My opinions and musings about many things to get them out of my head and into writing
What is Hapening to Philippine Agriculture?
The Philippines should be sufficient agriculturally. It’s a nation of rich volcanic soil, abundant rainfall, and a tropical climate that should make growing food easy. Yet, the country’s farm and fishery sector is in a state of persistent crisis. It is a paradox that defines a core national problem. A large part of this challenge…
Food Security is National Security
For generations, the concept of national security conjured images of tanks, battleships, and soldiers. It was a measure of military strength and border defenses. Today, a new, more urgent measure of security is emerging. It is not found in missile silos. It is found in grain silos. Food security—the stable, reliable access to sufficient, safe,…
JAMES LIM ESCALANTE 