1) The document discusses the implications of GMOs on food security in the Philippines. It notes that millions of Filipino families experience food insecurity and involuntary hunger.
2) Farmers' experiences with GM corn over a decade showed negative economic and health impacts, including increased debt, loss of land and traditional seeds, environmental damage, and various health issues.
3) People's organizations are advocating for banning GMOs and promoting sustainable agriculture instead, noting that GMOs have not increased farmers' productivity or incomes and pose risks to human and environmental health. They are calling on the government to terminate GMO field testing and recalls and to promote non-GMO farming.
Genetically modified organism tested in the philippinescbsua
This document discusses various genetically modified crops being tested in the Philippines, including biotech corn, canola, potato, cotton, squash, tomato, and papaya. The key benefits mentioned are increased crop yields, resistance to pests and diseases, and improved nutritional qualities. For example, Bt corn contains a protein that provides season-long protection from corn borers without the need for additional insecticides. Virus-resistant papaya and potato have been modified to resist specific viruses through biotechnology.
The document summarizes the history and development of biotechnology in the Philippines from 1979 to 2012. It discusses key events like the establishment of regulatory bodies and guidelines, approval of crops like Bt corn and cotton, and increasing adoption of biotech crops. The Philippines was one of the early adopters of agricultural biotechnology in Southeast Asia and has served as a model for regulatory systems. Area planted to biotech crops like Bt corn has grown significantly in recent years.
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have been introduced to increase crop yields and incorporate desirable traits. While GMOs may boost agricultural efficiency and nutrition, there are also environmental and health risks that require further study. The document discusses the process of genetic engineering and provides examples of GMO applications in food/crops, non-food crops, and microorganisms. It also outlines benefits like higher yields but warns of potential issues such as herbicide-resistant weeds and unknown long term human and environmental impacts. The role of GMOs in the Philippines is described along with the regulatory history and debate between supporters and opponents.
El presedente Movie - Summary and Reaction PaperRey Aspacio
The document discusses the 2012 historical film "El Presidente" directed by Mark Meily about Emilio Aguinaldo, the first president of the Philippine Republic. It fought against Spanish colonial rule and the subsequent American occupation. The film uses flashbacks to show Aguinaldo's life from his time as a revolutionary leader to accepting American occupation. It highlights his struggles as a husband, soldier, and politician and explores the issues during his time through sophisticated cinematography. While not perfect, the film is praised for its technical achievements and efforts to promote nationalism.
1) The document discusses the cultural changes and impact on Filipino identity from 1600-1800 due to Spanish influence and rule. This included changes to names, clothing, religion, education, and the introduction of the Spanish language.
2) Spanish influence resulted in a mixing of Spanish and Filipino culture, with elements like Catholicism, fiestas, architecture, and dress becoming dominant over time as neither native nor Spanish.
3) The overall impact of cultural changes is described as both positive and enriching, bringing the Philippines into contact with the Western world, but also as negative and divisive by exploiting differences between groups.
Pre-colonial Philippine society had its own civilization that influenced customs, traditions, and ways of life. Society was stratified into social classes like nobles, freemen, and dependents. People lived in communal houses and wore minimal clothing and ornaments determined by social status. Marriage required rituals and dowries. A barangay form of government headed by a datu was based on alliances and customary laws. Religion involved animistic beliefs in gods and spirits that were communicated through priestesses. The dead were buried with valuables in communal cemeteries.
In this presentation you could see the life of the Filipino in the early Spanish Era and how the taxed overly abused.
Presented by:
Jalen , Jay C and Charles
Government policies of science and technology.pdfLeeBontuyan
The Philippine government has introduced several policies, programs, and projects to boost science and technology. The National Research Council of the Philippines clustered the policies into four areas: social sciences and education; physics and engineering; medical sciences; and biological sciences. The policies aim to prepare the country for a technologically driven world by developing education programs, funding research, and supporting collaboration. Laws like the Science Act of 1958 made the development of science and technology an official state priority.
Genetically modified organism tested in the philippinescbsua
This document discusses various genetically modified crops being tested in the Philippines, including biotech corn, canola, potato, cotton, squash, tomato, and papaya. The key benefits mentioned are increased crop yields, resistance to pests and diseases, and improved nutritional qualities. For example, Bt corn contains a protein that provides season-long protection from corn borers without the need for additional insecticides. Virus-resistant papaya and potato have been modified to resist specific viruses through biotechnology.
The document summarizes the history and development of biotechnology in the Philippines from 1979 to 2012. It discusses key events like the establishment of regulatory bodies and guidelines, approval of crops like Bt corn and cotton, and increasing adoption of biotech crops. The Philippines was one of the early adopters of agricultural biotechnology in Southeast Asia and has served as a model for regulatory systems. Area planted to biotech crops like Bt corn has grown significantly in recent years.
