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ARBO value-chain strategy offers solid ground for MASAGANA rice program
The value chain strategy for agricultural products, which the Department of Agrarian Reform piloted in 2013, particularly on farm clustering, marketing, and linking smallholders to providers of inputs and credit, would be a solid ground for the four strategies of the Department of Agriculture’s MASAGANA Rice Industry Development Program (MRIDP). The DAR’s ARBO (Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Organization) clustering program, in partnership with Caritas’ Catholic Relief Service, was piloted in 2013 in Bukidnon (in three sites) and Misamis Oriental (two sites). Phase 1 involved linking ARBs with the corporate supply chain, which lasted until 2015, said Assistant Director Lita Rosales of DAR’s Bureau of Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Development. Then Phase 2—from 2015 to 2017—involved linking farmer smallholders to markets with microfinance. The sites involved in this phase expanded to 98. Phase 3 after 2017 (which was disrupted a bit by the pandemic) already covered 150 sites of clustered farms in practically the entire country, she explained. DAR’s mandate was always to work with ARBOs and clusters formed by them, which DAR linked with suppliers of farm inputs, corporate markets, and providers of farm machinery and post-harvest technologies. The DAR’s ARBO program covered farm clusters producing coconut, corn, sugar, cacao, coffee, livestock, poultry and fisheries, and even rice. With the MIRDP set to be fully adopted, the wealth of experience of ARBOs can hasten the learning curve of newly-organized clusters to be formed by the different attached agencies of the DA. These include the irrigators associations (both national and communal irrigation systems) of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA), the SWISAs (or small water irrigation systems associations) of the Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM), and rice farm cooperatives registered with the Cooperatives Development Authority (CDA). Farmer-members of these groups must be registered with the Registry System for the Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA) to avail of government interventions. The DA met with DAR and BSWM last 12 July to discuss how the clustering of farmers would be expedited and a follow-up meeting for this purpose has been set for 16 August. Since ARBOs are covered by the Agrarian Production Credit Program (APCP) jointly implemented by the DA, DAR, and the Land Bank of the Philippines, they can avail of loans under the program and in turn, re-lend to eligible ARBs to finance their agri-production projects and activities. The APCP aims to achieve sustainable crop production and increase the incomes of ARBs and their households through the provision of credit and capacity-building assistance. The other DAR programs for ARBOs that could jibe with the thrusts and strategies of MIRDP are stocks and market liberalization, land reform (including the development of land markets), agro-processing and input supply channels, urban finance, and market institutions. MRIDP's MASAGANA stands for MAtatag (climate change adaptation or resiliency), SAma-sama (clustering and consolidation of farms), GAnado (motivated farmers in the rice value chain), and NApapanahon (digital transformation to improve farming practices and program implementation). "MAtatag" aims to boost farmers' climate change resiliency by adjusting the planting calendar during the wet season, shifting main production to the dry season, and promoting crop diversification and crop-livestock-fisheries integration using balanced fertilization, proper irrigation, and other climate-smart practices. "SAma-sama" seeks to create economies of scale by clustering farmers and consolidating farms at the barangay and municipal levels and converging interventions. They will be linked to millers and the NFA, enabling cooperation between farmers, millers, and government institutions to achieve better prices, better quality rice, and appropriate seed distribution. This, too, is the essence of "GAnado", or the value chain approach. "NApapanahon" supports the first three approaches by providing timely and accurate information for decision-making, making interventions digitally based, location-specific, and efficient. The MIRDP will support rice clusters with seeds, fertilizers, and soil ameliorants; training-related activities; credit programs and loan facilities; crop insurance; market assistance; irrigation projects (NIS, CIS, and Small Water Impounding Projects), production and post-harvest machinery and equipment and facilities. The post ARBO value-chain strategy offers solid ground for MASAGANA rice program appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Globe, SMAC come together to address involuntary hunger through the Hapag Movement
