Tag: food security
Greenpeace calls for action as Philippines battles record heatwave
Greenpeace is calling for a multi-pronged approach to address the crisis and build resilience for the future.
Pope Francis calls for recognition of farmers as key contributors to...
Pope Francis pointed out the significance of acknowledging their human, spiritual, and social dimensions and providing them with support
Asian activists call for sustainable food systems, climate action
"We demand sustainable food systems that prioritize domestic food needs and ensure an ample supply of nutritious food for all"
IN PHOTOS: Rural women march for food security as Pope Francis...
They strongly condemned the allocation of "confidential funds while farmers face attacks and a lack of support."
UN report shows 402 million Asian suffer from hunger
Asia, especially the southern subregion, struggled to significantly reduce moderate and severe food insecurity between 2021 and 2022
Eye-watering onion prices make Philippine staple a luxury
As onion memes spread on social media, the humble vegetable has become a symbol of wealth in the poverty-afflicted country
As food shortage looms, Marcos mum on plans
A president certainly can do what secretaries can’t but Marcos might do better if he stays only as president
Caritas Philippines calls on gov’t to address economic woes, food security...
The government “should not be blind to the woes of its citizens and should implement programs to mitigate the situation”
Hunger continues to plague India, Church response found wanting
In the latest 2022 Global Hunger Index, India has slipped six positions from 2021 when it was ranked 101
Farmers, workers, climate activists call on Philippine government to address ‘food...
The protesters said the rising prices of basic commodities has forced 2.9 million Filipino families to go hungry in the past three months
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