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have been introduced to increase crop yields and incorporate desirable traits. While GMOs may boost agricultural efficiency and nutrition, there are also environmental and health risks that require further study. The document discusses the process of genetic engineering and provides examples of GMO applications in food/crops, non-food crops, and microorganisms. It also outlines benefits like higher yields but warns of potential issues such as herbicide-resistant weeds and unknown long term human and environmental impacts. The role of GMOs in the Philippines is described along with the regulatory history and debate between supporters and opponents.
El presedente Movie - Summary and Reaction PaperRey Aspacio
The document discusses the 2012 historical film "El Presidente" directed by Mark Meily about Emilio Aguinaldo, the first president of the Philippine Republic. It fought against Spanish colonial rule and the subsequent American occupation. The film uses flashbacks to show Aguinaldo's life from his time as a revolutionary leader to accepting American occupation. It highlights his struggles as a husband, soldier, and politician and explores the issues during his time through sophisticated cinematography. While not perfect, the film is praised for its technical achievements and efforts to promote nationalism.
1) The document discusses the cultural changes and impact on Filipino identity from 1600-1800 due to Spanish influence and rule. This included changes to names, clothing, religion, education, and the introduction of the Spanish language.
2) Spanish influence resulted in a mixing of Spanish and Filipino culture, with elements like Catholicism, fiestas, architecture, and dress becoming dominant over time as neither native nor Spanish.
3) The overall impact of cultural changes is described as both positive and enriching, bringing the Philippines into contact with the Western world, but also as negative and divisive by exploiting differences between groups.
Pre-colonial Philippine society had its own civilization that influenced customs, traditions, and ways of life. Society was stratified into social classes like nobles, freemen, and dependents. People lived in communal houses and wore minimal clothing and ornaments determined by social status. Marriage required rituals and dowries. A barangay form of government headed by a datu was based on alliances and customary laws. Religion involved animistic beliefs in gods and spirits that were communicated through priestesses. The dead were buried with valuables in communal cemeteries.
In this presentation you could see the life of the Filipino in the early Spanish Era and how the taxed overly abused.
Presented by:
Jalen , Jay C and Charles
Government policies of science and technology.pdfLeeBontuyan
The Philippine government has introduced several policies, programs, and projects to boost science and technology. The National Research Council of the Philippines clustered the policies into four areas: social sciences and education; physics and engineering; medical sciences; and biological sciences. The policies aim to prepare the country for a technologically driven world by developing education programs, funding research, and supporting collaboration. Laws like the Science Act of 1958 made the development of science and technology an official state priority.
1. The document discusses the history and applications of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) including their use in agriculture, food, medicine, and other industries.
2. GMOs have been developed to increase crop yields, add nutrients to foods, produce lifesaving drugs, clean polluted environments, and more. However, critics argue long term health and environmental impacts are unknown.
3. The document explores both the potential benefits of GMOs as well as the risks and ongoing debates regarding their use.
The battles of the philippine revolutionThirdy Malit
The document summarizes several key events in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule:
1) The Battle of Pinaglabanan in 1896 where Bonifacio's poorly armed Katipuneros attacked the Spanish powder depot in San Juan, resulting in many casualties.
2) The Battles of Pasong Santol in 1897 and Zapote Bridge later that year, both victories for Emilio Aguinaldo's revolutionary forces against the Spanish.
3) The Tejeros Convention of 1897 where Aguinaldo was elected as president but Bonifacio's refusal to accept the results led to tensions and his eventual arrest and execution.
4) The Pact of Biak-na-
Indigenous Science and Technology in the Philippines.pptxFritzilAnneNarciso1
1) Indigenous science refers to the complex knowledge, expertise, practices, and representations that guide human societies in their interactions with the natural world, including agriculture, herbal medicine, weather prediction, food preservation, plant and animal classification, and more.
2) Indigenous science is collectively experienced and lived within a given culture, incorporating everything from metaphysics to practical technologies, both past and present.
3) Indigenous science is part of culture, and how science is approached depends largely on the cultural practices of the people. Indigenous beliefs also develop values like motivation, cooperation, practicality, and reflection that are consistent with scientific attitudes.
The document summarizes key events in the history of the First Philippine Republic between 1897-1902:
1) Emilio Aguinaldo and other revolutionaries declared the short-lived Republic of Biak-na-Bato in 1897, providing the Philippines' first constitution.
2) After the Spanish-American War, Aguinaldo declared Philippine independence in 1898 but the country soon fought the Philippine-American War as the U.S. imposed colonial control.
3) The conflict lasted until 1902 when the U.S. defeated Filipino nationalists, marking the end of the First Philippine Republic and beginning of American colonial rule per the Treaty of Paris.
Effects of american colonization in the philippinesJessie Villadolid
The document summarizes the effects of American colonization in the Philippines in 7 areas: [1] Government, introducing partisan politics and municipal elections; [2] Religion, initially promoting Protestantism then later Catholicism; [3] Economic and Livelihood, allowing free trade; [4] Arts, Culture and Tradition, adopting American fashion; [5] Transportation, introducing new methods; [6] Social Structure, establishing a three-class model; and [7] Education, building schools and introducing teachers. Overall, American rule significantly influenced Philippine politics, society, and culture by implementing American systems and introducing new ideas.
