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"Multo" by Cup of Joe speaks of a love that lingers, a presence that remains even after it's gone — but my version of 'm...
18/04/2025

"Multo" by Cup of Joe speaks of a love that lingers, a presence that remains even after it's gone — but my version of 'multo' is a dream that never came to life.

I once dreamed of becoming an agriculturist, or maybe a genetic engineer, but the path was too far, the opportunity too expensive, and life, too real.
We didn’t have much, just silent prayers and a heart full of ambition.
So, I let go of the dream, not because I wanted to, but because I had to.
Now, I am a teacher, not in fields or labs, but in classrooms where futures are shaped, and maybe that old dream still lingers in the background, whispering in quiet moments.
But I’ve learned that even unreached dreams can plant purpose.
I may not have become what I once imagined, but I became who I was meant to be.
And that, too, is something worth being proud of.

"The middleman monopoly in the Philippine rice industry is one of the biggest factors that keep farmers trapped in pover...
02/04/2025

"The middleman monopoly in the Philippine rice industry is one of the biggest factors that keep farmers trapped in poverty. Middlemen, also known as "traders" or "compradors," control the farmgate prices of rice by buying palay at extremely low rates while selling milled rice at high prices. This system puts farmers at a disadvantage because they have limited bargaining power."

How the Middleman Monopoly Works:

1. Farmers' Dependence – Many small-scale farmers don’t have access to post-harvest facilities (dryers, storage, or milling equipment), so they are forced to sell their crops immediately after harvest at whatever price middlemen offer.

2. Price Manipulation – Middlemen set low buying prices, justifying it with factors like moisture content, market demand, or competition from imported rice.

3. Credit Dependence – Some middlemen also act as lenders, offering high-interest loans (5-6 lending) to farmers in exchange for exclusive selling rights. This puts farmers in a debt cycle, forcing them to accept low prices for their harvests.

4. High Selling Prices – Once they acquire palay, traders mill and store the rice, then sell it at significantly higher prices to wholesalers, retailers, and consumers.

"Effects on Farmers and Consumers:

Farmers earn less, sometimes even below production costs.

Consumers don’t benefit, as the high retail price of rice does not reflect the low farmgate price.
Rice traders get the most profit, controlling both supply and pricing.

Possible Solutions:

1. Strengthen Farmer Cooperatives – If farmers work together, they can pool resources for storage, milling, and direct market access. This reduces reliance on middlemen.

2. Government Intervention – The National Food Authority (NFA) should actively buy palay from farmers at a fair price, ensuring they are not exploited.

3. Infrastructure Development – More post-harvest facilities (such as drying, milling, and storage centers) should be provided so that farmers can process their own rice and sell it directly.

4. Regulation of Middlemen Practices – The government should monitor rice trading to prevent price manipulation and unfair lending practices.

This issue is critical for food security and farmer welfare. Are you seeing similar problems in your area?"

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Grateful in serving you again and again my Home😊💙❤️
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