Read more about the article Group asks local governments to take lead vs GMO rice, eggplant
Golden Rice (Philippine Rice Research Institute File Photo)

Group asks local governments to take lead vs GMO rice, eggplant

The Magsasaka at Siyentipiko para sa Pag-unlad ng Agrikultura (MASIPAG), a network of farmer-scientists, has called on local governments to take the lead in preventing the commercial release of genetically modified crops Golden Rice and Bacillus thuringiensis eggplant, citing potential dangers. 

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Read more about the article Davao Region exports first batch of durian to China
'KING OF FRUITS.' Jaime Ruar, 73, sorts out the durians he purchased from Toril district before selling it at the Bangkerohan Public Market in Davao City on Saturday, October 21. His truck contains P80,000-worth of durian, from which he expects to earn P200,000. (Kenneth Paul Senarillos / davaotoday.com)

Davao Region exports first batch of durian to China

Photo by Kenneth Paul Senarillos / davaotoday.com DAVAO CITY, Philippines – The Davao Region has exported the first batch of durian to China, a development that was seen by officials…

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Read more about the article ‘Not a raid’, BOC clarified inspection on Bukidnon sugar producers
A government worker inspects the mound of sugar bags inside the Crystal Sugar Company Warehouse in Barangay North Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon Province. (Photo courtesy of the Bureau of Customs CDO Facebook page)

‘Not a raid’, BOC clarified inspection on Bukidnon sugar producers

On August 23, the bureau’s representatives, together with representatives from the army, police, and the Sugar Regulatory Administration conducted a surprise inspection of the Crystal Sugar Company Inc. warehouse in North Poblacion village, Maramag town.

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