Executives of Globe and SM Group recently came together to synergize and sustain the momentum of the Hapag Movement, the Globe-led program that aims to address involuntary hunger among Filipinos. Teresita Sy-Coson, Chairperson of SM Retail, Inc; Kevin Hartigan-Go, Chief Operating Officer of Digital Advantage Corporation; and Jay Beltran, Head of Sales and Marketing; recently met with Jaime Alfonso Zobel De Ayala, Globe Non-Executive Director; Yoly Crisanto, Globe Group Chief Sustainability, and Corporate Communications Officer; Monday Gonzalez, Globe Senior Director for Content Management and Creative Services; and Chef Jessie Sincioco, a staunch supporter of the Movement, at the SM offices at the Mall of Asia Complex to discuss the program’s gains and how to move forward. SMAC, SM’s Customer Loyalty Program, supported the Hapag Movement through a month-long program over the Christmas season, which would not have been possible without the support of its customers. Through the program, proceeds from SMAC card purchases were donated to the Hapag Movement and SM Foundation programs. Additionally, part of SMAC members’ extra points are earned through purchasing select items from SM's partner establishments– SM Store, SM Beauty, SM Appliance, Kultura, Surplus, Our Home, Baby Company, Crate and Barrel, Levi's, The Body Shop, Forever21, Ecco, and Miniso– were donated to the Hapag Movement from 15 December 2022, until 15 January 2023, making holiday shopping even more meaningful and impactful. Through the support of SMAC members, P5.5 million were collected for the Hapag Movement. The donation will be used for supplementary feeding and livelihood initiatives by the Hapag Movement’s implementing partners– the Ayala Foundation, Inc., Caritas Philippines, Tzu Chi Foundation, and World Vision. SMAC expresses gratitude to its members, who extended help to beneficiary communities by choosing to shop for a cause and use SMAC for their holiday shopping. Globe’s Hapag Movement aims to help 100,000 families experiencing involuntary hunger by leveraging technology and rallying partners to support supplemental feeding and livelihood opportunities. An estimated 2.7 million Filipino families experienced involuntary hunger in the first quarter of 2023, according to the latest Social Weather Stations survey. Those who would like to support the Hapag Movement may donate via GCash and credit cards or send their unused Globe Rewards points to the cause via the GlobeOne app. The post Globe, SMAC come together to address involuntary hunger through the Hapag Movement appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Globe’s five-month nationwide food festival series targets hunger
Standing firm against hunger, Globe recently launched the Longest Hapag — a five-month nationwide food festival series. The campaign kicked off in time for the commemoration of World Hunger Day on 28 May, amplifying the global call to eradicate chronic hunger. This initiative is part of the Globe-led Hapag Movement, which aims to help address the staggering problem of involuntary hunger among 13.5 million Filipinos. The advocacy raises funds and spreads awareness about the problem while empowering communities to create sustainable livelihoods. "Involuntary hunger is one of the critical societal challenges of our time. With the Longest Hapag, we are leveraging strategic partnerships and collective effort to confront the hunger problem that continues to affect our nation,” said Yoly Crisanto, Globe group chief sustainability and corporate communications officer. The campaign calls on restaurants, food chains, chefs, commercial centers, brands and civic organizations to mount fundraising efforts through their food offerings to support the Hapag Movement. This united front will create a ripple effect of change, reflecting the campaign's core message: Be part of the Longest Hapag and help make a difference. The Longest Hapag will also align with local food festivals across the country, ultimately culminating on World Food Day on 16 October 2023. Chef Jessie Sincioco is the first culinary expert-turned-advocate who supported the Hapag Movement. She launched a special Hapag menu where half of the proceeds will go to the implementing partners and their family beneficiaries. The Longest Hapag campaign was inspired by Sincioco’s project Chefs Unite, which seeks to encourage chefs from around the world to support the Hapag Movement. Chefs Sau del Rosario and Kay Carreon have also signed up to support the movement. With successful fundraising activities such as the recent Hapag ni LuzViMinda fund-raising dinner, and Chef Kay's generous contribution of her book proceeds, Chefs Unite exemplifies the profound impact that the culinary industry can have on the cause. Despite a slight decrease in food insecurity to 9.8 percent, hunger remains higher than pre-pandemic levels in the Philippines. It ranks 67th out of 113 countries in the 2022 Global Food Security Index, falling below the global average. As such, Globe’s efforts aim not just to alleviate immediate hunger but also to address these long-term challenges. "We invite everyone to be a part of the Longest Hapag and make a tangible difference. By working together, we can help families conquer the problem of involuntary hunger and help uplift the lives of our fellow Filipinos,” Crisanto added. The Hapag Movement brings life-enabling support through supplemental feeding and livelihood opportunities to hunger-afflicted communities through its mobilization partners Ayala Foundation Inc., Caritas Philippines, Scholar of Sustenance, Tzu Chi Foundation and World Vision. For more information about the Longest Hapag movement and how to get involved, email globeofgood@globe.com.ph or visit the Hapag Movement website. The post Globe’s five-month nationwide food festival series targets hunger appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
P240-M grant supports biodiversity conservation, local climate actions
In celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity on 22 May, the United States government, through the US Agency for International Development, awarded P240 million ($4.3 million) in grants to help civil society organizations address the unique climate challenges faced by local communities across the Philippines. US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson joined Department of Environment and Natural Resources Undersecretary Juan Miguel Cuna and Gerry Roxas Foundation Executive Director Glen de Castro to announce the 11 grants that will support efforts to conserve biodiversity, protect wildlife, and implement natural climate solutions. The grants were provided under USAID’s Investing in Sustainability and Partnership for Inclusive Growth and Regenerative Ecosystems Project. The recipient organizations are BaiAni Foundation, CBCP Caritas Filipinas Foundation, Coastal Conservation and Education Foundation, Diliman Science Research Foundation, Impl. Project Philippines, Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities, Mabuwaya Foundation, Surigao Economic Development and Microfinance Foundation, Tanggol Kalikasan, University of Santo Tomas Research and Endowment Foundation and Xavier Agricultural Extension Services Foundation. The Mabuwaya Foundation plans to use its grant to protect the intact forests of the Sierra Madre mountain range in Cagayan by addressing illegal logging and conversion of forest lands for agricultural use. The Xavier Agricultural Extension Service Foundation’s grant will strengthen community-based initiatives to restore and protect the mangrove forests and other marine ecosystems in Zamboanga Sibugay. “Through these grants, we are advancing sustainable local solutions that will help communities address the unique climate challenges they face,” said Carlson. “These grants contribute to our shared goal of a more resilient future where both people and nature thrive.” For more than six decades, USAID has partnered with the Philippine government and local organizations to conserve the country’s rich biodiversity and mitigate the impacts of climate change. Since 2021, USAID has provided more than P620 million ($11.7 million) to civil society organizations to amplify their efforts in achieving environmental sustainability and uplifting the lives of Filipino communities. The post P240-M grant supports biodiversity conservation, local climate actions appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
March against climate change held
Environmental, church and civil society groups marched to Malacanang Palace on Thursday morning to urge the Marcos administration to recognize the crisis brought by climate change and exert efforts to address the issue. From the Our Lady of Loreto Shrine in Sampaloc, Manila, representatives from seven organizations walked to Mendiola, bringing with them copies of the petitions addressed to the government. It included their proposed solutions to address the climate crisis. However, they were prevented from reaching Mendiola as a line of policemen barricaded Legarda and Figueras Streets. CBCP News, however, reported that some of them have been welcomed to the Palace to submit the petitions. The petitions were filed mainly by Laudato Si Movement and Rights of Nature Philippines with signatories from 166 Catholic churches, church groups, non-government organizations, schools and even the Commission on Human Rights. “Declaring a climate emergency means first recognizing that humanity and the whole ecosystem is collapsing and immediate and strategic actions must be taken to reduce or halt the irreversible impacts of climate change,” Rights of Nature Philippines said in one of the petitions. “Second, as we primarily put to task the government to act, we call for collective and strategic actions from all sectors in keeping the 1.5 degree Celsius target up to 2030,” they added. The 1.5 degree Celsius target refers to the goal of global warming levels in accordance with the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement which includes the Philippines. Among the proposals are the use of renewable energy to lessen the country’s carbon footprint, and getting rid of the use and expansion of fossil fuels. They also recommended more policies that protect the conservation of biodiversity and the environment, stopping projects that are seen as detrimental to the environment, and crafting responses to address changing climate including rising sea levels and intensified weather conditions. Apart from executive action, the petitioners are also seeking the passage of six “Green Bills” that aim to push for environmental protection. These include House Bill 259 or the ‘People’s Mining Act’ which eyes to align the Philippine mining industry into goals that lean towards national industrialization; House Bill Number 2469 or the ‘Sustainable Forest Management Act which sets guidelines on the use and conservation of existing Philippine forests; and House Bill 2383 or the National Land Use Management Act that sets policies on the utilization of existing land and water resources in the country. Other bills listed include House Bill 4616 or the Indigenous Community Conserved Territories and Areas Act, House Bill 77 or the Human Rights Defenders Protection Act, and Senate Bill 376 or the Alternative Minerals Management Act. “We will lobby for the enactment of the Rights of Nature Bill and other Green Bills, push for climate action and promote a just transition towards a low carbon economy,” the petition reads. Last month, 60 Catholic social action groups declared a ‘climate emergency’ during the third and last day of the Right of Nature PH General Assembly in Quezon City, where they insisted that the lack of progress in terms of environmental protection poses more risks to the quality of life in the country. “We have not improved a bit. Sea levels rise in the Philippines three times more than the world average, while naturally rich ecosystems are being destroyed. Typhoons, though fewer, now have become more devastating as our forests are steadily vanishing, and millions of Filipinos were drawn to deeper involuntary poverty due to climate effects annually,” Caritas Philippines said in a statement. The post March against climate change held appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
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