Tag: Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas
Peasant group renews demand to repeal Rice Liberalization Law, warns of...
Farmers push Congress to act, urging repeal of rice liberalization law and stronger support for local production
Farmers slam DA’s ‘crumbs,’ demand real support despite reported sector growth
Despite a reported rebound in agriculture, farmers say gains bypass them, citing low palay prices, import woes, and weak NFA support
Peasant group decries lack of assistance for El Niño-stricken local food...
Western Visayas is the most affected region with P687.7 million ($12.3M) in agricultural damage, followed by Mimaropa and Cagayan Valley
Farmers, consumers: BBM’s rice price ceiling still too high
KMP said Marcos was obligated to order a price ceiling after the retail prices of rice spiked to as high as P50 to P60 in the past weeks
Farmers warn gov’t of possible rice price manipulation schemes
"Rice Liberalization Law and government's importation and liberalization policies as the culprits behind increasing rice prices"
Farmers: No to intel funds, yes to social services
“These proposed confidential and intelligence funds should be re-channeled to social services instead,” KMP said.
Peasant group calls for more inclusive condonation measure
The group said the law excludes farmers and farmworkers who have not been awarded with EPs and CLOAs after the Dec. 31, 2023, cut-off date
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