Rappler's latest stories on hunger in the Philippines
Duterte creates task force to address hunger, food nutrition
The Inter-Agency Task Force on Zero Hunger will create a 'National Food Policy' that will outline the government's priorities and map efforts to achieve zero hunger
The long wait to 'Zero Hunger'
To date, the Philippines has no comprehensive law directly addressing food insecurity and hunger. Where is the Zero Hunger Bill?
Fast Facts: What has the government done to alleviate malnutrition?
The Philippine government has shown a history of focused policy, but scattershot implementation
Hunger up in Metro Manila, Mindanao in Q2 2018 – SWS
In contrast, hunger in Balance Luzon and the Visayas went down in the 2nd quarter of 2018, according to a Social Weather Stations survey
Millennial heroes: stories of service
Sometimes we’re guilty of living inside bubbles. Minding our own problems can seem enough of a cross to carry. But we need to take several steps back to realize that the universe is bigger than us. The following millennials have made it their mission to help others. What can you do to make your stay in this world worthwhile?
Solving hunger: Why it’s important for millennials to help out
Hunger stunts the potential of the youth. How does it worsen existing problems in the country?
Combating malnutrition: The key to the Philippines’ long-term success
Members of the private sector and the government need to invest in nutrition to secure a better future for the next generation
SWS: 3.1 million Filipino families suffer from hunger in Q4 2016
The latest figure is higher than the 3rd quarter s estimated 2 4 million families
1 in 3 Filipino kids still malnourished, stunted – study
The study also notes that 20 of kids under 5 years old die due to poor health services
Cebu debate: Education, health on agenda, but not discussed
Presidential candidates were able to tackle a few issues during the debate but they weren t asked about two key matters supposedly on the agenda
What causes food insecurity in the PH's poorest provinces?
Families in the Philippines poorest provinces cite inadequate income and lack of a job as reasons why they experience hunger
SWS: More Filipino families suffer from hunger in Q3 2015
The latest Social Weather Stations survey results stated 15 7 of total respondents experienced involuntary hunger from July until September with highest prevalence in Mindanao
#TheLeaderIWant: Committed to zero hunger and good governance
Aspiring leaders should be critically examined for their commitment to end poverty and hunger among their constituents says the National Food Coalition
Zero Hunger: Holding gov't responsible
A lawmaker says the lack of guarantee to right to food in the 1987 Philippine Constitution should be changed to push for accountability
'Lahat Dapat': No child should be left malnourished
Malnutrition and hunger among Filipinos – especially children – should be the centerpiece of electoral campaigns for 2016
Group urges gov't to act on food insecurity amid economic 'growth'
The Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development says growth should not exclude those suffering from hunger and poverty
What hunger, nutrition issues should 2016 candidates tackle?
The 2016 elections agenda should also cover issues related to the problem of malnutrition and hunger in the Philippines
Hunger lowest in 10 years – SWS
Survey shows there were about 2 8 million families who experienced hunger from April to June
Can an early warning system help end hunger?
The EWS FNS is a food security information system that can empower communities to immediately identify hunger and malnutrition problems in their areas
What happens when we end hunger and malnutrition
The world’s most solvable problem can affect even a country’s economy
Women and organic farming: Ending hunger one garden at a time
Women have a big role in ending hunger not just in their families but also in the community
Tondo's Katuparan: Fulfilling malnourished children's dreams
Ending malnutrition among children is key to finally fulfilling the dreams their parents never realized
Saving Sitio Pintor's hungry children
How can a community with not too many opportunities save its hungry children? Good Neighbors International Philippines is doing its share
How is gov't managing school feeding program?
The Department of Education should reexamine the daily feeding budget currently at P16 per beneficiary
Voices from the ground: How to overcome hunger?
One main goal of any intervention is to know and support the solidarity within communities recognizing that they are also active members in their own rights beyond being beneficiaries
Tap cash transfer to feed more public school kids – Recto
Senate Pro Tempore Ralph Recto questions why the DSWD s conditional cash transfer program is increasing overhead costs and not for its feeding program
#HungerProject: Collaboration key to ending hunger in the PH
Though hunger has generally declined in the Philippines it is still considered a serious problem But what can be done today to end hunger tomorrow?
More work needed to reduce hunger, admits Palace
An SWS survey shows hunger levels increased in December 2011
