Beekeepers Assn. Inc.
 Kennon Road Beekeepers Assn. Inc.
 La Union Beekeepers Assn. Inc.
 Maco Beekeepers Assn. Inc.
 Puerto Princesa Beekeeping Program
 SLU-EISSEF - CBF
 Tadiangan Beekeepers And Livelihood Association, Inc.
 United Beekeepers Assn. Inc.
 Cepedeco
 Honeybee Keepers of Panay, Inc. (HAPI)
 Other Beekeeping Associations and Cooperatives
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^ values from hived and documented harvest of wild colonies, the later have yet to be fully developed with the current roadmap
* The number of beekeepers is based on the actual number of persons who are managing the colonies. Cooperative and association members are in some
cases counted as 1 as in most cases not all members are qualified beekeepers.
** Export and import volumes are from the Bureau of Trade and Export Promotion, first quarter 2009
*** Computed based on October 2009 peso to dollar (US) exchange rates. Original values are in US dollars.
^^ As listed in BEENET and SEC records, 2008




Figure 3. Distribution of managed Tetragonula biroi colonies in the Philippines




Foreign sources
Importer Local Producer
Manufacturer using Consumer

honey / Re-packer
Trader / Distributor To foreign markets
Figure 6. Philippine market channels for honey
e. Research and Development Institutions
1. Benguet State University

2. Cagayan State University
3. Central Bicol State University of Agriculture
4. Cavite State University
5. Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University
6. Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation
7. National Apiculture Research, Training and Development Institute
8. Pampanga Agricultural College
9. Quirino State College
10. Saint Louis University
11. Southern Luzon State University
12. University of the Philippines Los Baños
13. University of Southern Mindanao
f. Major Importers
 Apollo Chemicals
 PHILUSA Corporation
 Carica Health Products
 Rustans
 Fly Ace Corp.
 Colgate-Palmolive Phil.
 Nestle Philippines
 XTC Inc.
 Golden Star Marketing Inc.
 Fortune tobacco
 Jollibee
 Unilever
g. Safety Nets
1. Product quality; applying international standards for local and imported produce.
1. Honey and pollen analysis.
2. Pathological and chemical residue analysis.
3. Self-monitoring and reporting among various beekeeping organizations.
4. Coordination of R&D institutions with concerned government agencies like
Department of Agricuture (DA,), Food and Drug Authority ( FDA) Food and Nutrition
Research Institute ( FNRI) and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
2. Bees and equipment

1. Quarantine of imported queens and other bee species.
2. Restrictions on source and importation of Apis spp. colonies
3. Pathological tests on local colonies.
4. Quarantine and certification for migratory colonies.
h. Benefits of the Industry
1. Generates employment (local and foreign)(job generation)

a. Develop industries that cater to beekeeping, like equipment fabrication and
carpentry.
b. Processing of bee products requires additional trained labor.
c. The manufacture of value added products creates avenue for training and
employment for out of school youth, women and other sectors.
d. Maintenance of apiary requires extra labor.
e. Self-employment.
f. Skilled beekeepers have opportunities to work in apiaries abroad.
Table 1. Projected employment opportunities due to beekeeping with Apis mellifera

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Beekeepers (1%) 434 442 455 471 490 513 540
Beekeepers (3%) 434 451 481 522 577 646 729
Beekeepers (5%) 434 460 507 576 669 790 942
Total Employment (1%) 2821 2876 2955 3059 3186 3337 3511

Figure 7a. Projected employment opportunities for A. mellifera beekeeping
Assumptions:
1. Every two (2) beekeepers provide employment to eleven (11) other people such as
carpenters, processors, packers and those engaged in marketing the products
2. Assumes an increase by 1%, 3% and 5% in new beekeepers every year representing low,
average and high turnout of new beekeepers
3. The assumption for the 1%, 3% and 5% increase are for new beekeepers is that they would
pursue beekeeping for 9 years or more; the growth rate may be higher if we include those that
will just try beekeeping for 1 to 2 years
4. Assumes that beekeepers hires an additional beekeeper after 8 years as number of colonies
exceeds 100
Note: 2010-2011 are actual data and 2012-2016 are projections
Table 1b. Projected employment opportunities due to beekeeping with Apis cerana
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Beekeepers (1%) 42 43 44 46 47 50 52
Beekeepers (3%) 42 44 47 51 56 62 71
Beekeepers (5%) 42 44 49 56 65 76 91

