by Domingo Ibanez | Published Mar 10, 2025 | Agricultural Innovation & Sustainable Farming Program, Food Sovereignty, Latest News, Links, Media, Policy Research, Advocacy & Campaigns, Publications, Statements/Declarations
The Philippines is battling a severe food crisis, characterized by sharply rising food prices. January 2025 witnessed a 4% surge in food inflation, primarily due to increased costs of essential goods such as meat, fish, and tomatoes. Although rice prices have eased...
by Domingo Ibanez | Published Jun 24, 2024 | Food Sovereignty, Latest News, Statements/Declarations
The Philippines Emerges as Southeast Asia’s Largest Rice Importer Amid Calls to Stop Rice Tariff Reduction and Repeal the Rice Trade Liberalization Law The Integrated Rural Development Foundation (IRDF) views with alarm the approval of the National Economic and...
by Domingo Ibanez | Published Mar 18, 2024 | Food Sovereignty, Latest News, Links, Media, Programs, Publications, Rural Livelihood and Enterprise Development
“Empowering Coconut Farmers: A Tale of Resilience and Transformation” In a dedicated mission to uplift the lives of coconut farmers in the Philippines, the Integrated Rural Development Foundation (IRDF) and its esteemed partners—Livelihoods Venture, Danone Company,...
