The 21 member economies of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) have adopted the Philippine initiative addressing food security by highlighting the protection of marine resources. "These are concrete and feasible action to advance sustainable management and conservation of our said Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Ramon Paje after the APEC High-Level Policy Dialogue on Food Security and Blue Economy ended in Iloilo City last Monday, October 5. Another important aspect of the Iloilo Action Plan emphasizes the role of small farmers and fishermen.

Yap, T. (2015, October 7). APEC adopts Philippine initiative on food security. Manila Bulletin, p. 15.