Figure 7b. Projected employment opportunities for A. cerana beekeeping
Assumptions:
exceeds 100
Note: 2010-2011 are actual data and 2012-2016 are projections
Table 1c. Projected employment opportunities due to beekeeping with Trigona biroi
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Beekeepers (1%) 45 46 47 49 51 53 56
Beekeepers (3%) 45 47 50 54 60 67 76
Beekeepers (5%) 45 48 53 60 69 82 98
Total Employment (1%) 292.5 298 306 317 330 346 364

Figure 7c. Projected employment opportunities for A. cerana beekeeping
Assumptions:
exceeds 100
Note: 2010 is actual data and 2011-2016 are projections
2. Increases agricultural productivity (food security)

a. Pollination of crops using bees results in increased crop yield.
b. Honey and bee brood are part of the diet in many communities.
c. Bee brood is a source of protein in the diet of many indigenous people.

Table 5.Yield increase of some agricultural crops pollinated by bees
CROPS MEAN % YIELD INCREASE

Coconut ( Native San Ramon) 35-70
Mango 49
Tomato * 35
Coffee 98
Cucurbits
Watermelon 73.9
Cucumber 76.5
Squash 88.9
Gourd 84.3
Luffa 85.1
Bitter gourd 98.7
Sunflower 30.0
Brassicaceae
Pechay 90.0
Chinese mustard 45.3
Radish 22.0
Passion fruit ^ 100.0
Sweet potato 17.0
Philippine lemon 56.0
Source: UPLB Bee Program.2004.

* - pollinated by bumble bee
^- pollinated by carpenter bee

3. Market of bees and bee products (income generation)
a. Honey and combs are sold as food supplement in many communities.

b. Pollen is sold for human and feed supplement for fighting cocks.
c. Honey cider sells as a popular alternative remedy for many ailments.
d. Honey and propolis based cosmetics is now popularly used.
e. Nucleus colonies are sold to new clientele.
f. Packaged bees have been sold to apiaries in other countries, especially in the
Middle-East countries
g. Bee venom is sought by pharmaceutical companies as an ingredient in anti-
rheumatic drugs.

4. Enhances biodiversity
a. Bees are the main pollinators of local timber (Pterocarpous, Acacia, etc) as well as
other forest species.
b. Bees are responsible for seed formation of wild bananas, fruit trees and of vines.
c. Mangroves, primary breeding grounds for many marine species, are pollinated by
giant honey bees, Apis dorsata, Apis cerana, Trigona spp. and Xylocopa spp.

II. Industry Opportunities
1. Market led
o Relatively low supply vs. relatively high demand in the local market.
o Increasing awareness to the many health benefits of hive products led to a high
demand in Taiwan, South Korea and Japan for Philippine honey and other hive
products.
o Droughts in Australia and contamination of chemicals in Chinese honey resulted in
shortage of honey supply.
2. Climatic and Geographical advantage.

o Varied rainfall distribution assures year round pollen and nectar sources in different
parts of the country.
o 6-month honey season, longer than in most temperate countries.
o No winter and can supply packaged bees when these are unavailable from
temperate countries.
o Strategic location near Asian trading hubs and with major air and sea ports.
3. Prospects for pollination

o Major mango and coffee producing corporation are using stingless bees, Trigona
spp. and honey bees Apis cerana and Apis mellifera ) respectively for pollination
Vegetable and seed producing companies are expanding production using honey
bees
o Only a number of colonies are available for contract pollination services.

o High demand for coconut oil based products; beekeeping was introduced to coconut
growing area.
4. Diversified bee products both basic and value-added

5. Low sugar costs vs. high honey prices
6. High consumer preference for local honey and other bee products
o The local market has developed a preference for good local honey, even if it is sold
at about twice the price of imported honey.
o This is compounded by the increase in awareness of the medicinal properties of bee
products apart from its various uses in different industries such as beeswax for
cosmetics and as an ingredient for polishes.

