A total of 51 agriculture groups – composed of farmers, fishers, and producers – have joined forces to sign a petition against the mega trade deal, Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). The groups think the deal will result in further “import surges, price depressions, and...
Several farmers' groups have joined forces and raised the need to overhaul the Philippine agriculture sector, demanding the next administration to "transform" the industry for "food security, job creation, and balanced growth". In a joint statement, Bayanihan sa Agrikultura, Federation of Free...
Foreign and local business groups in the country have urged the passage of 17 priority bills by the 18th Congress during its third and final session year that will commence on July 26. The letter sent to President Rodrigo Duterte was signed by 15 business groups, including eight Philippine...