The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financial assistance and support to farmers and fishermen to boost the local food production sector in the Philippines and avoid food shortages.

The Hapag-Asa official also hopes that the next DAR leader will prioritize and strengthen the local food production to provide sufficient food supply in the country.

Earlier, His Holiness Pope Francis has called on world leaders to give priority to workers in the agricultural sector.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also called on the government to help farmers and fishermen to ensure that during the pandemic period, there is an adequate food supply in the country.

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

The HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program encouraged every Filipino to patronize local agricultural products to help improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen.

This is the call of Dennis Destacamento, Program officer of HAPAG-ASA as the nation celebrates the month of May as National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month.

Destacamento express his gratitude to all farmers and fishermen for continuing to provide nutritious food to the people.

““Mula sa HAPAG-ASA ng Assisi Development Foundation Incorporated, lubos po ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng magsasaka at mangngisda sa ating bansa na patuloy na nagsusumikap upang mabigyang tayo ng sapat na lakas at masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw,” pahayag ni Destacamento sa Radio Veritas,” Destacamento told Radio Veritas.

The official assured continued support to the children of farmers and fishermen who are part of their projects in various provinces in the country.

According to the 2021 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the poverty incidence experienced by farmers will reach 30 percent while it is 30.6 percent among fishermen.

The theme of National Farmers and Fisherfolks Month is “Filipino Farmers and Fishermen, Salute the Whole Nation to Your Strength, Endurance and Strength.”

HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program is a Catholic response to the malnutrition situation among children in the country. It was launched in July 2005 by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., then headed by Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales in partnership with 13 other Bishops, Assisi Development Foundation, Feed the Children Philippines, and recently Feed My Starving Children, Risen Savior Missions, CBCP-NASSA Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Episcopal Commission on Health Care. (By Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

Hapag-Asa, an integrated nutrition program initiated by Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation, Inc., expresses its readiness to face the fear brought about by the threat of food shortage in the country.

In a Radio Veritas news report, Florinda Lacanlalay, Hapag-Asa Integrated Nutrition Program consultant announced that they will continue to provide adequate nutrition and food to children and adults amidst looming food crisis.

According to the statement released by William Dar, secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAR), the Philippines and the whole world may continue to experience a ‘food crisis’ because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high price of petroleum products and the continuous war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We have to step-up, kailangan ‘yung aming feeding program for instance ‘yung Hapag-Asa should be able to provide some foods, so kailangan – we are also preparing for that at yung isang dapat tingnan na how can we be of help to our countrymen should there be a food crisis,” Lacanlalay said.

Lacanlalay also suggested to the people to plant in their backyards to be prepared for any food crisis.

She also urged the government to provide financi