Economic Rights
IDEALS provides development legal assistance to farmers and agrarian reform beneficiaries. We see that issues confronting the rural sector and the Philippine trade are inextricably linked, thus, our Economic Rights Programme have focused on projects related to international trade, land rights, and inclusive business. We form part of a wide movement to ensure that local business models promote human rights, accountability, and gender equality.
Stories
Fair Finance Philippines engages in a multistakeholder dialogue on Multilateral Climate Funding Facilities in the Philippines
ECONOMIC RIGHTS by Tiffany Angela PostreroQuezon City, Philippines – In a groundbreaking event held at The B Hotel last January 24, 2024, The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities with Oxfam Pilipinas presented the impacts of projects supported by the Green...
GRAISEA Project — the 5-Year-Long Journey to Inclusion
ECONOMIC RIGHTS By Elijah MacaspacAfter five years of championing human rights and equal opportunities in the Philippine agricultural sector, the GRAISEA 2 project caps off with paved roads to inclusion. The Gender Transformative and Responsible Agribusiness...
Davao farmers transforms community through a certification in organic farming
ECONOMIC RIGHTS By Elijah MacaspacNUVIARCO farmers earn a Japanese Agricultural Standards (JAS) certification for their cardava bananas.Banana farmers in Mawab, Davao de Oro used to earn as little as three pesos (Php 3.00) per kilo for their crops. In order to make...
Farmers feed the country – it’s about time we listen to them
ECONOMIC RIGHTS By Elijah MacaspacThe Philippines is one of the top exporters of bananas in the world, but still, most banana growers belong to the poorest and most disadvantaged groups of our society. Through inclusive collaborations among stakeholders, policies and...
Gardening for Change: Promoting backyard gardening for food security
ECONOMIC RIGHTS By Elijah Macaspac During the COVID-19 lockdown, a new wave of Filipino gardeners emerged. Many turned to this new hobby to utilize downtime at home, deal with the stress of the pandemic, and provide physical exercise. Moreover, the vegetable gardens...
‘Kaagapay sa Hanapbuhay’ gathers farming communities from Luzon and Mindanao to improve food security and resilience
ECONOMIC RIGHTS By Elijah MacaspacAgriculture is the main driving force of the economy in rural areas where most Filipinos live. As farming is deeply ingrained in Filipino culture, growing healthier crops with higher revenue can inspire a call for unity. Last May 3 to...
Videos
FIRM: How iAFFORD Cards secure futures of displaced people in Marawi
The Financial Inclusion for Recovery of Marawi (FIRM) Project is a targeted cash transfer project to 10,000 vulnerable internally displaced persons affected by the Marawi Conflict. We aim to restore livelihoods, rebuild lives, and secure futures.
Destiny of Debts: The struggle of banana farmers in the Philippines
Tens of thousands of farmers in the Philippines are working in the banana industry.