Philippines' DA won't Impose GMO Ban
October 19, 2007| |
The Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) announced that it will stand by its policy to promote the safe use of modern biotechnology and rejected the call of Provincial Governor Joseph Maranon to ban genetically modified crops in the province of Negros Occidental. Governor Maranon aims to promote the province as an organic-food island. DA undersecretary Bernie G. Fondevilla said that the department would not impose any GMO ban, as it will contradict the national policy issued by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on 2001, which states that the Philippines "promotes the safe and responsible use of modern biotechnology as one of several means to achieve and sustain food security, equitable access to health services, sustainable and safe environment, and industry development." The DA however pointed out that they respect the decision to establish the province as an organic food island. Fondevilla said that they are also promoting organic agriculture through compliance with organic standards and accreditation systems.
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