Tag: food security
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
Transport obstacles push up food prices
Agriculture Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban should not have slammed farmers for inability to transport to market.
Shortage, food inflation to push up living expenses
If Marcos Jr. is able to avert food shortage, he will get no thanks since he’s expected to do that
As rice shortage looms, farmers remain unaided
Expect low rice harvest and high prices as usual this Christmas. The Philippines must import 2.9 million tons – 58 million sacks.
Manila archdiocese’s ecology ministry stands against ‘commercialization’ of ‘golden rice’
The Department of Agriculture earlier announced that it will start massive production of “golden rice" seeds in vitamin A-deficient provinces
Southeast Asian MPs urge ASEAN economic ministers to immediately tackle food...
“It is necessary to put in place a coordinated effort to protect the most vulnerable from a potentially devastating economic downturn”
Global food crisis ‘will kill millions’ by disease, health executive warns
The knock-on effects of the food shortages mean many will die not only of starvation but from having weaker defenses against diseases
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