AsiaDHRRA co-organizes 2017 KLMPE in PH
Mandaluyong City, Philippines – AsiaDHRRA co-organized the 2017 Knowledge Learning Market and Policy Engagement (KLMPE) with the theme: “Moving towards Inclusive Rural Transformation” held on 27 – 28 November 2017 at ADB Headquarters. This annual event was co-organized among development partners—IFAD and ADB, the Department of Agrarian Reform, and civil society/farmers groups including Pambansang Kilusan […]
AsiaDHRRA holds back-to-back Farmer-to-Farmer Exchange Visits
Quezon City, Philippines – AsiaDHRRA convened back-to-back Farmer-to-Farmer Exchange Learning Visit on Livestock and Rice Production, and Honey Products social enterprises. The visits were held on 26 – 02 December 2017 in Batangas, Metro Manila, Camarines Sur, Laguna, Cebu, and, Cavite. This learning visit was participated by over 30 farmer leaders, and, DHRRA representatives from […]
AsiaDHRRA joins Lawaan Farmers-Fishers Development Association Project Launching
Eastern Samar, Philippines – AsiaDHRRA’s Program Manager Cezar Belangel participated as a guest speaker in the project launching of the Lawaan Farmers-Fishers Development Association held on 19 November 2017 in the Municipality of Lawaan, Eastern Samar. Other guests include Lawaan Mayor Florencio Almeda, Chair of the Committee on Agriculture of the Sanguniang Bayan, farmer leaders […]
AsiaDHRRA, AFA participate in the AgriCord General Assembly 2017
Brussels, Belgium – AsiaDHRRA’s Secretary General Ms. Marlene D. Ramirez and AFA’s Chairperson Mr. Lyam Darji participated in the AgriCord General Assembly held on 15 – 17 November 2017 at AgriCord Headquarters in Brussels. Representatives of other memebr agri-agencies member and their respective strategic-FO partners attended the annual event. The discussion focused on the relevance […]
AsiaDHRRA co-organizes 2017 ASEAN Civil Society Conference—ASEAN Peoples’ Forum 2017
Quezon City, Philippines – AsiaDHRRA co-organized the 2017 ASEAN Civil Society Conference/ ASEAN Peoples’ Forum, with the theme: “Beyond Boundaries: Strengthening Peoples’ Solidarities for a Just, Equitable, and Humane Southeast Asia,” held on 10 – 13 November 2017 at the University of the Philippines Diliman. It was attended by various civil society organizations and people’s […]
AsiaDHRRA joins on the 10th National Coffee Summit
Davao City, Philippines – AsiaDHRRA, represented by its Program Manager Florante Jesus Villas, joined the 10th National Coffee Summit with the theme: “Bridging the Gap to Quality.” Held on 24 – 25 October 2017 at SMX Convention Center Davao, the event was attended by various coffee producers and farmers, civil society organizations, farmers’ organizations, and […]
AsiaDHRRA holds Farmer-to-Farmer Exchange on Dairy Research and Enterprises in PH
Quezon City, Philippines – AsiaDHRRA hosted a Farmer-to-Farmer Exchange Learning Visit on Carabao Research and Support Institutions, and Related Enterprises held on 23 – 29 October 2017 in Laguna and Nueva Ecija, Philippines. Six farmer leaders from Lao Cai Farmers Union of Vietnam (LCFU) participated in the learning visit. The participants visited the DVF Dairy […]
AsiaDHRRA at the CSM-CFS Meetings
Rome, Italy – AsiaDHRRA, represented by its Secretary General Ms. Marlene D. Ramirez, together with other members of the Civil Society Mechanism (CSM) in conjunction with the 44th World Committee on Food Security (CFS) meeting held on 07 – 08 October 2017 at FAO Headquarters. The CSM process is the largest international space for civil […]
AsiaDHRRA co-organizes the 6th ASEAN RDPE PPP Forum
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – AsiaDHRRA co-organized the 6th ASEAN Public Private People Forum on Rural Development and Poverty Eradication held on 05 October 2017. This year’s theme focused on “Rural Transformation: Enhancing Human Capital towards a Resilient Rural Community.” It was attended by representatives from ASEAN Member States, private sectors, development partners, civil society groups, […]
AsiaDHRRA at the 14th ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Rural Development and Poverty Eradication
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – AsiaDHRRA’s Secretary General, Ms. Marlene D. Ramirez, together with Elaine Tan of ASEAN Foundation, participated in the 14th ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Rural Development and Poverty Eradication (SOMRDPE) held on 02 – 03 October 2017. Ms. Ramirez presented before the Senior RDPE Official of ASEAN Member States the milestones and […]
AsiaDHRRA holds Farmer-to-Farmer Exchange Visit on Coco Sugar
Quezon City, Philippines – AsiaDHRRA hosted a Farmer-to-Farmer Exchange: Learning Visit on Coco-Sugar Social Enterprises for select farmer leaders from An Giang Farmers Union (AGFU) of Vietnam. It was conducted on 24 – 30 September 2017 in the Philippines. The participants visited various coco sugar cooperatives and enterprises including Healthy Sweets Mindanao Corporation in Panabo […]
AsiaDHRRA presents at the ASEAN Co-operative Development Meeting
Manila, Philippines – AsiaDHRRA, represented by its Secretary General Marlene D. Ramirez, participated in the ASEAN Co-operative Development Meeting for stakeholders from the ASEAN member states. Ms. Ramirez presented the highlights of the organization’s efforts towards reporting and monitoring the expectations and progress of the goals. The meeting, held on 6-7 September 2017 at the […]
AsiaDHRRA, Bina Desa host South-South Learning Exchange Visit
