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In clash of pigs, jobs, and pesos, rivers, bays, turn dirty, decay, die
PORK, BEEF, or chicken? If you’re a Filipino, chances are you often have a hard time choosing among the three. Indeed, in the last several decades, Filipinos have become more and…
By Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism Pcij·August 30, 2019
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Majayjay mounts slow, failing battle vs. sludge from hog farms
IN APRIL 2018, the Sangguniang Bayan of the small town of Majayjay in Laguna took action against indiscriminate dumping of waste into its rivers. This formed part of its moves to…
By Robert Ja Basilio Jr·August 30, 2019
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Pa-iwi system spreads
THREE years ago, Maida de los Santos (not her real name) got the shock of her life. The hog-raiser was told she could no longer afford to get feeds on credit. This was because her…
By Robert Ja Basilio Jr·August 30, 2019
