The Philippine Star recently made a report regarding the retail prices of price and how they can be higher than the prices Filipinos experienced during 1998. Te report can be found here.
The Koalisyon sa Karapatan sa Sapat na Pagkain has prepared an alternative report for the Hunger Situation for the Philippines last 2021. Te report can be found here.
“Food is life- and food is a human right. But in countries, communities and households around the world, this essential need is going unfulfilled. We must build a world where healthy and nutritious food is available and affordable for everyone, everywhere”.This news is equally important, as marginalized Filipinos, a predominantly Catholic nation, will have support …
The United Nations Celebrates the Right to Adequate Food Month Read More »
It was announced on LICAS that Caritas Philippines, the social action arm of the Catholic Church in the country, will be working closely with the government’s food security programs, especially in poor communities. This news is equally important, as marginalized Filipinos, a predominantly Catholic nation, will have support from one of the more influential sectors of …
Caritas Philippines Will Support the Government’s Zero Hunger Program Read More »
As reported by the Philippine National News Agency, the House of Congress has approved the Right to Adequate Food Bill on its Third Reading. The bill recognizes that every person has a right to be free from hunger. Every person suffering from hunger or undernutrition, or at risk of suffering from hunger or undernutrition …
Right to Adequate Food Bill Passes 3rd Reading in Congress Read More »
In a press briefing held online last December 11, the Koalisyon sa Karapatan sa Sapat na Pagkain, along with the IATF Chairperson on Zero-Hunger, Karlo Nograles, reiterated the need for a Comprehensive law which will address the hunger needs of the Philippines, particularly the most impoverished amongst us. President Aurea Miclat-Teves stressed the need for …
Law Needed to Combat Hunger and Poverty – Koalisyon sa Karapatan sa Sapat na Pagkain Read More »
Batid natin ang malaking problema sa kawalan ng pagkain at sa walang sapat ng pagkain, ang matinding gutom na dinaranas ng marami sa atin, ang mga hikahus sa buhay – ang mga maralitang tagalungsod, mga katutubo, at gaya ng sinabi ni Sec. Alexei Nograles, “irony of ironies” — pati rin ang mga magsasaka at mangingisda …
“The Duterte administration envisions the anti-hunger, anti-poverty program as a lasting gift to the Filipino people, a legacy that should be enjoyed by generations to come.” Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles made the remark during the virtual launching of the National Food Policy initiative held last November 4, 2020 led by the National Food Coalition (NFC) and …
“Govt’s anti-hunger program, a gift to present and future generations” – Nograles Read More »
House Bill 1532, also known as the Right to Adequate Food Framework Act, or simply the Zero Hunger Bill, was refiled last July 9, 2019 Congressman Koko Nograles with the marginalized sector in the plenary hall of Congress. Congressman Koko Nograles, one of the Champions of the Zero Hunger Bill, together with the representatives of …
Filing of the Zero Hunger Bill in the 18th Congress Read More »
Greetings of Peace and Solidarity! We respectfully urge you to support the National Food Coalition’s advocacy to push for the enactment into law the proposed Zero Hunger Bill (An Act Ensuring the Availability, Adequacy, Accessibility and Safety of Food for all Filipinos during the COVID -19 pandemic under SB No. 38 and HB No. 1532). …