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TITLE: The UN and Food Security and Nutrition Roadmap

AUTHOR: UN Philippines

DATE PUBLISHED: Jul 21, 2022

KEY INFO: A fighter turned farmer shares how the BARMM's Food Security and Nutrition Roadmap transformed him into who he is today. Created by the BARMM Government and in collaboration with the UN, the video highlights farmers who can now profit and sustain themselves through the livelihood of farming. Ultimately, they encourage policymakers, private sectors, and local communities to take the next steps with them.

(Tamisin, Angeline)

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The UN and Food Security and Nutrition Roadmap

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URL: https://sdgs.un.org/sites/default/files/2024-05/Asum%3B%20Cimene_Women%20and%20Food%20Security.pdf

TITLE: Women and Food Security: A Southern Philippine Experience

AUTHOR: Jamil B. Asum, Francis Thaise A. Cimene

DATE PUBLISHED: May 2024

KEY INFO: As the BARMM continues to be challenged by poverty and malnutrition, the BARMM Food Security and Nutrition (FSN) roadmap envisions a self-reliant, food-secure, and resilient Bangsamoro. The second main objective of this roadmap is to improve livelihoods and household income, focusing on agricultural productivity. It was also mentioned that in the provinces of Southern Philippines, women participate in organic farming to ensure their families' food security.

(Tamisin, Angeline)

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URL:https://www.facebook.com/2045380458835321/posts/pfbid09tdwo6LzdoNDRZJLP8BwWk3HDPEoD1AZBWy1DKLbtvVNccWmhKsSXrn8s6bKwDKal/?

TITLE: ZERO HUNGER ENDS THE ANGER

AUTHOR: Peace Crops

DATE PUBLISHED: October 3, 2019

KEY INFO: During the Leaders Unite: After Hours event under the 2030 Project last September 21 in Davao City, Peace Crops highlighted the potentials of agroenterprise activities against hunger and fostering peace in conflict-prone areas like Lanao del Sur. Field Manager Rey Anthony Anacleto inspired 200 youth participants, urging them to turn their hunger for change into action, as no one on earth should feel deprived.

( Chiong, Ialeina )

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URL: https://www.abs-cbn.com/business/2024/10/17/hunger-rises-in-september-second-highest-since-pandemic-1647

TITLE: Hunger rises in September, second highest since pandemic

AUTHOR: Rose Carmell Lacuata, ABS-CBN News

DATE PUBLISHED: October 17, 2024

KEY INFO: A Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey revealed that 22.9% of Filipino families experienced involuntary hunger at least once in the third quarter of 2024, marking a significant rise from 17.6% in June 2024. This is the highest rate since September 2020's 30.7% during the COVID-19 lockdowns. Hunger was most severe in Mindanao (30.7%), followed by Visayas (26%), Metro Manila (21.7%), and Balance Luzon (18.1%). The sharpest increases were in Mindanao and Visayas, where rates nearly doubled compared to June 2024. Self-rated poverty also surged, with 59% of families identifying as poor and 46% considering themselves food-poor. Hunger rates among the self-rated poor rose from 21.3% to 29.3% during the same period.

This highlights the growing impact of economic challenges post-pandemic, particularly on vulnerable regions and populations.

( Chiong, Ialeina )

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More Filipino families experienced involuntary hunger at least once in the third quarter of 2024, a recent national survey by the Social Weather Stations showed.

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TITLE: Perception of Action Against Hunger on Food Security for BARMM

AUTHOR: Office of MP Mohammad S. Yacob

DATE PUBLISHED: March 18, 2022

KEY INFO: In the webinar, Ms. Erly Godinez Ocasiones, Head of Action Against Hunger Philippines, discussed the organization's focus on addressing food insecurity in BARMM. She highlighted their efforts in emergency situations and emphasized the importance of long-term food security initiatives to improve nutrition and resilience in vulnerable communities.

