San Carlos Bishop Weighs in vs Proposed GMO Ordinance in Negros Occidental

San Carlos bishop weighs in vs proposed GMO ordinance in Negros Occidental

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – San Carlos City, Negros Occidental Bishop Gerardo Alminaza on Tuesday, September 16, weighed in as he joined groups opposed to a proposed ordinance that would end Negros Occidental’s 18-year ban on genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Alminaza spoke after the provincial government posted on its social media page a manifesto of support from six livestock and poultry groups backing GMO entry, citing cheaper anima…

Over 50 international groups back opposition to GMO entry in Negros

More than 50 international organic organizations have expressed solidarity with the GMO-Free Negros Coalition in its campaign against the proposed Negros Occidental GMO Regulatory Ordinance. Edgardo Uychiat, a World Board member of IFOAM Organics International, disclosed the support during the ongoing 8th Organic Asia Congress in Ninh Binh Province, Vietnam, which runs from Sept. 17 […]

Livestock, poultry raisers plant support behind GMO ordinance

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Livestock and poultry raisers have endorsed the passage of the proposed Negros Occidental GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms) regulatory ordinance, which they said offers a balanced and practical solution to challenges in animal production and business viability.… The post Livestock, poultry raisers plant support behind GMO ordinance appeared first on Visayan Daily Star.