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Ban on GMO crops, subsidy for ‘healthy’ agriculture sought

Ban on GMO crops, subsidy for ‘healthy’ agriculture sought

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Jan 19, 2014

“Is government going to subsidize (co-existence), or rather spend it in producing better or safer products? That’s the question. Maybe we can have healthier products with lower price if it subsidizes agriculture that is more sustainable, rather than spending on co-existence. It’s the discussion everyone should have,” said TWN scientist Camilo Beltran.

Women dance to protest premium hikes

Women dance to protest premium hikes

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Jan 16, 2014

Members of women organization here used dances yesterday to demonstrate their indignation over a string of government policies and announcements of increased welfare premium, calling instead on prosecuting corrupt officials and stopping further privatization of remaining government institutions such as hospitals.