The Act of Proclamation of the Independence of the Filipino peopleniesha12
This slide is all about the Philippine revolution, Spanish - American War and Philippine American war. 3 significant people Emilio Aguinaldo who fought for the Spanish-American war, Andres Bonifacio who is the supremo of pamahalaang paghihimagsik and Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista who wrote the declaration paper " The act of proclamation of the indpendence of the Filipino people. These ppt discussed about the roots of the revoulutions, rebelions against spaniards and the new colonizer the American. Fighting independence throughtout 3 centuries is a big thing for our heroes. The Philippine Independence June 12, 1898.
Explains the concept of food security,describes the challenges it is facing at global level and comes up with a set of recommendations to respond to these challenges at country level and at the global level
The 19th century witnessed major advances in science and technology, including the formulation of atomic theory, the periodic table, the law of conservation of energy, and discoveries in physics like the electron. Important innovations included the electric telegraph, dynamo, and transition to electricity powering machines. Science and technology continued advancing in the 20th century with computers, the internet, artificial intelligence, and other breakthroughs. The Philippines has a long history of science and technology dating before the Spanish arrival, and its development has been influenced by Spanish colonization, American rule, and emphasis under Marcos and subsequent governments.
The document discusses the history and current state of relations between the Philippines and the United States. It began with the Philippines declaring independence from Spain in 1898 and subsequent conflict with the US, but relations evolved into cooperation and mutual respect over time. The US granted the Philippines independence in 1946. Currently, the two countries have a robust strategic partnership spanning defense cooperation, legislative affairs, and economic/trade relations, with the US as one of the Philippines' top sources of foreign investment.
The Biak-na-Bato Pact established a ceasefire between Emilio Aguinaldo's rebel forces and the Spanish government in 1897. Under the pact, Aguinaldo agreed to go into exile in Hong Kong in exchange for a large monetary payment and a promise of reforms and independence for the Philippines within three years. However, neither side fully trusted the other, and clashes continued after Aguinaldo left. In 1898, Aguinaldo returned from exile and declared Philippine independence after the US defeated Spain in the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War. The Treaty of Paris later that year ended the war by transferring control of the Philippines from Spain to the United States.
SUBJECT: The Contemporary World
TOPIC: Global Migration
NOTE:
I also made a presentation for this (pptx format). Kindly Search it here in my profile or you can click this link https://www.slideshare.net/NiaMaeSabillo/global-migration-250432429. Thank you!
The document summarizes key events in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule from 1896-1897, including the Cry of Balintawak which sparked the revolution, early battles between Katipuneros and Spanish forces, the execution of Jose Rizal, the rise of Emilio Aguinaldo as a revolutionary leader, the Tejeros Convention which established a revolutionary government, and the Truce of Biak-na-Bato which temporarily ended the conflict and sent Aguinaldo and other rebels into exile.
Heneral Emilio Aguinaldo: Mga Gunita ng Himagsikanlunaemmanuel
1) Emilio Aguinaldo was born in 1869 in Cavite province and became a leader in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule.
2) As he aged, Aguinaldo documented his memories and role in the revolution through memoirs and diaries, but it is unclear if a promised second volume was completed.
3) Aguinaldo's historic home in Kawit, which now serves as a museum, contains many secret passages and architectural details, but also an untouched library that may hold unpublished writings by Aguinaldo awaiting study by historians.
The document provides information on various international organizations and institutions involved in global affairs. It begins with definitions of globalization and the global interstate system. It then discusses the origins and founding of the United Nations in 1942 by 26 allied nations to coordinate efforts in World War 2. The document outlines several UN agencies and specialized organizations like the WHO, UNICEF, FAO, along with other institutions that govern issues like trade, development, aviation, telecommunications and more. Regional economic commissions are also mentioned.
Act of Declaration of Philippine Independence BY: Ambrosio Rianzares BautistaApolEncienzo
Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista was a Filipino lawyer and politician who read the declaration of Philippine independence on June 12, 1898 in Cavite. The summary provides the following key details:
- Bautista read the declaration of independence during the proclamation by Emilio Aguinaldo in Cavite, establishing the first Philippine republic.
- The document outlines Bautista's background and accomplishments, including his role in the Katipunan movement and later as advisor to Aguinaldo and president of the Malolos Congress.
- It also summarizes the historical context leading up to independence, from Spanish colonization to the Philippine Revolution against Spain and the establishment of the short
This document provides an overview of the discovery of the Katipunan secret society and the establishment of the First Philippine Republic in Malolos. It lists the names of 10 individuals and identifies if they were members of the Katipunan or Reform Movement. The rest of the document discusses the key events and developments of the Malolos Republic, including Aguinaldo being proclaimed president, the establishment of the dictatorial government, the declaration of independence, and the ratification of the Malolos Constitution. It also mentions several important figures that played roles in the revolutionary period like Apolinario Mabini and educational and diplomatic activities of the new republic.
