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.

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Organic Farming: Feeding the World Without Destroying It

Organic Farming: Feeding the World Without Destroying It

ECONOMIC RIGHTS by Elijah Macaspac Organic farming helps mitigate climate change and play a huge part in environmental protection. Through the years, conventional farming has contributed to the degradation of the environment. The abundance of the food produced through...

The Organic Backyard of an Elderly Farmer

The Organic Backyard of an Elderly Farmer

ECONOMIC RIGHTS by Elijah Macaspac ​“In five years, I see myself teaching my family and kids about organic farming. In five years, all I will see in our neighborhood are green trees, indicators that we are taking care of the environment. In five years, we will not be...

Agri-Credit Interventions as a Lifeline for Filipino Farmers

Agri-Credit Interventions as a Lifeline for Filipino Farmers

ECONOMIC RIGHTS by Elijah Macaspac As Filipino farmers face worrisome challenges, agri-credit interventions can be a source of lifeline for them. Farmers have been greatly affected by the downturn of their businesses due to several economic losses. They find it...

Farmers feed the country – it’s about time we listen to them

Farmers feed the country – it’s about time we listen to them

ECONOMIC RIGHTS By Elijah Macaspac The 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...

A Sustainable Future through Organic Farming

A Sustainable Future through Organic Farming

ECONOMIC RIGHTS by Elijah MacaspacAmidst the wearying economic conditions, and worsening impacts of climate change, the elderly farmers in Mawab, Davao de Oro cultivate a sustainable future through organic banana farming. Building a sustainable future means meeting...

Agricultural Financing: A Land Bank Case Study

Agricultural Financing: A Land Bank Case Study

ECONOMIC RIGHTS Agriculture finance empowers farmers to improve their productivity and income while supporting them to contribute to economic growth and poverty reduction in the country. The Agri-Agra Reform Act, or RA 1000, institutionalizes a more responsive...

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