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The document discusses the relationship between food security and governance in the Philippines. It states that about 33% of Filipinos are food insecure, and the government plays a key role in managing the economic, political, and social aspects of food security. Stable agriculture and adequate food security can strengthen law and civic engagement, positively impacting the government's stability and legitimacy. However, food insecurity could cause citizens to retaliate against the government. Overall, improving food security enhances the relationship between the government and citizens, helping both improve the country.

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The document discusses the relationship between food security and governance in the Philippines. It states that about 33% of Filipinos are food insecure, and the government plays a key role in managing the economic, political, and social aspects of food security. Stable agriculture and adequate food security can strengthen law and civic engagement, positively impacting the government's stability and legitimacy. However, food insecurity could cause citizens to retaliate against the government. Overall, improving food security enhances the relationship between the government and citizens, helping both improve the country.

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Relationship between food security and the Government

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White rice, fish, miso soup, and dessert are examples of foods found in

Japanese lunches, all of which provide adequate nutrition for a growing child. A healthy

lunch is essential for children; according to the United Nations' World Health and

Security Program, people should have economic and social access to nutritious food for

a healthy life at an affordable price, but unfortunately, not everyone has food security.

With the Philippines having 33% of its citizens who are food insecure (IPC, 2020).

Politics and governance in the Philippines are inextricably linked to food security in the

context of improving citizens' living conditions and income. Because the government is

responsible for managing the economic, political, and social aspects of food security

and can also improve agriculture with better governance. Stable agriculture and food

security system contributes to the Philippine government's stability and legitimacy.

With the population's assistance, stable agriculture reforms and food security can

strengthen the law and civic engagement that strives for governance. Food security and

governance can have a positive or negative relationship. Filipino citizens with adequate

food security are more likely to follow and participate in political processes; however,

Filipino citizens who are food insecure are more likely to retaliate against the

government, potentially causing significant infighting and jeopardizing the country's

stability. Removing political barriers like unequal food distribution While improving food

security for its citizens improves the relationship between government and the citizens.

An example is Nepal, where food security increased but is still considered a developing

country, with poverty, decreased from 49% to 36% from 2013 to 2015 (USAID, 2021).

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Thus, the Philippines' government's stability and legitimacy are enhanced by

stable agriculture and food security system. Food security and governance can have a

positive or negative impact on each other. As a result, the good influence of food

security and governance can improve residents' lives while also enhancing government

legislation that can assist the Philippines to improve.

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