Filipino livestock growers and fish producers on Monday urged the Senate to defer the ratification of the Regional Comprehensive and Economic Partnership (RCEP), which they described as a “lopsided” international trade accord. In a news statement, Tugon Kabuhayan convenor lawyer Asis Perez said RCEP would severely harm local fishing and…
Filipino livestock growers and fish producers on Monday vowed to continue to invest and expand capacity next year despite challenges in the agriculture sector in the past years. In a news statement, food security advocacy group Tugon Kabuhayan said they are optimistic for the agriculture sector’s prospects in 2022 even…
The Philippine government, regardless of administration, lacks foresight. It has ‘failed to appreciate the fact that we're a maritime nation. We have a lot of resources to nourish and protect to sustain our economy.’