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Food crisis in C. Visayas to be discussed in forum

Cebu Daily News

Posted date: June 24, 2008


The People’s Globalization Awareness Initiative Network (PGAIN), Inc. and the University of Cebu (UC) Political Science Society will conduct a panel discussion on global food crisis dubbed “Gigutom Ka?”

The event will be held on June 28, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the audio-visual room of UC Main campus.

The panelists are Ricardo Oblena, executive director of the Department of Agriculture in Central Visayas; lawyer Danilo Bonabon, executive director of the National Food Authority in Central Visayas; Estrella Flores-Catarata, Central Visayas Farmers Development Center, Inc. executive director; and Adrian Boyett Agbon, UC Economics Professor.

Each of them will explain the following topics: food situation (supply and price) in the Philippines and Central Visayas; food production in the country and the region; highlights on the world food situation; global, national and regional policies which affect food situation and production; and alternatives and recommendations to address the food crisis.

An open forum will follow.

The public is invited to participate in this informative undertaking. Registration is free.

For inquiries, please contact Emily at 09064804613 or e-mail to peoples_gain@yahoo.com.ph.

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