Jakarta and Bandung, Indonesia –AsiaDHHRA in partnership with Bina Desa (InDHRRA) conducted aSouth-South Learning Exchange (SSLE) Visit, with a theme: “Empowering Rural People’s Organizations through Social Enterprise” on 23-29 August 2017 in Jakarta and Bandung, Indonesia. A total of 46 leaders of rural people’s organizations and representatives of national DHRRAs in 8 Asean Countries participated […]
AsiaDHRRA meets with Taiwan ICDF
Taipei, Taiwan – AsiaDHRRA representatives headed by its Chairperson, Ms. Dwi Astuti, met with Dr. Lee Pai-po, Deputy Secretary General of the Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund (ICDF) on 17 August 2017 at the ICDF Headquarters. The meeting focused on possible joint cooperation especially on post-disaster response initiatives in Southeast Asia, and capacity building […]
AsiaDHRRA, NPUST Meeting: A Dialogue towards Cooperation
Pingtung, Taiwan – AsiaDHRRA Executive Committee and Secretariat met with the new President and some officials of the National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST) on 16 August 2017. The meeting aimed at discussing concrete partnership actions in lieu of its renewed Memorandum of Understanding 2016-2020 signed during the 2016 General Assembly of AsiaDHRRA. […]
AsiaDHRRA participates in the Forum on Strengthening Partnerships for Smallholder Agriculture and Rural Development
Phnom Penh, Cambodia – AsiaDHRRA, represented by Marlene D. Ramirez and Mags Catindig, participated in the Forum on Strengthening Partnerships for Smallholder Agriculture and Rural Development in Cambodia held on 10 August 2017. The forum was co-organized by DHRRA Working Partners in Cambodia: FliFly and FNN; and, attended by representatives of local NGOs, farmers’ organizations, […]
AsiaDHRRA joins ACSC/APF in celebrating ASEAN’s 50th Anniversary
Manila, Philippines – AsiaDHRRA, as a member of the National Organizing Committee (NOC) of ASEAN Civil Society Conference/ASEAN Peoples Forum (ACSF/APF), participated in a mobilization with a theme, “Celebrating People’s Struggles towards Alternative Regionalism” on 7 August 2017 in Ermita, Manila. The said event was organized to make peoples’ voices heard and to assert the […]
AsiaDHRRA participates in the NAPC Consultation on Philippines’ Food Security Framework
Quezon City, Philippines – AsiaDHRRA, represented by Marlene D. Ramirez, Mags Catindig, and Florante Villas, participated in the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) consultation on food security framework on 31 July 2017 at MWSS-LWUA Complex, Katipunan Ave, Quezon City. The event was also attended by the representatives from civil society organizations (CSOs) and people’s organization, NAPC […]
MARCCO organize the 2017 Calamansi Producers Congress
Oriental Mindoro, Philippines – Matulatula Agrarian Reform Community Cooperative (MARCCO) convened the 2017 Calamansi Producers Congress on 28 July 2017 in Oriental Mindoro. It was attended by representatives from government agencies, the private sector, civil society organizations, and local farmers’ organizations. The event was made possible with support by AsiaDHRRA. The congress served as venue […]
AgriCord, AsiaDHRRA participate in the AFOSP-MTCP2 Sub-Regional Steering Committee Meeting
Yogyakarta, Indonesia – AsiaDHRRA Secretary General Marlene D. Ramirez and AgriCord Program Manager Noël Monteyne joined the representatives from people’s organizations that convened in Yogyakarta for the ASEAN Farmers’ Organizations Support Program (AFOSP)-Medium Term Cooperation Programme phase II (MTCP2) Southeast Asia + China Sub-Regional Steering Committee Meeting on 23-26 July 2017. The 5-day event served […]
Agri-agencies in PH conduct Planning–Workshop
Quezon City, Philippines – AsiaDHRRA hosted the AgriCord PH Synergy Planning-Workshop on 13-14 July 2017 at AsiaDHRRA Headquarters. It was attended by representatives of agri-agencies in the Philippines including, Agriterra, CSA, Trias, and, We Effect. PhilDHRRA, as national agri-agency member of AsiaDHRRA also participated in the activity. The planning-workshop aimed to craft the medium-term action […]
AsiaDHRRA participates in the ASEAN 2017 MSME Development Summit
Pasay City, Philippines – AsiaDHRRA, represented by its Program Manager Cezar Belangel, participated in the ASEAN 2017 Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development Summit held on 14 July 2017 at the Philippine International Convention Center. The event brought together MSMEs owners, government agencies, civil society groups, and, other stakeholders from ASEAN Member States. The […]
AsiaDHRRA joins the EU Partnership Forum 2017
Brussels, Belgium – AsiaDHRRA’s Secretary General Marlene Ramirez and Program Manager Mags Catindig, together with Mr. Pan Sopheap, Executive Director of Farmers and Nature Net, joined the European Union (EU) Partnership Forum 2017 held on 6-7 July in Brussels. Over 500 civil society organizations, local authorities, development, and, human rights groups, as well as representatives […]
AsiaDHRRA gives input to the IFAD PH’s COSOP 2017-2022
Pasig City, Philippines – The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Philippines conducted Stakeholders Consultation for Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP) 2017-2022 at the Astoria Plaza, Pasig City, on 06 June 2017. It was attended by representatives from civil society organizations, research institutions, UN bodies, government agencies, and, private sectors. AsiaDHRRA, represented by its Program […]
