Two research projects – on alternative regionalism and alternative trade – are being being jointly undertaken with AsiaDHRRA and Trade Advocates Group (TAG), a Philippine-based coalition. The two researches are set to be completed by September 2007. Second drafts of the researh are being circulated for comments by members of anchor organizatizations. The drafts have […]
AFA Treasurer Vicente Fabe shares an AFA presentation on “Needs and Expectations of Asian Farmers on Agricultural Research” during an international conference entitled “Agricultural Research for Development in Europe: Towards a Shared Vision, ” in Brussels, Belgium on June 28-29, 2007. The conference is organized by ERA-ARD. Ka Vic was invited both for his personal […]
June 29, 2007 Ka Vic Fabe, Treasurer, Asian Farmers’ Association (AFA) Good morning , ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for your invitation to be one of the discussants in this session. To be honest, I am not very familiar with the European Commission’s agricultural research programs. But I am glad to know that the European […]
WE are concerned people’s organizations who wish to add our voice to the growing number of people who are against the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA). We urge the members of Senate not to ratify the treaty and to demand transparency from the Executive in its future negotiations so as not to repeat the experience […]
Manila, 19 September 2007– In a landmark decision yesterday, a Philippine court has ordered an injunction stopping the approval of a genetically-modified (GMO) rice in the country. Greenpeace, as well as the NGO SEARICE, hailed the decision as a “major step forward” for the campaign to protect human health and ensure the safety of environment […]
PRESS RELEASE 19 September 2007 Debt and trade activists staged a picket at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Manila office Wednesday and stressed that the “Aid for Trade” being pushed by World Trade Organization (WTO), international financial institutions (IFIs) especially ADB, and the powerful G-8 nations is “nothing but a bribe” or a “dangling rotten […]
www.inquirer.net MANILA, Philippines — The Senate should hold back action on the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement and instead go for renegotiation, this time involved affected sectors in the talks, said Quezon Rep. Lorenzo R. Tañada III. Read the full story here
A Primer This primer is issued by AR Now!, PESANTech and PhilDHRRA to present and explain the “extension with reforms” position with regards to the impending “expiration of CARP” in June 2008. This primer will also attempt to clarify certain misconceptions about the event that will transpire in June 2008 and about the “extension with […]