Social, political, economic & cultural issues of the phDyahmm Cabrera
Readings in the Philippine History Topic on Social, Political, Economic and Cultural Issues in the PH
Powerpoint background from https://www.choosephilippines.com/go/festivals/804/QueerSmiles
The document describes the social hierarchy that existed in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period. At the top were the Peninsulares, Spaniards born in Spain who held the highest social status and political power. Below them were the Insulares, Spaniards born in the Philippines who faced some discrimination. The Ilustrados constituted an educated Filipino middle class influenced by Spanish liberal ideals. Mestizos and Indios comprised the mixed-race and native Filipino populations at the lower levels of society.
The act of proclamation of independence of the filipino peopleKimberly Bronia
The document summarizes key events leading up to the proclamation of Philippine independence from Spain on June 12, 1898. It describes how Emilio Aguinaldo returned from exile in Hong Kong in May 1898 after meeting with American officials. He resumed the Philippine Revolution against Spain with arms provided by the Americans. By the end of May, Aguinaldo commanded an army of 12,000 troops who won their first battle. On June 12, 1898, Aguinaldo formally declared Philippine independence from Spain at a ceremony in his home, signing the declaration along with 177 others.
Sterling paper GM crops fight world hunger.IFST Food Science & Technology Jou...Sterling Crew
GM crops help fight hunger by increasing yields and reducing costs for farmers. They can be tailored to address local needs in developing countries by enhancing locally grown crops with traits like insect or drought resistance. However, controversies over GM safety and corporate influence continue in Europe, where regulations have blocked most GM crop cultivation. With the global population expected to increase by 2 billion by 2050, attitudes must shift to enable innovation that can boost food security and availability.
This document discusses GMOs for food security in Africa. It begins by defining genetically modified organisms and providing examples of early GMO applications. It then discusses the role of GMOs in agriculture, noting that GMOs have been developed to increase yields, improve disease resistance, and require less water. The document outlines stakeholders in the GMO industry and discusses health and safety concerns. It also presents alternative solutions to increasing food security before focusing on Morocco's regulations and vision regarding GMOs. In the end, it provides references used in the document.
1. The document discusses the history and applications of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) including their use in agriculture, food, medicine, and other industries.
2. GMOs have been developed to increase crop yields, add nutrients to foods, produce lifesaving drugs, clean polluted environments, and more. However, critics argue long term health and environmental impacts are unknown.
3. The document explores both the potential benefits of GMOs as well as the risks and ongoing debates regarding their use.
The battles of the philippine revolutionThirdy Malit
The document summarizes several key events in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule:
1) The Battle of Pinaglabanan in 1896 where Bonifacio's poorly armed Katipuneros attacked the Spanish powder depot in San Juan, resulting in many casualties.
2) The Battles of Pasong Santol in 1897 and Zapote Bridge later that year, both victories for Emilio Aguinaldo's revolutionary forces against the Spanish.
3) The Tejeros Convention of 1897 where Aguinaldo was elected as president but Bonifacio's refusal to accept the results led to tensions and his eventual arrest and execution.
4) The Pact of Biak-na-
Indigenous Science and Technology in the Philippines.pptxFritzilAnneNarciso1
1) Indigenous science refers to the complex knowledge, expertise, practices, and representations that guide human societies in their interactions with the natural world, including agriculture, herbal medicine, weather prediction, food preservation, plant and animal classification, and more.
2) Indigenous science is collectively experienced and lived within a given culture, incorporating everything from metaphysics to practical technologies, both past and present.
3) Indigenous science is part of culture, and how science is approached depends largely on the cultural practices of the people. Indigenous beliefs also develop values like motivation, cooperation, practicality, and reflection that are consistent with scientific attitudes.
The document summarizes key events in the history of the First Philippine Republic between 1897-1902:
1) Emilio Aguinaldo and other revolutionaries declared the short-lived Republic of Biak-na-Bato in 1897, providing the Philippines' first constitution.
2) After the Spanish-American War, Aguinaldo declared Philippine independence in 1898 but the country soon fought the Philippine-American War as the U.S. imposed colonial control.
3) The conflict lasted until 1902 when the U.S. defeated Filipino nationalists, marking the end of the First Philippine Republic and beginning of American colonial rule per the Treaty of Paris.
Effects of american colonization in the philippinesJessie Villadolid
The document summarizes the effects of American colonization in the Philippines in 7 areas: [1] Government, introducing partisan politics and municipal elections; [2] Religion, initially promoting Protestantism then later Catholicism; [3] Economic and Livelihood, allowing free trade; [4] Arts, Culture and Tradition, adopting American fashion; [5] Transportation, introducing new methods; [6] Social Structure, establishing a three-class model; and [7] Education, building schools and introducing teachers. Overall, American rule significantly influenced Philippine politics, society, and culture by implementing American systems and introducing new ideas.