( Chiong, Ialeina )

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https://www.newfoodmagazine.com/news/170087/us-commits-to-strengthening-food-security-in-the-philippines/

TITLE : US commits to strengthening food security in The Philippines

AUTHOR : Grace Galler

DATE PUBLISHED : November 21, 2022

KEY INFO: In November 2022, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris announced initiatives to strengthen the U.S.-Philippines alliance, focusing on enhancing food security and supporting organic agriculture. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, USAID, and the U.S. Department of State will collaborate with Philippine counterparts to establish a food security dialogue aimed at creating resilient food systems and promoting agricultural innovation. The U.S. aims to address food security challenges in the Philippines by fostering agricultural innovation and sustainability. Additionally, a $20 million U.S. loan will help expand organic coconut processing, benefiting farmers and improving access to international markets.

(Melchor, Abbe)

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Vice President Harris has launched an initiative to strengthen the US-Philippines alliance, including measures to enhance food security and supporting organic agriculture.

A statement released by The White House has disclosed that the US will be working closely with the Philippines to strengthen the nations' "economic and investment relationship".

Vice President Kamala Harris visited the Philippines on 20 November 2022 and met with officials to discuss various concerns.

The meeting reportedly resulted in an agreement to cooperate on a "range of issues", including advancing clean energy, addressing the climate crisis, promoting inclusive growth and innovation, increasing access to quality education and health resources, combating trafficking in people, facing common security challenges, supporting freedom of the seas, and deepening people-to-people ties.

CDC Foundation to join White House hunger conference

Concerning food, The White House has said that the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) will work with USAID and the US Department of State to establish a food security dialogue with Philippine counterparts.

Between 2017-2019, the United Nations (UN) reported that the Philippines recorded the largest number of food insecure people in Southeast Asia. As a result, the US Government hopes that the dialogue will enable the two nations to collaborate to create resilient food systems and discuss best practices for agricultural innovation and sustainability.

What's more, the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is set to issue a $20 million loan to enable Agri Exim Global Philippines, Inc. (a local processor of organic coconuts into derivative products) to grow its processing facilities in the Philippines.

According to the US Government, the investment could help "thousands of local farmers" to obtain organic certification and connect to global supply chains and customers.

Also regarding sustainability, the White House has committed to an Energy Policy Dialogue that will be established by the US Department of Energy, the US Department of State and Philippine Department of Energy.

The Dialogue reportedly act as a "high-level platform" for both nations to develop new forms of energy cooperation including short and long-term energy planning, offshore wind development and grid stability and power transmission.

To read the full list of initiatives, click here.

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TITLE : Paglambo sa agrikultura ug food security sa Mindanao, gituki sa 6th MPRF

AUTHOR : PTV Davao

DATE PUBLISHED : September 18, 2020

KEY INFO: The 6th Mindanao Policy Research Forum (MPRF) highlighted critical issues in Mindanao's agricultural sector, including low productivity for farmers and the like. These issues threaten food security in the region, which is vital for Mindanao's economic stability and development.

Proposed solutions included promoting climate-resilient farming practices, enhancing access to markets and financial resources for farmers, etc. The forum also called for strengthened collaboration between government, private stakeholders, and academic institutions (Ateneo De Davao University) to create sustainable food systems and drive innovation in agriculture. This collective approach aims to ensure food security and long-term growth for Mindanao's agricultural sector.

(Melchor, Abbe)

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URL: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1D4HvFUqTF/

TITLE: 12 Point Agenda of the Bangsamoro Government

AUTHOR: Development Academy of the Bangsamoro

DATE PUBLISHED: July 5, 2019

KEY INFO: This poster aims to encourage advocates, developmental workers, etc. to work towards common goals. The Bangsamoro Government, specifically with their Continuity of Existing Government Services agenda, is working to increase agricultural productivity by providing programs that make it easier to access necessary resources such as irrigation, clean water, and electricity to directly tackle food security and malnutrition in vulnerable populations. In addition, the Ensure Environmental Compliance agenda emphasizes the need for natural resource conservation, such as forests and watersheds, and regulating industries to deliver sustainable farming practices. These initiatives of the groundwork for a more sustainable organic agriculture, ultimately leading to food sovereignty for the Bangsamoro people.