7. Manpower exportation of beekeepers

o Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and Saudi Arabia have been
employing experienced Filipino beekeepers.
8. Ecotourism
o Incorporating beekeeping modules in agriculture, forest and park management as
new attraction will increase awareness and tourism in certain parts of the country.

III. Industry risk
1. Immediate concerns
 Quality control of bees and bee products

a. Reported entry of contaminated bee products in major air and seaports around the
country remained un-checked.
b. Proliferation of fake and adulterated honey is undermining local produce.
 Increasing production
a. There is a need to train more beekeepers, government sourced funds are needed to
support training programs.
b. Island born queens were found to be more suited for local beekeeping; government
funds for regional breeding centers and incentives for privately owned ones are
needed.
c. Government subsidy for imported queens is needed, as these queens will strengthen
all breeding programs.
 Security (quarantine, financing, insurance)

a. Some imported queens don’t pass through quarantine and may lead to possible entry
of new bee and plant diseases to the country.
b. Illicit trade of diseased bee colonies and bogus training programs needed to
checked, accreditation and creation of bee inspector/-ion teams must be a priority.
c. Few financing sources for loans as a result of lack feasibility data for beekeeping in
many regions.
d. Like farming, beekeeping is affected by weather and climatic conditions; there is a
need for bee insurance support as a fallback of beekeepers when they are affected
by calamities and pest infestation.
 Research and developmental needs on genetic diversity, bee breeding, pollination and
socio-economic constraints in technology adoption
a. Development of baseline data for character reference needs grants and logistical
support from the government.
b. Genetic research grants for the development of markers needed for tracing origins of
bee entering the country must be sourced with government help.
c. Funding and logistical support for pollination studies is needed by SCU’s. A
comprehensive analysis of success and failure in adoption of developed technologies
including beekeeping must be supported in part by government agencies involved.
d. A comprehensive floral calendar will be indispensable to bee and integrated pest
management schemes; studies leading to the development of such must be funded.
(see Appendix 1)
 Advocacy and legislation

a. Legislation in support of biological research and intellectual property must be
enforced.
b. Development of educational materials in support of beekeeping and the bees’ role in
the environment needed to be funded.
c. Amendments must be made to Bills and Acts pertaining to bees and the beekeeping
industry, to make its structure and goals more industry oriented.
 Community Development
a. Inclusion of beekeeping in major community development and agro-industrial
programs must be studied and be implemented whenever feasible.

b. High impact threats
1. Critical diseases and pests

a. American foulbrood disease (Paenibacillus
larvae)
b. European foulbrood disease (Melissococcous
pluton)
c. Varroasis (Varroa destructor and Varroa
jacobsoni)
d. Tropilaelaps mite (Tropilaelaps clareae)
e. Chalkbrood (Ascosphaera apis
f. Wax moth (Galleria mellonella and Achroia
grisella)
2. Expected threats
a. Sac brood
b. Small hive beetle (Aethina tumida)
c. Nosemosis (Nosema apis, Nosema ceranae)
d. Tracheal mites (Acarapis woodii)
e. Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD)
f. Other viral diseases not currently detected
3. Further decrease in access to native flora resources

IV. Summary of key challenges for the Philippine bee RD&E
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
Skills, enthusiasm and interest in the Lacks dynamics in selling its image to
emerging industry the general public and policy makers
No small hive beetle Beekeepers are not vigilant in
No Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) controlling exotic disease like American
Diverse native flora and promotion of Foulbrood (AFB) and the likes.
agro-forestry High number of migrant/overseas
No winter. Increased potential for beekeeper bringing in contaminated
colony development queens and beekeeping supplies
Have potentially commercially viable High number of trainors/training
native bee species institutions with limited technical
Emerging market for honey and other capabilities. Fly by night training courses
hive products: cosmetics and medical offered by beekeepers with limited
Pollination benefits: there is an technical understanding of the science
emerging need for managed pollinators and art of beekeeping
Emerging potential to export packaged Low productivity of colonies. Need for
bees or colonies since CCD affect adoption of best management practices
majority of the honey producing (BMP)
countries Lack of standards for pollination
Good research capacity services
Industry has good quality assurance: but Lack of standards for marketing colonies
needs to be followed and queens or the application thereof.
Many substandard colonies and queens
are sold to new beekeepers.
Difficulty in enhancing the supply of
good quality queens for A. mellifera
Industry cohesion and cooperation is
not strong
OPPORTUNITIES THREATS
Ensure thorough implementation of Incursion of small hive beetle, tracheal