The Act of Proclamation of the Independence of the Filipino peopleniesha12
This slide is all about the Philippine revolution, Spanish - American War and Philippine American war. 3 significant people Emilio Aguinaldo who fought for the Spanish-American war, Andres Bonifacio who is the supremo of pamahalaang paghihimagsik and Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista who wrote the declaration paper " The act of proclamation of the indpendence of the Filipino people. These ppt discussed about the roots of the revoulutions, rebelions against spaniards and the new colonizer the American. Fighting independence throughtout 3 centuries is a big thing for our heroes. The Philippine Independence June 12, 1898.
Explains the concept of food security,describes the challenges it is facing at global level and comes up with a set of recommendations to respond to these challenges at country level and at the global level
The 19th century witnessed major advances in science and technology, including the formulation of atomic theory, the periodic table, the law of conservation of energy, and discoveries in physics like the electron. Important innovations included the electric telegraph, dynamo, and transition to electricity powering machines. Science and technology continued advancing in the 20th century with computers, the internet, artificial intelligence, and other breakthroughs. The Philippines has a long history of science and technology dating before the Spanish arrival, and its development has been influenced by Spanish colonization, American rule, and emphasis under Marcos and subsequent governments.
The document discusses the history and current state of relations between the Philippines and the United States. It began with the Philippines declaring independence from Spain in 1898 and subsequent conflict with the US, but relations evolved into cooperation and mutual respect over time. The US granted the Philippines independence in 1946. Currently, the two countries have a robust strategic partnership spanning defense cooperation, legislative affairs, and economic/trade relations, with the US as one of the Philippines' top sources of foreign investment.
The Biak-na-Bato Pact established a ceasefire between Emilio Aguinaldo's rebel forces and the Spanish government in 1897. Under the pact, Aguinaldo agreed to go into exile in Hong Kong in exchange for a large monetary payment and a promise of reforms and independence for the Philippines within three years. However, neither side fully trusted the other, and clashes continued after Aguinaldo left. In 1898, Aguinaldo returned from exile and declared Philippine independence after the US defeated Spain in the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War. The Treaty of Paris later that year ended the war by transferring control of the Philippines from Spain to the United States.
SUBJECT: The Contemporary World
TOPIC: Global Migration
NOTE:
I also made a presentation for this (pptx format). Kindly Search it here in my profile or you can click this link https://www.slideshare.net/NiaMaeSabillo/global-migration-250432429. Thank you!
The document summarizes key events in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule from 1896-1897, including the Cry of Balintawak which sparked the revolution, early battles between Katipuneros and Spanish forces, the execution of Jose Rizal, the rise of Emilio Aguinaldo as a revolutionary leader, the Tejeros Convention which established a revolutionary government, and the Truce of Biak-na-Bato which temporarily ended the conflict and sent Aguinaldo and other rebels into exile.
Heneral Emilio Aguinaldo: Mga Gunita ng Himagsikanlunaemmanuel
1) Emilio Aguinaldo was born in 1869 in Cavite province and became a leader in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule.
2) As he aged, Aguinaldo documented his memories and role in the revolution through memoirs and diaries, but it is unclear if a promised second volume was completed.
3) Aguinaldo's historic home in Kawit, which now serves as a museum, contains many secret passages and architectural details, but also an untouched library that may hold unpublished writings by Aguinaldo awaiting study by historians.
The document provides information on various international organizations and institutions involved in global affairs. It begins with definitions of globalization and the global interstate system. It then discusses the origins and founding of the United Nations in 1942 by 26 allied nations to coordinate efforts in World War 2. The document outlines several UN agencies and specialized organizations like the WHO, UNICEF, FAO, along with other institutions that govern issues like trade, development, aviation, telecommunications and more. Regional economic commissions are also mentioned.
Act of Declaration of Philippine Independence BY: Ambrosio Rianzares BautistaApolEncienzo
Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista was a Filipino lawyer and politician who read the declaration of Philippine independence on June 12, 1898 in Cavite. The summary provides the following key details:
- Bautista read the declaration of independence during the proclamation by Emilio Aguinaldo in Cavite, establishing the first Philippine republic.
- The document outlines Bautista's background and accomplishments, including his role in the Katipunan movement and later as advisor to Aguinaldo and president of the Malolos Congress.
- It also summarizes the historical context leading up to independence, from Spanish colonization to the Philippine Revolution against Spain and the establishment of the short
This document provides an overview of the discovery of the Katipunan secret society and the establishment of the First Philippine Republic in Malolos. It lists the names of 10 individuals and identifies if they were members of the Katipunan or Reform Movement. The rest of the document discusses the key events and developments of the Malolos Republic, including Aguinaldo being proclaimed president, the establishment of the dictatorial government, the declaration of independence, and the ratification of the Malolos Constitution. It also mentions several important figures that played roles in the revolutionary period like Apolinario Mabini and educational and diplomatic activities of the new republic.
