More scientists signed the National Academy of Science and Technlogy, Philippines (NAST PHL) Agricultural Sciences Division’s position on the recent decision of Court of Appeals (CA), which effectively gave another moratorium on the use of genetically modified (GM) Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) eggplant and Golden Rice. As of April 30, five…
PRINCIPLE 15 of the 1992 Rio Declaration laid out the premise of the precautionary rule in international environmental law. It states: In order to protect the environment, the precautionary approach shall be widely applied by States according to their capabilities. Where there are threats of serious or irreversible damage, lack of full scientific certainty shall not be used as a reason for postponing cost-effective measures to prevent environmental degradation.
Yard maintenance has seen quite the evolution over the years, hasn’t it? From humble beginnings with simple tools like rakes and brooms to the influx of high-tech gadgets promising convenience and efficiency, our approach to keeping our outdoor spaces tidy has certainly changed. But not every new tool is a perfect solution. A recent Associated […]
The University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) said it respects the Court of Appeals (CA) order suspending their production of the genetically modified (GM)
ABOUT a year ago, I wrote about the dangers of genetically modified organisms, or GMOs. I talked about our advocacy against the commercialization of two GMOs. First, Malusog or Golden Rice was touted as the answer to vitamin A deficiency in Asia and Africa.