(Melchor, Abbe)

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TITLE: A Plate for Everyone the Pursuit of Zero Hunger

AUTHOR: HMA 221 STS Group 2

DATE PUBLISHED: March 1, 2023

KEY INFO:This documentary delves into the pervasive issue of hunger in the Philippines, shedding light on the harsh realities faced by millions of Filipinos. Despite the country's economic growth, 6 out of 10 families struggle with food insecurity, with many going entire days without meals. Through the stories of individuals like Nanay Gloria and Ate Iya, viewers witness the daily struggles of those forced to beg or scavenge for survival.

( Chiong, Ialeina )

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URL: https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1237123

TITLE: Davao City beefs up promotion of organic agriculture in schools

AUTHOR: Che Palicte

DATE PUBLISHED: November 5, 2024

KEY INFO: In celebration of Organic Agriculture Month, the Davao City Agriculturist Office (CAgrO) is intensifying its information, education, and communication (IEC) campaign by conducting orientations in schools on organic agriculture awareness on Nov. 18.

Jeana Ablen, CAgrO focal person for the Organic Agriculture program, announced the initiative on Tuesday, with the school orientations covering topics such as food safety, environmental issues, and biosecurity protocols.

In addition to the orientations, the program will provide various services to residents, including the distribution of seedlings and educational sessions on food safety.

(Buhisan, Chaemp)

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URL: https://bangsamoro.gov.ph/story-of-change/septuagenarian-couples-love-for-farming-while-supporting-community/

TITLE: Septuagenarian couple’s love for farming while supporting community

AUTHOR: Bangsamoro Information Office

DATE PUBLISHED: January 31, 2024

KEY INFO: Busikong Greenland Multi-Purpose Cooperative (BGMPC), situated in Sitio Busikong, Kibleg, North Upi, Maguindanao del Norte, started from humble beginnings, rooted in poverty and the challenges faced by the local farmers. The septuagenarian couple, Abdulrahman Salik, 75, and Hadiguia Salik, 74, stand as inspiring figures in their community, demonstrating their love for gardening and family. They founded this cooperative, believing that it could help not just their family but their community as well.

Despite facing poverty, hardships, and uncertainties, their commitment enabled all eight children to receive education, with four obtaining college degrees and others engaging in livelihood activities. The resilience of the couple, who were able to beat the odds with their love and support for one another, becomes the driving force of the cooperative to advance its farming methods.

When asked what could be the secret to success, Hadiguia said, “You must be passionate about what you are doing. Not all successful people are significant. Once you enjoy what you do, you will succeed. And we do our part to help and share our knowledge about farming.”

(Buhisan, Chaemp)

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URL: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1787711/advocates-urge-govt-promote-organic-farming

TITLE: Advocates urge gov’t: Promote organic farming

AUTHOR: Richel V. Umel

DATE PUBLISHED: June 14, 2023

KEY INFO: KAUSWAGAN, Lanao del Norte, Philippines — Advocates are calling on the government to take further steps to cultivate a good atmosphere for promoting organic agriculture in the country.

After the weeklong 6th Organic Asia Congress here on Friday, the more than 1,200 participants — including 245 foreigners — recognized the importance of favorable government policy to soften the ground and make organic agriculture take root throughout farming localities. For the Philippines, the participants said that having a presidential adviser on organic agriculture would be a big boost in the campaign to transform the current farming practice in the country toward sustainable agriculture that shuns the use of toxic chemicals in the production of crops.

(Buhisan, Chaemp)

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KAUSWAGAN, Lanao del Norte, Philippines - Advocates are calling on the government to take further steps to cultivate a good atmosphere for promoting organic agriculture in the country.

At the conclusion of the weeklong 6th Organic Asia Congress here on Friday, the more than 1,200 participants - including 245 foreigners - recognized the importance of favorable government policy to soften the ground and make organic agriculture take root throughout farming localities.

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For the Philippines, the participants said that having a presidential adviser on organic agriculture would be a big boost in the campaign to transform the current farming practice in the country toward a sustainable agriculture that shuns the use of toxic chemicals in the production of crops.