Social, political, economic & cultural issues of the phDyahmm Cabrera
Readings in the Philippine History Topic on Social, Political, Economic and Cultural Issues in the PH
Powerpoint background from https://www.choosephilippines.com/go/festivals/804/QueerSmiles
The document describes the social hierarchy that existed in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period. At the top were the Peninsulares, Spaniards born in Spain who held the highest social status and political power. Below them were the Insulares, Spaniards born in the Philippines who faced some discrimination. The Ilustrados constituted an educated Filipino middle class influenced by Spanish liberal ideals. Mestizos and Indios comprised the mixed-race and native Filipino populations at the lower levels of society.
The act of proclamation of independence of the filipino peopleKimberly Bronia
The document summarizes key events leading up to the proclamation of Philippine independence from Spain on June 12, 1898. It describes how Emilio Aguinaldo returned from exile in Hong Kong in May 1898 after meeting with American officials. He resumed the Philippine Revolution against Spain with arms provided by the Americans. By the end of May, Aguinaldo commanded an army of 12,000 troops who won their first battle. On June 12, 1898, Aguinaldo formally declared Philippine independence from Spain at a ceremony in his home, signing the declaration along with 177 others.
Sterling paper GM crops fight world hunger.IFST Food Science & Technology Jou...Sterling Crew
GM crops help fight hunger by increasing yields and reducing costs for farmers. They can be tailored to address local needs in developing countries by enhancing locally grown crops with traits like insect or drought resistance. However, controversies over GM safety and corporate influence continue in Europe, where regulations have blocked most GM crop cultivation. With the global population expected to increase by 2 billion by 2050, attitudes must shift to enable innovation that can boost food security and availability.
This document discusses GMOs for food security in Africa. It begins by defining genetically modified organisms and providing examples of early GMO applications. It then discusses the role of GMOs in agriculture, noting that GMOs have been developed to increase yields, improve disease resistance, and require less water. The document outlines stakeholders in the GMO industry and discusses health and safety concerns. It also presents alternative solutions to increasing food security before focusing on Morocco's regulations and vision regarding GMOs. In the end, it provides references used in the document.
While industry and some scientists tout the benefits of genetically modified foods, others warn of potential health and environmental risks. The document discusses both sides of the debate over whether genetically modified crops should be grown, addressing issues such as improved crop traits, regulatory oversight, farmer experiences, and potential impacts on food security. Overall, reasonable people can disagree on this complex issue with valid arguments on both sides.
Genetically modified foods have been developed since 1983 when the first genetically engineered plant was created. GM foods are produced by inserting genes from other organisms into crops to give them new traits like pest or disease resistance. While GM foods could increase yields and nutrition, there are also health and environmental concerns. In the Philippines, Bt corn was first introduced commercially in 2002 but the Catholic Church and some groups oppose GM foods due to safety issues. The regulatory system for GM foods in the Philippines is also limited.
This document discusses GM crops and their role in ensuring food and nutritional security. It defines GM crops and food/nutritional security. It then provides reasons for how GM crops support food security, including higher yields, increased land potential, lower input/higher output, efficiency of land use, and increased farmer income leading to better food access. The document also discusses how GM crops can help nutritional security by being fortified with vitamins, minerals and healthier oils/fats. It addresses criticisms of GM crops but argues that concerns should not hamper their ability to help meet growing global food demands.
The document discusses genetically modified (GM) crops. It begins by defining genetic modification and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). It then provides background on the development of GM crops, listing important dates and events from 1980 to present. It also lists some of the major GM crops grown globally including soybean, maize, cotton, canola, and sugar beet. The document then discusses the area of GM crops grown by country, with the US, Brazil, Argentina, India, and Canada among the top growers. It also outlines some of the traits that have been genetically modified in crops, including insect and virus resistance, herbicide tolerance, and vitamin fortification. Finally, it describes the general process used to develop GM crops,
Grace Chua, president of Consumer Rights for Safe Food (CRSF), gave a report to its members during the General Assembly last March 22, 2014. Sharing it with you.
The document discusses genetically modified foods (GMFs) and their potential benefits and controversies. It argues that GMFs are acceptable if they are proven to be safe for human health and not harmful to the environment based on scientific evidence and international risk assessments. The document notes potential benefits of GMFs for crops, animals, the environment, and increasing global food security. However, it also acknowledges controversies around GMFs regarding their safety, corporate control of the food system, and ethics. It provides an overview of the regulatory system for GMFs in the Philippines and an example of a farmer who increased his yields and income through growing insect-resistant Bt corn. In conclusion, the document expresses support for GMF
Dr. Marty D. Matlock - Impacts of GMO Products on Food Security and TradeJohn Blue
Impacts of GMO Products on Food Security and Trade - Marty D. Matlock, PhD PE BCEE, Executive Director, Office for Sustainability, Area Director, Center for Agricultural and Rural Sustainability, Professor, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, University of Arkansas, from the 2014 NIAA Annual Conference titled 'The Precautionary Principle: How Agriculture Will Thrive', March 31 - April 2, 2014, Omaha, NE, USA.
