The Philippine Network of Food Security Programmes (PNFSP) stands in firm solidarity with the communities, organizations, and advocates gathered in this Multisectoral Forum on Climate Justice. We extend our salute and support to the people of Region XII who are courageously defending their lands, forests, and waters against destruction and exploitation. The recent flash flood in Maasim, Sarangani Province, which displaced more than a hundred families and damaged farms and hom

Hunger continues to plague millions of Filipinos. The numbers speak for themselves: in March 2025, hunger incidence surged to 27.2%, up from 21.2% in February—the highest level recorded since the pandemic. These are not mere statistics; they represent millions of lives in crisis—families going to bed hungry, children robbed of their future, and communities trapped in a cycle of poverty and despair. This food crisis is rooted in systemic injustice: chronic joblessness, starvat

PRESS RELEASE MANILA, Philippines – As hunger continues to plague millions of Filipinos, Right to Food advocates unite in strong support of the upcoming Food Security Forum organized by the Commission on Human Rights (CHR), happening on May 21, 2025, at 8:00 AM at Liwasang Diokno, CHR Headquarters. This forum is not just another event—it is a platform for exposing the real state of food insecurity of the Filipino people. It is a space to call to action. As advocates, we see t

Make Food Security a National Priority As the Philippine midterm elections on May 12, 2025 approach, the Philippine Network of Food Security Programmes (PNFSP) calls on all electoral candidates—at both national and local levels—to take a firm, public stand on the deepening crisis of food insecurity that continues to violate the right to food of millions of Filipinos. Food is a right, not a privilege. Yet, across the country, hunger and malnutrition persist due to rising food

The Philippine Network of Food Security Programmes (PNFSP) stands with the Filipino people in demanding genuine solutions to hunger and poverty. We take critical note of the Marcos Jr. administration’s recent announcement to roll out rice at P20 per kilo, starting in the Visayas—a region long burdened by economic neglect and systemic food insecurity. While this move may offer temporary relief to struggling communities, we assert that real food justice cannot be achieved throu

Today, on Earth Day, the Philippine Network of Food Security Programmes (PNFSP) joins communities, advocates, and peoples across the world in honoring our shared home—the Earth—and in affirming our commitment to protect its resources for present and future generations. Earth Day is not only a reminder of our duty to care for the environment but also a powerful call to action: without a healthy planet, there can be no food security. In the Philippines, the climate crisis, land

The Philippine Network of Food Security Programmes (PNFSP) sounds the alarm over the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey revealing that a staggering 35.6% of poor Filipino families experienced hunger in March 2025, up from 26.4% just a month prior. This sharp and deeply distressing spike is more than a statistic — it is a reflection of a national crisis and a government failing in its fundamental duty to uphold the right to food for every Filipino. Also gravely alarmi

On this Global Day of the Landless , we stand in solidarity with millions of farmers, agricultural workers, indigenous peoples, and rural communities in the Philippines and across the world who continue to struggle for their fundamental right to land. Land is life—it is the foundation of food production, rural livelihoods, and national food security. Yet, in our own country, generations of farmers remain landless, trapped in poverty, and subjected to land grabbing, displaceme

The Philippine Network on Food Security Programmes (PNFSP) strongly supports the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte, executed under a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity in connection with his administration’s bloody “war on drugs.” This long-overdue action is a critical step toward justice for the thousands of victims of extrajudicial killings carried out under Duterte’s leadership. During his presidency, Duterte’s ant

The Philippine Network of Food Security Programs (PNFSP) stands in solidarity with the striking workers of Nexperia in their fight for fair wages, job security, and dignified working conditions. As advocates for the right to food, we recognize that decent work and just compensation are fundamental to ensuring that workers and their families do not go hungry. No worker should have to struggle to put food on the table while corporations reap massive profits. The fight of Nexper

On this International Women’s Day, the Philippine Network of Food Security Programs, Inc. (PNFSP) honors the vital role of women in ensuring food security, upholding the right to food, and nurturing communities. Across the Philippines and the world, women are at the heart of food production—working as farmers, fishers, vendors, cooks, and caretakers. Despite their indispensable contributions, they continue to face systemic inequalities, landlessness, economic hardships, and t

Today marks another year since the enactment in February 14, 2019 of Republic Act 11203, or the Rice Liberalization Law, a policy that promised to bring stability to rice prices and improve the livelihoods of Filipino farmers and consumers alike. However, as we reflect on its impact, the reality remains far from the promises made by this law. The Philippine Network of Food Security Programs (PNFSP) stands in solidarity with rice farmers and food security advocates in strongly

The Department of Agriculture’s (DA) decision to import 7,000 tons of onions to address an alleged supply deficit  raises significant concerns. While ensuring stable food supply and price control is a legitimate goal, this move must be carefully evaluated in terms of its impact on local farmers, on consumers, and long-term food security. Onion farmers have consistently struggled with fluctuating market prices, often selling their produce at losses due to competition with chea

The Philippine Network of Food Security Programmes cites several potential issues with the National Food Authority (NFA) rice stocks being released to local government units (LGUs) in its aim to  lower rice prices. For one, NFA's rice reserves are not large enough to significantly influence market prices. If LGUs rely solely on these stocks, it may not be enough to counteract rising prices in the broader market. Private traders and retailers may manipulate supply in response,

The recent declaration of a rice emergency by the Department of Agriculture (DA) underscores the severity of the challenges facing the country’s rice sector. With the alarming rise in rice prices threatening the food security of millions of Filipinos, decisive and immediate action is necessary. We recognize the government’s move to empower the National Food Authority (NFA) to release its rice stocks as a critical intervention to stabilize the market and prevent further econom