Philippines: Local Farmers Battle Agribusiness Corporations Over Aerial Spraying Case
Profits Vs Public Health:
MANILA, Dec 23 (IPS) - Cecilia Moran never thought that she would one day have to give up farming owing to poor health. She grew up helping her father tend a family-owned plot in Davao province. The sale of such produce as rice, corn, coconut and durian in the local market took care of family needs.
A few months ago, after being weakened by tuberculosis, Moran retired from farming. Her illness, Moran said, was brought on by constant exposure to aerial spraying with toxic pesticides.







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First Posted: 12-23-08 04:35 PM | Updated: 01-23-09 05:12 AM