Kauswagan Mayor Rommel Arnado vowed to take up the challenge of lobbying for the proposal.

Arnado said they were also working on including an organic agriculture program as among the criteria in evaluating the eligibility of local governments for a Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) award, which the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) confers every year.
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Of the country's 1,489 municipalities, only 251 have organic agriculture programs even as Republic Act No. 10098, or the Organic Agriculture Act of 2010, mandates the promotion of this farming mode, noted Arnado, who is president of the country's League of Organic Agriculture Municipalities, Cities and Provinces, and sits in the National Organic Agriculture Board, an attached agency of the Department of Agriculture (DA).

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As of December 2016, the DA said that a total of 349,041 hectares of agricultural land was converted to organic farmland, representing 4.86 percent of the country's total agricultural land.

The total volume of organic production was 525,863 metric tons, reaching 106 market destinations (86 domestic and 20 export markets), benefiting some 116,558 farmer-beneficiaries, the DA further said.

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A 2017 study done by the Research Institute for Organic Agriculture and the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movement cited "the very significant and very encouraging growth of organic agriculture" in the country in 2015.

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TITLE: Philippines: Nutrition crisis hinders children's performance in schools

AUTHOR: Al Jazeera English

DATE PUBLISHED: May 11, 2017

KEY INFO: This video sheds light on how over half of the population consists of farmers who, like Simpo, are often poor, uneducated, and marginalized within society. In Mindanao, 36% of the population lives below the poverty line which aggravates food insecurity.

The insufficient agricultural support from the government plunges them deeper into the cycle of hunger and food insecurity.

(Aguilar, Niño)

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URL: https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1171173

TITLE: Senatorial bets weigh on Mindanao food security, agriculture

AUTHOR: Nef Luczon

DATE PUBLISHED: April 1, 2022

KEY INFO: In this article, the perspectives of several senatorial candidates in the May 9 elections included how the Northern Mindanao region–and Mindanao as a whole–can move forward in terms of food security and the agriculture industry in general.

Piñol, who hails from North Cotabato, said that if the government and stakeholders focus on agricultural and fisheries production, there might be enough food for everyone in a few years.

(Aguilar, Niño)

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FARM PRODUCE. Fresh vegetables are on sale at the Capitol grounds in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, on March 31, 2022. Vendors take the opportunity to sell food and other souvenir items to the crowds of a political rally organized by the UniTeam. (PNA photo by Nef Luczon)

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY-Several senatorial candidates in the May 9 elections have offered perspectives on how the Northern Mindanao region-and Mindanao as a whole-can move forward in terms of food security and the agriculture industry in general.

In an interview Thursday evening, senate aspirant Herbert Bautista said he saw two aspects that can be prioritized: invest more in the agriculture sector and empower cooperatives.

"As what BBM (Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr.) and Inday Sara (Duterte-Carpio) said, the agriculture sector can provide 30 to 40 percent jobs (in the national labor industry), that is why investing in agriculture is important," Bautista said.

Bautista, who belongs to the UniTeam of presidential candidate Marcos and vice-presidential candidate Duterte, was in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, as part of the group's campaign sorties around Mindanao.

IP cooperatives

As for cooperatives, Bautista said the Indigenous Peoples (IP) in Mindanao can benefit from this type of business model using their ancestral domains as leverage, instead of selling their tribal lands.

The selling of titled ancestral lands, he noted, is contrary to the provisions of the Republic Act 8371 or the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act.

National government agencies such as the Departments of Agriculture; Agrarian Reform; and Trade and Industry have been facilitating the creation of IP cooperatives, which benefited from government programs were implemented with the help of the local government units (LGUs).

The delivery of programs to IP cooperatives was also improved when President Rodrigo Duterte signed Executive Order No. 70, which launched the "whole-of-government approach" in addressing the communist insurgency that often preys on tribal communities in geographically-isolated areas.

In January this year, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-Misamis Oriental and the LGU of Gingoog City signed the memorandum of agreement (MOA) signing for the implementation of the PHP1.2 million GIVEtoGROW: Vegetable Production and Processing project.