quarantine protocols to prevent entry of mites and viral diseases
potential pest and other exotic diseases Declining access to native flora due to
Influence government to ensure that rapid urbanization and de-forestration
access to native flora is not restricted and strict environmental regulation.
and appropriately zoned Spread of AFB and possibly EFB due to
Increased adoption of best beekeeping bad beekeeping practices
practices to decrease risk of diseases Contamination of hive products due to
and chemical contamination of hive unregulated use of veterinary drugs
products Beekeepers’ management and
Establish industry environmental and understanding of environmental issues

social ethics could be tarnished unless a suitable

Increase supply to meet local demand Environmental Management Systems
for honey and other hive products (EMS) is adopted
Maintain/enhance reputation as a Smuggling of potentially infected
reputable supplier of bees and bee materials
products Rising fuel and sugar prices decreases
Develop and market medicinal uses for profitability
honey and other hive products Loss of skilled beekeepers and research
Product promoting giving emphasis on personnel due to emigration
health attribute or benefits of honey and
other bee products
Education and training needs analysis:
standardization
Creation of standards for
Philippine/tropical honey and other hive
products
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Source: Forum on The Philippine RD&E Agenda and Best Beekeeping Practices. 17 Beekeepers
Network Philippines Foundation, Inc. Conference and Technofora. Development Academy of
the Philippines, Tagaytay City. 18-20 August 2011.
V. Possible strategic directions
1. Preventing the entry of small hive beetle and exotic diseases.

2. Securing access to floral resources
3. Developing technologies for native bees
4. Enhancing good supply of quality A. mellifera queens
5. Marketing initiatives
6. Developing standards for tropical honey
7. Enhancing technical skills development and services

FUTURE DIRECTIONS

The 2012-2016 Bee RD&E Agenda
Philippine apicultural research is facilitated through various government agencies (i.e.

DOST, DA-BAR, CHED etc.) in collaboration with State Universities and Colleges (SUC)
Beekeepers and their associations provide logistics in the form of materials, research site
and part of the travel and accommodation expenses as counterpart. The beekeepers also
provide invaluable manpower for setting of experiments and gathering of data.
For most beekeeping countries bee RD&E funding is guided by a Honeybee RD&E Advisory
Committee. In the Philippines, the lack thereof meant that RD&E fund allocations is dictated
more by the interest of the agency to which the proposal are submitted. Part of the 2012-
2016 Bee RD&E Agenda is the creation of a bee technical working group (BTWG) or
committee that will oversee RD&E needs and fund allocations for future projects.
The Philippine Bee RD&E TWG/Committee
The RD&E TWG/committee consists of active beekeepers with a range of skills and
experience in the research, production, processing, marketing and extension sector of the
bee industry together with the representatives of the lead government agencies (i.e. DA-
BAR/HVDCP etc.). The committee provides recommendations on the allocation of research,
development and extension funds from various agencies.
The Bee RD&E TWG/Committee consults with the beekeeping organizations, such as
BEENET Philippines and other participants to evaluate the requirements of the industry for
RD&E and to evaluate the strategic plans laid out in the agenda and assess the impact of
the RD&E projects.
The Philippine Bee Board (PBB)
The PBB is an advisory, recommendatory and promotion board comprised of elected

members from the beekeeping private sector representing producers [beekeepers], honey
gatherers/hunters, packagers, manufacturers, exporters, importers and marketers. The
main body shall be made up of private Filipino citizens whose livelihood is dependent on
beekeeping and there should be representatives from the 4 kinds of commercial bee
species. The main board shall be assisted by an advisory council made up of
representatives from the different government agencies involved with bees and members of
the academe.
A. Vision
A profitable bee industry that supports agriculture, forestry and biodiversity conservation and
capable of supplying quality bees and bee products to local and foreign markets
B. Mission
To provide a collaborative forum* for industry, funding agencies, and RD&E providers to lead
research, innovation and adoption to benefit the Philippine bee industry
*The Collaborative Forum draws on state and other stakeholder expertise to generate, develop, and consult on potential pilot
projects to test innovations in how states/organizations administer various assistance and development programs.

