Policy Articles

A Subsidy Program for Breeders of Beef Calves in Japan

Yoshihisa Godo
2014.08.21
Yoshihisa Godo, Professor, Meiji Gakuin University, Japan   There are nearly 60,000 breeders of beef cattle in Japan1.  They play an essential role in the meat industry and create important job opportunities in rural areas.  Most cattle breeders are small-sized family...
Country: Japan Topic: Trade liberalization and countermeasures
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Renewable Energy Act for Energy Self-Sufficiency and Harmful Emission Reduction

Albert P. Aquino, Christian L. Abeleda
2014.07.30
Renewable Energy Act for Energy Self-Sufficiency and Harmful Emission Reduction[1] Albert P. Aquino and Christian L. Abeleda[2]   Introduction Energy sector is the leading emitter of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the Philippines (REECS, 2010)[3]. In 2000, there is a leap of 39% from 1994...
Country: Philippines Topic: Eco-friendly agriculture (satoyama and satoumi)
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The Meat Inspection Code of the Philippines: Securing Meat and Meat Products’ Safety from Farm to Table

Albert P. Aquino, Christian L. Abeleda
2014.07.30
The Meat Inspection Code of the Philippines: Securing Meat and Meat Products’ Safety from Farm to Table[1]   Albert P. Aquino and Christian L. Abeleda[2]   INTRODUCTION Protection and promotion of the right to health of the people (Section 15, Article II) and...
Country: Philippines Topic: Food security and safety
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RA 7586: Protected Areas System in the Philippines

Albert P. Aquino, Alyssa Joy H. Vitto
2014.07.30
RA 7586: Protected Areas System in the Philippines[1] Albert P. Aquino and Alyssa Joy H. Vitto[2]   Introduction The Philippines is renowned as one of the countries with the highest level of biodiversity in the world. As a matter of fact, it has 52, 177 described species, half of which...
Country: Philippines Topic: Eco-friendly agriculture (satoyama and satoumi)
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Executive Order No. 26: Towards a Greener Philippines

Albert P. Aquino, Carl Rookie O. Daquio
2014.07.30
Executive Order No. 26: Towards a Greener Philippines[1]   Albert P. Aquino and Carl Rookie O. Daquio[2]   Introduction Historically, the Philippines had lost at least 80% of its original forest cover since the 16th century (Remollino, 2004). In fact, forest cover decreased by...
Country: Philippines Topic: Eco-friendly agriculture (satoyama and satoumi)
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