More presentations at http://www.trufflemedia.com/agmedia/conference/2014_niaa_how_animal_agriculture_will_thrive
Genetically modified food and its consequences on human health and nutritionwoolencastle
Genetically Modified Food and Its Consequences on Human Health and Nutrition discusses genetically modified (GM) foods. It begins with an introduction to genetic engineering and how it is used to alter the structure and characteristics of genes. The document then explores the rationale for GM foods, including addressing increasing global food demands and malnutrition. Both the advantages and disadvantages of GM foods are examined, such as increasing crop yields but also potential human health risks. The document concludes that while GM foods may help address global issues like malnutrition, more research is still needed to fully understand their effects on human health.
Ethics of GM Crop Development - Erik MillstoneSTEPS Centre
A presentation by Erik Millstone, co-convenor of the STEPS food and agriculture domain, made at the Royal Society of Chemistry on 2 December 2009. For more about STEPS work on GM and out Biotechnology Research Archive visit: http://www.steps-centre.org/ourresearch/gm.html
Monsanto's perspective on claims made in the film Food, Inc. For use in classrooms that show this movie to present and discuss another Point of View and as an additional learning tool.
Jose Falck-Zepeda presentation at the 6th Sympsium Zamorano University Graduates at the University of Florida Gainesville, August 4 2018. This is a recopilation of a experiencies accumulated over a policy research career on agriculture, biotechnology, science technology and innovation, regulations, governance, economic impact and GM biotechnologies.
World hunger remains a problem despite successes of the Green Revolution. Better technology is needed to meet modern requirements, including genetically modified crops. Currently, 800 million people are malnourished worldwide, with Africa disproportionately affected. Food biotechnology employs modern genetics to enhance plant traits for food production and aims to combat hunger by allowing more food production on less land. However, debates continue around potential health, environmental and corporate control issues of GM foods.
This document summarizes the history and development of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). It discusses how the first GMO animal and plants were created in the 1970s and 1980s. It outlines some of the major commercially grown GMO crops and their objectives like insect or herbicide resistance. The document also discusses the development of Bt cotton in India and potential pros and cons of GMOs like increased yields but also human health and environmental concerns.
GMOs and their Implications on the Filipino Peoples' Food Security
1. UNSAFE AND INSECURE:
GMOs and their Implication on the
Filipino People’s Food Security
2nd Round Table Conference on Asia-Pacific Food Safety Governance
7 November 2014
Renmin University of China Law School, Beijing, China
LORELEI BEYER
2. Outline of the Presentation
Food Security vs. Hunger
Genetically-Modified Organisms (GMOs) in the Philippines
Philippine Policies in Relation to GMOs
Filipino Farmers’ Experience in a Decade with GM Corn
Upholding Right to Food: People’s Actions
Conclusions, Challenges and Ways Forward
4. Hunger in the Philippines
Number of
Hungry
Year
2000
SWS -
March
2014
SWS –
September
2014
Families 2.5 M 3.9 M 9.3 million families say they are
food-poor
4.18 million families have
experienced involuntary hunger
in the past 3 months
Population 15 M 23.4 M
5. Filipino Indigenous peoples invariably experience
seasonal to chronic food shortages (TFIP Research )
• Chronic food shortages are experienced during natural calamities, more particularly
during typhoons , dry spells
• Tumandok of Panay and Dumagat of Quezon eat only twice a day
• Talaandig of Bukidnon in Mindanao are dependent on occasional labor for survival
• Malnutrition is highest in indigenous communities in the country, especially among the
children.
6. Food security exists when all people, at
all times, have physical and economic
access to sufficient, safe and nutritious
food that meets their dietary needs and
food preferences for an active and
healthy life.
- 1996 World Food Summit
FIVE MAJOR PRE-CONDITIONS
a. Availability of sufficient food
b. Stability of food supply
c. Accessibility of food
d. Fair and equitable distribution of food /resources
e. Quality of food and nutrition
Food Security does not only talk of
availability and sufficiency of food.
Moreover, it requires that
food should be safe and nutritious.
7. When addressing these concerns
on food security, it is inevitable
that we look into the sector that
provides food for the country –
AGRICULTURE.
Food Security and Agriculture
Now, how do GMOs come in?
8. Genetically-Modified Organisms (GMOs) in the Philippines
From Green Revolution…
1970s
- Hosted the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)
- Agriculture Programs (Masagana 99 and Masaganang Maisan)
- Traditional varieties to high- yielding varieties (HYV).
- Rampant use of chemical-based farm inputs required by these varieties
9. …to Gene Revolution
Late 1990s
- Introduction of Genetically-modified organisms (GMOs)
Early 2000s
- Bacillus thuringiensis corn (Bt corn)
- Round up Ready corn (RR corn)
Late 2000s
- Bacillus thuringiensis eggplant (Bt eggplant)
- Golden Rice / Vitamin A Rice
10. Currently, there are sixty-seven (67) GMO crops approved for food, feed
or for processing.
Eight (8) of these are regulated GM corn varieties approved for
propagation, while approved for direct importation are 59 GM crops
including soybean, corn, potato, cotton, alfalfa, canola and sugar beet.
