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

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”

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

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

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...
A CALL TO ACTION ON WORLD FOOD DAY

A CALL TO ACTION ON WORLD FOOD DAY

A CALL TO ACTION ON WORLD FOOD DAY PROTECT RICE, SUPPORT SMALL FARMERS’ LIVELIHOODS AND ASSERT FOOD SOVEREIGNTY: A CALL TO ACTION ON WORLD FOOD DAY In observance of the International World Food Day, we in the Integrated Rural Development Foundation (IRDF) and the...