Its been a while for this thread here on our Local Board. Nakita ko yung post ni crwth sa kabilang thread ko sa services, although hindi ko masyadong binasa lahat pero I know na may binabalak na naman sya 🤣 Just for you to know guys, I also want you to support him kung ano man ang mailatag nya upang makatulong sa kapwa natin, I'm just a student I lack some things and knowledge pero isa lang ang alam ko, at ito ay ang tumulong.
Papalapit na ang pasko, sana'y maging maligaya ang lahat. Tulad nga ng sinabi nya, malaking bagay ang pagkakataong kumita ng pera dito sa forum. Kung kaya naman nais kong buhayin ang ating munting pagiipon kahit konti para sa pasko.
(Start Siguro Ako After ng Loan Ko 😊)
Hey there guys, bumping this thread. I just had a sudden realization on how lucky we are knowledgeable in some ways to discover this forum and to make money from it. It's a blessing to have, and I'm thankful for it.
So let's talk about a
real problem that is currently happening for years now in the Philippines. Probably there are a lot of people who have seen this issue or may have done something, and I think it's time we could make a difference in some way. Christmas time is fast approaching, and I'm suggesting this to help the fellow Filipinos who need urgent help.
Let's talk about first what
Rice Tariffication and what it has done to the Philippines
The Rice Tariffication Law titled “An Act liberalizing the importation, exportation, and trading of rice, lifting for the purpose the quantitative import restriction on rice, and for other purposes”
Basically, it's for the Philippines to comply with the international commitment with WTO (World Trade Organization) and target the possible problems that could happen in the future (Rice Shortage, Expensive Rice, etc.)
[1]Positive effects of this Law are- Lower Price for Consumers
- Addressing the Rice Shortage
- Lower inflation Rates
- Supporting Rice farmers (they could export it to the world market, more possible consumers from another country)
This Negative Effect is what I want everyone to focus on, as the Bitcointalk Community, and evaluate what we could do. - No Assurance / Safety net for Filipino Farmers
- More importation
There are more to this list, and it's all in this
article So knowing some part of it, what's the Big Problem that we are talking about?- The possible Over Supply could negatively impact the Local Farmers and it has [2]
- Farmers are getting poorer and poorer
As a Bitcointalk Member and being a concerned citizen of the Earth. We wouldn't want other people to suffer. What could we do?
There are a couple of things to support the Filipino Farmers[3]- Buy Locally (Wet markets, Online Markets that sell local products, etc.)
- Don't be a cheapskate when buying (Practice fair trade)
- Support Restaurants that use locally grown produce
- Volunteer or Donate
I think the last part is the most applicable right now for us and how we could use the funds that we have collected. (Thank you to those who donated)
There are a couple of organizations that could accept donations towards improving the quality of life of the Filipino Farmers.[3]- MASIPAG (Magsasaka at Siyentipuko para sa Pag-unlad ng Agrikultura)
- PAKISAMA (Pambansang Kilusan Ng Mga Samahang Magsasaka),
- https://www.cropital.com/
With all listed above, I could try to contact them on how the process would go and how it could help the farmers.
Let me know guys if you agree with this. I hope everyone would agree and feel free to suggest that could help
References[1] -
The Philippine Rice Tariffication Law: Implications and Issues by Annette M. Tobias[2] -
Pangilinan: Farmers worse off after signing of rice tariffication law by Dharel Placido[3] -
This Is How We Can Help Our Local Farmers! by Bea Faicol