The Philippine Network of Food Security Programmes (PNFSP) vehemently opposes the construction of the Jalaur River Multipurpose Project Phase II (JRMP2) since it will only result in the displacement of the Tumandok tribe living in the hinterlands of Calinog, the location of the project site. The Tumandoks have been living in the mountains of Panay Island since time immemorial. It is therefore unjust for them to abandon their ancestral lands because of a so-called “developme

The Philippine Network of Food Security Programmes (PNFSP) is deeply alarmed over reports of “fake rice” circulating in public markets as of late. The synthetic rice reportedly came from China and is also being sold in other Southeast Asian countries. This incident underscores the grave effects of trade liberalization, especially of agricultural products. Rice is our country’s staple food. The government should therefore not depend on importation for our domestic supply. Ri

Amid observations of persistent hunger and poverty, one sees a glimmer of hope in Barangay San Vicente, Trinidad, Bohol, where the Trinidad-Talibon Integrated Farmers Association (TTIFA) practices sustainable agriculture. There are no malnourished children in the community. Some children who may be thin are energetic. Some community folk have goiter but are eventually cured because they do not eat food that enhances the illness; rather they just eat more malunggay to cure the

Media Release March 3, 2015 Farmers oppose Golden Rice; challenge foreign lobbyists to a debate “We reiterate the opposition of...

PNFSP’s Statement on the occasion of World Foodless Day 2014 The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) chose Family Farming as its focal point in its World Food Day celebration for the year 2014. In the Philippines, farming is indeed a family affair, as the children are expected to help in the farm at a young age and are supposed to continue this livelihood with their own families. However, certain conditions prove to be obstacles for Filipinos to practice family farmin

The conference was well-attended by PNFSP’s member-organizations nationwide, progressive organizations, and representatives of government agencies. The two-day event dealt with the numerous issues concerning food insecurity and showcased the programs and projects of the members. The first day had Rep. Rafael “Ka Paeng” Mariano of Anakpawis Partylist open with the Keynote Speech tackling the situation of the agricultural sector, the ways to achieve a genuine agrarian reform

The Philippine government jumped into the biofuels bandwagon by enacting a law on biofuels. The Biofuels Act of 2006, signed last year,...

Toxic Dr. Saturnina Halos, chairman of the Department of Agriculture's Biotechnology Advisory Team, said in a forum on biofuels that...

Sustainable and organic In 2004, Organic Farming Field Experimental Resource Station – Panay (OFFERS – Panay) introduced to members of...

Media launch in preparation for the 7th Biennial Tumanduk Assembly. A solidarity group supporting the cause of Panay's indigenous peoples...

He once dreamed of a better life for his family. He thought he could only fulfill this dream by leaving Lan-ag and getting a job in...

by Siegfred Valmones Excitement enlivened the morning of March 17, 2008. Tani Ramirez couldn't contain her happiness as she watched...

Bantay Bigas also pressed for adequate subsidies and support services for farmers. They further recommended that the government allocate...

"For us to live decently, which means we can eat thrice a day, send our children to school and buy medicines, we would have to earn Php 12,000 to 15,000 a month." This was Kapitan Erik's answer when asked how much they need a month to live decently. Kapitan Erik is the village chief of Barangay Vigan, a small village along the Pacific coastline in the province of Samar. Official sources project the actual rural daily cost of living for a family of six in the Philippines at

PNFSP's food security work in project areas in the two sitios was interrupted due to typhoon Juan, which damaged the livelihood of the residents. People are now focused on looking for food, since the typhoon sent them back to square one. “Food items were prioritized in the relief pack as food was immediately needed while community members worked to rebuild their homes.” said SACLAT assistant Bruce Dig. The relief pack also contained soup, bihon noodles, sugar, sardines an

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