“We challenge candidates to heed the demands of our food producers and consumers to ensure that food security and rice agenda are part of their platforms.”
‘Hearts for farmers’ | Groups call for the repeal of Rice Liberalization Law
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Peasants warn of uprising unless government acts on their demands
“Once totally fed up, farmers could actually lead a peasant uprising in the countryside that is directed at Duterte,” said Danilo Ramos, chairperson of Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas.
Reaping debt
Filipino farmers call for subsidy amid the influx of imported rice from other countries.