Moody’s: Philippines highly exposed to food security risks
Food security risks will likely remain elevated in Asia-Pacific even if prices of food ease this year, with the Philippines among the most exposed to shocks and risks in the region, Moody’s Investors Service said......»»
Laurel pushing for lower food freight costs
The country’s prevailing freight rates on agricultural shipments must be “discounted” to keep food prices nationwide “affordable,” Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said. Laurel said that he would propose to the Philippine Ports Authority to implement a “discounted” freight rate for agricultural and food products......»»
Cebu offers prospects for US agricultural exporters
Cebu offers strong opportunities for direct shipments of US agricultural exports, driven by the feed and food manufacturing, food service and food retail sectors, according to the United States Department of Agriculture......»»
Food is neither good or bad : Celebrity fitness coach shares food color coding concept
For fitness or habit coach Culver Padilla, food per se is neither good nor bad. .....»»
NTF-ELCAC won’t be abolished, says Marcos
President Marcos yesterday rejected calls to abolish the government’s anti-insurgency task force, saying it has lessened the security risks posed by communist rebels and has provided assistance to those who abandoned the armed struggle......»»
When China’s Digital Silk Road meets Philippines’ digital transformation
As the Philippines pursues digital transformation under President Marcos Jr., concerns arise over potential national security risks from China's increasing investments. Are the two interests at odds?.....»»
DFA backs Magna Carta for Seafarers
The Department of Foreign Affairs has expressed support for the enactment of the proposed Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, as the maritime industry grapples with security risks sparked by missile attacks by Yemen-based Houthi rebels on shipping in the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea......»»
China’s Wang Yi tells Blinken US should lift sanctions on Chinese firms
The Biden administration has imposed bans on the sale of certain technologies to Chinese companies, citing national security risks.....»»
Canada urged to reconsider travel advisory
Canada should reconsider its travel advisory for its nationals regarding security risks in some parts of Mindanao, as it is inaccurate and unfairly affects the entire region, Cagayan de Oro City Rep. Rufus Rodriguez said yesterday......»»
Asia-Pacific’s alarming loss of biodiversity
In recent months, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and others have pointed to an increase in food insecurity and “hunger hotspots” in various parts of Asia and the Pacific. While conflicts and climate crises can carry some of the blame, we must acknowledge that the slow but steady erosion of our region’s biodiversity is an equal or even greater threat to our future food security......»»
Taking the first steps towards an Asean Food Security Alliance
In the face of climate change and the realization of how fragile our global food supply chains are, I think it is high time we took the first steps to ensure food security not just for our country but also for our neighbors in the ASEAN......»»
Remove the chaff from the grains
Other than the questioned selling of the buffer stock of rice to traders, what’s happening at the National Food Authority (NFA)? With 132 of around 2,000 NFA officials and employees all around the country suspended for six months without pay, this agency attached to the Department of Agriculture (DA) is struggling to stay relevant in the over-all schemes of the government on food security......»»
Filipino Priest Who Defied Duterte Passes Away
Fr. Amado Picardal, a Redemptorist priest who exposed killings by the so-called Davao Death Squad in the Philippines, died on Wednesday at age 69. Colleagues said Father Picx, as he was known, died from cardiac arrest in Cebu province, where he had been living a life of solitude and silence as a hermit. Picardal.....»»
Roche Diagnostics Launches National Women’s Checkup Month in Light of New Cervical Cancer Survey Findings
Roche [ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY] today announced data from a new Asia Pacific-wide survey, which revealed that women are de-prioritising their health, while fundamental gaps around cervical cancer continue to persist.1 The survey which explored awareness and attitudes of women’s health with almost 3,000 women in the Asia Pacific region, exposed four key barriers holding women back. […].....»»
Mayor Alice Guo Pogo controversy exposes need for electoral reform
By: CMFR StaffPosted on: May 27, 2024, 6:00 pmUpdated on: May 27, 2024, 9:22 pm THE PROBE into the involvement of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (Pogo) in criminal cases exposed a host of other issues. A Senate resolution in July 2023 started the investigation and revealed the.....»»
Mayor Alice Guo Pogo controversy exposes need for electoral reform
By: CMFR StaffPosted on: May 27, 2024, 6:00 pmUpdated on: May 27, 2024, 9:22 pm THE PROBE into the involvement of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (Pogo) in criminal cases exposed a host of other issues. A Senate resolution in July 2023 started the investigation and revealed the.....»»
Occupier-Occupied, not two equal sides
This entanglement between settler colonialism and imperialism has been exposed by non-stop protests worldwide. More recently, the brave and impactful university and college encampments in North America and Europe have made at least one thing clear: the war on Palestine does not consist of two equal sides, occupier-occupied. The post Occupier-Occupied, not two equal sides appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
CVIRAA 2024: No outdoor games from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. due to extreme heat
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Participants of the Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVIRAA) Meet that will be held in Cebu City from May 2 to 9, 2024 will not be exposed to extreme heat. This was the assurance that officials of the Department of Education in Central Visayas and Cebu City and the Cebu City.....»»
Bad beyond pharma
The alleged multi-level marketing practice of a local pharmaceutical company exposed by media is now the talk of the health care community......»»
Why is Taiwan so exposed to earthquakes and so well prepared to withstand them?
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan was struck Wednesday, April 3, 2024, by its most powerful earthquake in a quarter of a century. At least nine people were killed and hundreds injured, buildings and highways damaged and dozens of workers at quarries stranded. READ MORE: Taiwan earthquake: Live updates Taiwan is no stranger to powerful earthquakes yet their.....»»
Exploring the New Extremism Definition and Potential Groups on the List
The Daily Guardian In a shocking discovery, a newly uncovered cybersecurity breach has exposed the sensitive information of thousands of individuals. Hackers were able to.....»»