Aside from these, 13 GMOs are approved for field testing.
11. Philippine Policies in Relation to GMOs
1990 – Executive Order 430 (EO 430):
-- Created the National Committee on Biosafety of the Philippines (NCBP)
1991 – First Edition of the Philippine Biosafety Guidelines (PBG)
2002 – Department of Agriculture- Administrative Order 8 (DAO 8)
-- appoints its Bureau of Plant Industry (DA-BPI) to regulate field trials
and propagation and commercial release of GMOs
2006 – Executive Order 514 (EO 514): National Biosafety Framework
2010 – Republic Act 10068 or the Organic Agriculture Act
2013 – Republic Act 10611 or the Food Safety Act
Relevant Laws
12. Related Issues
No GMO Labeling Law.
Regulatory agencies as clearing houses.
No mechanisms to assess the safety of these GMOs on the environment and
on human and animal health.
Government agencies are clueless as to their particular role in the assessment and regulation of GMOs
Enforcement of liberalized agriculture, thereby opening the agriculture sector for market-oriented and
corporation-controlled systems and mechanisms
13. Filipino Farmers’ Experience in a Decade with GM Corn
2013 Study by IBON Foundation and MASIPAG
on the Socio-Economic Impacts of GM corn
Results:
Sales agents of biotech companies, with the facilitation by
personnel of municipal agriculture offices, play a big role
in the introduction and continued market of the GM corn
crops. Likewise, big corporations and financier-traders are
at the helm of the whole production and trading process.
Farmers were NOT given adequate information as to the
possible ill-effects of the GM crop.
14. Farmers are in huge debt to financier-traders because planting GM corn has resulted to
a negative income.
Farmers lose their lands and traditional seeds due to indebtedness to traders and
financiers.
Impact on the environment includes
1) loss of biodiversity
2) emergence of super pests and weeds
3) wide-scale infestation of a plant disease
4) soil infertility
5) increasing soil erosion and landslides.
15. Increased incidence of food insecurity due to biodiversity loss and lower
income
Effects on health
- stomach pains and diarrhea
- shortness of breath, chest pains and coughing
- itching and yellowing of skin, skin allergies
- numbing of lips and tongue after eating GM corn.
- increased incidence of asthma attacks among children
- traces of the Bt toxin (Cry1Ac) in the blood serum
16. Upholding Right to Food: People’s Actions
Campaigns and Advocacy
Raising the awareness and increasing the capacity of farmers
and the general public
- Farmers’ rights
- Current and emerging issues related to GMOs
Lobbying at the local and national levels
- Have resulted in eight (8) provinces or towns with local
legislations that ban GMOs
Protest actions
17. Promotion and Use of Sustainable Agriculture
and Community-based Appropriate Technologies
Diversified and Integrated Farming System (DIFS)
System of Rice Intensification (SRI)
Appropriate Technologies
(Water catchment, micro-irrigation, micro-hydro energy
for post-harvest facilities, multi-grain dryer and mills)
18. Among Indigenous Peoples
Strengthening or revitalization of Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices (IKSP)
and Customary Laws in natural resource management
System of mutual help among kin and community-members,
(sawit of the Erumanen ne Menuvu, and the ub-ubbo and innabuyog
of the Igorot)
Reducing wastage (ayyew of the Igorot and kulipog of the Erumanen)
Community seed banks
Lampisa water management system
Holok natural pest management system
Integration of IKSPs in non-formal, indigenous community schools
19. Use of Legal Remedies
Writ of Kalikasan and Temporary Environmental Protection Order
Writ of Continuing Mandamus
Militant Actions
Uprooting of Bt Corn in Tampakan, South Cotabato in 2002
Uprooting of Golden Rice in Bicol in 2013
20. Conclusions, Challenges and Ways Forward
Is GMO the way to go? The answer is NO!
The experience of Filipino farmers and other sectors has shown that:
1) GMOs pose serious health risks to humans and animals and endanger the
environment.
2) They are not safe for food or feed
3) They did not help in increasing productivity and income of farmers.
Clearly, GMOs are not the way to go if we want to achieve food security.
21. What now?
We continually call on the Philippine government to:
1) Terminate all GMO field tests and recall GM seeds or
products in the market;
2) Fulfill the people’s right to information. Inform the
public, especially the farmers, on the effects of GMOs
for them to have an informed decision. Enact policies
that will compel corporations to label seeds and
products containing GMOs.
3) Review government processes and guidelines on
regulation and monitoring of GMOs in the country.
4) Promote Sustainable Agriculture and farmer-led
breeding to ensure food for farmers, improve their
livelihood and reclaim their control over seeds and
technology.
22. What next?
Lobby for the enactment of the GMO Labelling bill and the
GMO-free Agriculture Bill
Farmers should continually strengthen their ranks and build
their capacities to struggle for genuine agrarian reform and
assert their rights to food, land and resources.
Support organizations of scientists, professionals and
advocates should sustain campaigns against GMOs and
back farmer-led technology improvements that will help in
addressing food security concerns of the people.