The project aims to develop the city's agricultural capabilities, especially among IPs and farmers in Barangay San Luis, a far-flung IP community.

Meanwhile, Joseph Victor "JV" Ejercito, said if given the chance to return to the Senate, he will look into the "excessive" importation of rice in the country, which he sees as a disadvantage to local farmers.

"We should only import when there is a shortage of supply or experiencing high inflation rates," Ejercito said.

Ejercito said as the main author of the Senate's Republic Act 10845 or the Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Act of 2015, the goal of stopping rice smuggling diminished its purpose because of the recent issuance of "letters of authority to import."

Mindanawon candidates

Meanwhile, Aksyon Demokratiko's Samira Gutoc, who hails from Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, cited the potential of science and technology parks in food security, particularly the ongoing construction of Agropolis Technopark in Claveria, Misamis Oriental.

"It's a good response to the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), it is an international commitment (made by United Nations members like the Philippines), in addressing minimum basic needs in food security," she said in a separate interview.

She added that the sustainable aspect of the Agropolis Technopark can also be improved by putting up the financial structure on credit support so students or farmer-beneficiaries can continue their projects through subsidies or grants.

Gutoc, together with their party's presidential candidate Isko Domagoso and vice-presidential candidate Dr. Willie Ong, was in the city and Iligan City early this week to drum up support.

The Agropolis Technopark is one of the science and technology park projects supervised by the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines system.

Clint Django Pacana, officer-in-charge of the Agropolis Technopark, said the facility aims to be the center for agriculture and food innovation to sustain food security by engaging with the community and other stakeholders.

In his earlier statement, former Agriculture Sec. Emmanuel Piñol, who is also running for Senator, said agriculture must be placed third in the national government's allocation priority.

"I am making this bold contention again: agriculture and fisheries are the driving force for this country to attain inclusive economic growth and prosperity."

Piñol, who hails from North Cotabato, said it might take years before the country could catch up with the technological advancements of other countries.

However, he said, if the government and stakeholders focus on agricultural and fisheries production, there might be enough food for everyone in a few years.

"(And) if there are excesses, we could even be a major food exporter," he said.

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TITLE: These Poor Filipino Children are Very HUNGRY! Living in Hunger. Welcome to the Philippines!

AUTHOR: Marknowhereman

DATE PUBLISHED: November 10, 2019

KEY INFO: The video vividly depicts the harsh reality faced by a poor Filipino family struggling with hunger, surviving on only a small serving of rice with no accompanying viand or nutritious food. It showcases the emotional and physical toll that such food insecurity takes on the family members, particularly the children, who are often unable to concentrate in school or perform daily activities due to malnutrition. The lack of access to a balanced diet rich in protein, vitamins, and other essential nutrients leaves the family in a cycle of undernourishment, weakening their immune systems and making them more vulnerable to illnesses. This scarcity of food not only affects their health but also limits their opportunities for social mobility and economic advancement, as they lack the energy and strength to pursue work or education effectively.

(Aguilar, Niño)

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URL: https://www.worldfuturecouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Philippines_Building-Resilient-Farming-Communities-and-Sustainable-Economies-in-the-poorest-provinces-of-the-Philippines-through-Agroecology-2004-Factsheet-OPA-2019.pdf

TITLE: Philippines – Building Resilient Farming Communities and Sustainable Economies in the poorest provinces of the Philippines through Agroecology

AUTHOR: Agro-Eco Philippines, Inc. (NGO)

DATE PUBLISHED: January 2019

KEY INFO: The NGO Agro-Eco Philippines addresses the problems of poverty, hunger, and climate change. One of their innovative aspects is addressing problems of rural poverty and hunger in a multi-dimensional and holistic way, transforming the lives of smallholders through a set of appropriate solutions that they formulated and improved. They aim to create more sustainable local economies by transforming organic farmers into social entrepreneurs

and establishing marketing hubs (farmer-managed stores) for organic products.

(Tamisin, Angeline)