Food Crisis Deepens as Farmers Harp of Liberalization, Seek Government Action

Food Crisis Deepens as Farmers Harp of Liberalization, Seek Government Action

by | 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...
PRESS RELEASE: The Philippines Emerges as Southeast Asia’s Largest Rice Importer Amid Calls to Stop Rice Tariff Reduction and Repeal the Rice Trade Liberalization Law

PRESS RELEASE: The Philippines Emerges as Southeast Asia’s Largest Rice Importer Amid Calls to Stop Rice Tariff Reduction and Repeal the Rice Trade Liberalization Law

by | 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...