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2009-08-05 | permalink
Civil society group urge to keep GMO ban on Negros Occidental (Philippines)
Civil society and the Negros Island Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development yesterday said they will continue to push for a continued implementation of the provincial government ban on genetically modified organisms in Negros Occidental. The transitory period has lapsed, it should not be extended, said Ramon Uy, president of the Negros Organic Retailers and Producers Association. Rommel Ledesma of NISARD said the primary purpose of the ordinance is to ensure Negros’ becoming the organic island of the country.
- The Visayan Daily Star, Philippines: Civil society group replies to GMO ban issues raised
- The Visayan Daily Star, Philippines: Provincial GMO ban in ’strategic stalemate’
- The Visayan Daily Star, Philippines: Disagreement at SP hearing on GMO ban triggers walkout
- The Visayan Daily Star, Philippines: Muslim leader: Avoid GM food
- The News Today, Philippines: Farmers group urge SP: Don’t back down
- The Daily Inquirer, Philippines: Groups want labeling of GMO food products
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2009-08-05 | permalink
Civil society group urge to keep GMO ban on Negros Occidental (Philippines)
Civil society and the Negros Island Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development yesterday said they will continue to push for a continued implementation of the provincial government ban on genetically modified organisms in Negros Occidental. The transitory period has lapsed, it should not be extended, said Ramon Uy, president of the Negros Organic Retailers and Producers Association. Rommel Ledesma of NISARD said the primary purpose of the ordinance is to ensure Negros’ becoming the organic island of the country.
- The Visayan Daily Star, Philippines: Civil society group replies to GMO ban issues raised
- The Visayan Daily Star, Philippines: Provincial GMO ban in ’strategic stalemate’
- The Visayan Daily Star, Philippines: Disagreement at SP hearing on GMO ban triggers walkout
- The Visayan Daily Star, Philippines: Muslim leader: Avoid GM food
- The News Today, Philippines: Farmers group urge SP: Don’t back down
- The Daily Inquirer, Philippines: Groups want labeling of GMO food products
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