C. . Objectives
1. Establish and operate regional centers and upgrade one national service laboratory
2. Creation of Philippine Bee and Honey Board to support enterprise development
3. Strengthen multi-disciplinary RD&E programs
4. Enhance training and capacity building
5. Regulate and establish product standards and consumer’s safety
6. Institutionalize policies
7. Integrate apiculture in the farming systems
8. Conserve and manage indigenous bee species
D. Targets
 Continuous supply of quality queen bees and bee stocks
 Increased production of quality bees and bee products
 Strict quarantine of imported queen bees and bee products
 Designation of bee inspectors per region
 Available channels for financing of industry and research needs
 Development of human resource for research and development in beekeeping and
for entrepreneurial income generating endeavor
E. Strategies
Strategies indicate specific research areas that will contribute to achieving the objectives.
These have been defined at a level that gives research providers guidance on the priorities
of the funding agencies such as the DA-BAR and the HVCDP are intending to target their
investments during the period of 2012 – 2016. The strategies will be complemented by more
specific annual research initiatives that will provide detailed guidance about the project to be
funded for the succeeding years.
The initiative will focus on value chains and relevant issues that will have a direct impact on
bee keeping, management and resource utilization and conservation of native bees.
Developmental objectives are achieved through properly planned, coordinated and

implemented strategies and programs. Hence, strategies should consider available
resources, potentials, issues and constraints to effect the desired results. It should reflect
changing needs and demands, location-specific problems and technological advancements.
F. Performance indicators
These will be developed and provided to assess whether the proposed RD&E strategies
meet the goals and objectives of the agenda.

Figure 8.Value chain stages and Issues to be addressed

G. PROPOSED BUDGET ALLOCATION (2012-2016)
Year Research Training and Extension Enterprise support and TOTAL (M)
Development*
2012-2014 P16,684,972 P15,000,000 P9,016,090 P40,701,062
2015-2016 P10,000,000 P4,000,000 P6,000,000 P20,000,000
*subsidy for queens, product analysis, pathological evaluation; national bee inspector services
H. The budget for the proposed 5 year RD&E plan as allocated by the Department of Agriculture.
Year Project Title Agency Duration Budget
(yr) (Php)
On-going Projects
2011 Bee RD and E Roadmap Development UPLB-FI 1 1,000,000

2011 Commercialization of Beekeeping Technologies : Product Processing and Bee Production UPLB-FI 2 2,500,000
in Selected Communities in Luzon
2012 Bee Product Development, Processing and Packaging UPLB-FI 2 4,094,191
Projects Approved for Funding
Objective 1. Establish and Create Regional Center and upgrade 1 national Service Laboratory
Establishment of Island Cluster Centers (L-2, V-1,M-1) BPI/DA-RFU 1,500,000
Strengthening the BPI Plant Quarantine Service (PQS) as Center for Bee Monitoring and DA- BPI 2 5,000,000
Regulation ( proposal crafted, for possible funding in 2013)
Upgrading of existing laboratory (National Laboratory) BPI-UPLB 1 10,000,000
Objective 2. Support Enterprise Development
2012 Revitalizing the Bee Industry through Colony Production BEENET 5 5,191,100
2012 Packaging of Apiculture Food-Based and Non-Food Based Products DMMMSU 1 3.552,700
2012 Establishment of Information Hub UPLB-FI 0.5 272,290
Objective 3. Strengthen multi-disciplinary RDE program
2012 Pollen Sources of Bees in Quirino Province QSC 2 909,430
2012 Apitheraphy in Animals: 1. Clinical testing and Therapeutic Application of Bee Products as UPLB-FI 1 750,000
Antimicrobial and Wood Healing Enhancement Agent Using Animal Models
Objective 4: Training and Capacity Development

