Author Archives: LEO XL Y. FUENTES, JR.

4 years ago

COVID-19 and food (in)security

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COVID-19 and food (in)security

Another time bomb ticking before us in this COVID-19 pandemic is our food supply. There is looming hunger as our agricultural system remains unsustainable, with its being export-oriented and import-dependent.

4 years ago

PORK IS SAFE

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PORK IS SAFE

Meat vendors at Bankerohan Market place a tarpaulin to assure consumers that their pork is safe amidst the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Davao City. (Leo XL Y. Fuentes Jr./davaotoday.com)

4 years ago

ASF in Davao and a weak livestock industry

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ASF in Davao and a weak livestock industry

The past week was devastating as African Swine Fever (ASF) claimed the lives of pigs and livelihood of Davaoeño hog-raisers noting at least 3,000 hogs were culled to prevent further spread. Farmers along Calinan district and nearby communities were worried as backyard hog-raising is one of their sources of income.

5 years ago

A badge of honor

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A badge of honor

Earlier this week, an online community page named “Lapu-Lapu” maliciously vilified me and our news site Davao Today as “fake news and NPA sympathizer”. Such accusation and vilification against me and Davao Today is purely baseless.