PRESS STATEMENT: Philippine Food Security at a Crossroads: Urgent Action Demanded to Secure Our Rice Future

PRESS STATEMENT: Philippine Food Security at a Crossroads: Urgent Action Demanded to Secure Our Rice Future

by | Published Jun 13, 2025 | Agroecology, Climate-Resilient Farming and Food Sovereignty, Downloads, Food, Land, Water and Climate Justice Advocacy, Latest News, Links, Programs, Publications, Statements/Declarations

PRESS STATEMENT Philippine Food Security at a Crossroads: Urgent Action Demanded to Secure Our Rice Future MANILA, Philippines – June 7, 2025 – “We were again let down by the National Food Authority (NFA) in Tarlac as it adamantly refused to buy our palay, despite the...
A Policy Paper: “Philippines is a Rice Deficit Country: The Challenges, Policy Innovations, and Strategic Interventions”

A Policy Paper: “Philippines is a Rice Deficit Country: The Challenges, Policy Innovations, and Strategic Interventions”

by | Published Jun 13, 2025 | Agroecology, Climate-Resilient Farming and Food Sovereignty, Downloads, Food Sovereignty, Food, Land, Water and Climate Justice Advocacy, Latest News, Programs, Publications, Statements/Declarations

According to a recent Manila Times news online report and DWIZ Online News TV, the Philippines has become the world’s leading rice importer quoting a detailed landmark policy paper, “Philippines is a Rice Deficit Country: The Challenges, Policy...
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 | Agroecology, Climate-Resilient Farming and Food Sovereignty, Food Sovereignty, Food, Land, Water and Climate Justice Advocacy, Latest News, Links, Media, 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...
IRDF Participates in Drafting Philippine National Standard for Coco Net

IRDF Participates in Drafting Philippine National Standard for Coco Net

by | Published Mar 25, 2024 | Agroecology, Climate-Resilient Farming and Food Sovereignty, Food, Land, Water and Climate Justice Advocacy, Latest News, Links, Programs

IRDF Participates in Drafting Philippine National Standard for Coco Net The Integrated Rural Development Foundation (IRDF) played a crucial role in the recent discussions regarding the draft Philippine National Standard on Coco net, focusing on its classification and...