DAVAO CITY—Tests of genetically modified organisms (GMO) would be allowed in the city only on condition these are done in a “strictly confined environment.” Read the rest of this entry »
Execs restrict tests of genetic ‘talong’ in Davao
November 6, 2011
What’s the latest on genetically modified foods and artificial sweeteners?
October 4, 2011
These two health topics are among the most controversial and emotional health issues today. Many groups have openly come out against planting and eating genetically modified foods. Likewise, there continues to be fear among many people that using artificial sweeteners can produce all kinds of medical problems, including cancer. Read the rest of this entry »
Farmers worry that patent issue forbids them to store seeds for next planting
September 4, 2011
GRANTING that golden rice is safe and farmers become willing to plant it, there is a commercial issue that worries them. That is because the creators and proponents, which refers to themselves as a humanitarian organization, have entered into a contract with an international commercial biotechnology corporation. Read the rest of this entry »
PhilRice’s Biotechnology head explains why Golden Rice poses no Vitamin A toxicity risk
September 4, 2011
AFTER lawmakers, farmers and consumers bombarded the golden rice project with criticisms during a roundtable discussion at the House of Representatives, a Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) official clarified the safety issues raised against the genetically modified rice variety. Read the rest of this entry »
Congress panel probing into health threats of another GMO, BT eggplant
September 4, 2011
THE Congressional Committee on Agriculture and Food is investigating in aid of legislation the field test of BT eggplant, a genetically modified vegetable reportedly causing health risks and allegedly intended for commercial release in the country this year. Read the rest of this entry »
We must be less Ideological and more scientific
September 4, 2011
GOLDEN rice (or Golden Rice with G and R in capitals, as the global Golden Rice Humanitarian Board, which is the proponent of the Golden Rice Project, prefers to have it written) could be the solution to one of the world’s most serious malnutrition problems: VAD. Vitamin A deficiency. Read the rest of this entry »
Lawmakers, farmers, consumers question safety of Golden Rice
September 4, 2011
IS golden rice safe?
Lawmakers share the fears of consumer groups, farmers and some scientists that this genetically modified rice variety poses serious heath risks. In a round table last August 23 at the House of Representatives, legislators, farmers and consumers raised safety issues before biotechnology experts from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), Department of Science and Technology’s Biosafety Committee, and Bureau of Plant and Industry (BPI). Read the rest of this entry »
Battleground sizzles over GM crops
August 17, 2011
THE battleground for a protracted war heats up as Department of Agriculture (DA) stood firm in its decision to allow science-based assessment and experiments of any genetically modified (GM) crop in the country despite vehement opposition by environmental groups—particularly Greenpeace. Read the rest of this entry »
DENR exec pushes for genetically modified organisms in food production
July 20, 2011
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines—Biotechnology, including genetically modified organisms, could help ensure food security for the country, according to the head of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (DENR-ERDB). Read the rest of this entry »
Biotech crops shrinking global pesticide mart
June 12, 2011
LOS BAÑOS, Laguna ,Philippines – The global crop protection market is shrinking.
This can be attributed to, among other things, the “biotechnology revolution” sweeping the international agriculture sector. Read the rest of this entry »