2012 Establishment of demo-apiary at University of Southern Mindanao USM 2 1,600,000
2012 Community-based Beekeeping Program for Livelihood and Crop Pollination RMC 2 1,331,000
2012 Establishment of Native Bee Culture in Pilar Municipal Watershed LGU-Pilar 2 1,330,000
Cebu
2011 Bicol Maharlika Community-based Native bee Production CBSUA-RAC 2 2,816,500
2012 Integration of Apiculture in AFNR Curriculum and Extension Program BSU 2 2,140,250.8
2012 Expanding the Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation Beekeeping Program MSSEUF 2 1,570,499.8
2012 Promotion of Beekeeping and Bee Product and By-Product Development PAC 2 2,401,700
2012 Enhancement of Lipa-LGU Bee Program for Livelihood, Agricultural Productivity and LGU-Lipa 2 1,800,620
Biodiversity Conservation
2012 Establishment of Cavite State University (CvSU) Bee Program CvSU 2 1,800,000
2012 Production and Management of Multi-bee species for Livelihood and Pollination of HVC LGU-Batac 2 1,798,793
Objective 5 .Regulate and establish product standards and consumer safety
2012 Bee Product Development, Processing and Packaging – on-going UPLB-FI 2 4,094,191
2011 Commercialization of Beekeeping Technologies : Product Processing and Bee Production UPLB-FI 2 2,500,000
in Selected Communities in Luzon
Objective 6.Institutionalize Policies
2011 Bee RD and E Roadmap Development (on-going) UPLB-FI 1 1,000,000
Objective 7. Integrate apiculture in the farming system
2012 Integration of Beekeeping to Coconut Farming System CSU-SM 1 461,250
2012 Establishment of Apiary for Pollination and Increased Crop Yield for High Value LGU-Calamba 2 1,517,146
Commercial Crops in the Farmer’s Field
2012 Bee Production to Increase to Increase Crop Yield and Income in Agricultural Farming LGU-Toril 2 2,348,157
Communities of Toril, Davao City
Objective 8. Conserve and manage indigenous bee species
2012 Genetic Variations in Natural Populations of Trigona spp. from selected areas in UPLB-FI 1 1,050,000
Mainland Luzon based on mitochondrial DNA analysis
2012 Diversity of Native Species of Bees in Mt. Banahaw-San Cristobal Protected Landscape SLSU 2 2,042,240
Philippines
2012 Bioinformatics on the stingless bees (Meliponae: Hymenoptera) in the Philippines CBSUA -UPLB 1.5 2,512,558.6

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PHILIPPINE APICULTURE:

Status and RD&E Agenda 2012-2016

II. Future Directions 31

III. RD&E Program and Budget Allocation 35

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DR. NICOMEDES P. ELEAZAR, CESO IV

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a. Production Quantity / Value

 Total Value^ 25.40 M Pesos

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Figure 3. Distribution of managed Tetragonula biroi colonies in the Philippines

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Importer Local Producer

Manufacturer using Consumer

Trader / Distributor To foreign markets

Figure 6. Philippine market channels for honey

e. Research and Development Institutions

1. Benguet State University

2. Bees and equipment

h. Benefits of the Industry

1. Generates employment (local and foreign)(job generation)

Table 1. Projected employment opportunities due to beekeeping with Apis mellifera

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Figure 7a. Projected employment opportunities for A. mellifera beekeeping

Note: 2010-2011 are actual data and 2012-2016 are projections

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Figure 7b. Projected employment opportunities for A. cerana beekeeping

Note: 2010-2011 are actual data and 2012-2016 are projections

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Figure 7c. Projected employment opportunities for A. cerana beekeeping

Note: 2010 is actual data and 2011-2016 are projections

2. Increases agricultural productivity (food security)

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Table 5.Yield increase of some agricultural crops pollinated by bees

CROPS MEAN % YIELD INCREASE

Source: UPLB Bee Program.2004.

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3. Market of bees and bee products (income generation)

a. Honey and combs are sold as food supplement in many communities.

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II. Industry Opportunities

2. Climatic and Geographical advantage.

3. Prospects for pollination

o Only a number of colonies are available for contract pollination services.

4. Diversified bee products both basic and value-added

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7. Manpower exportation of beekeepers

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III. Industry risk

 Quality control of bees and bee products

 Security (quarantine, financing, insurance)

 Advocacy and legislation

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