From GreenPeace

We would like to take this opportunity to respond to the article “Greenpeace Crushes Filipino farmers’ hopes” by Atty. Dodo Dulay which appeared on your paper on July 22, 2013. The claim that Greenpeace opposes genetically modified (GM) crops because we are advocates for European companies is laughable. To ensure our financial independence from political or commercial interests, Greenpeace does not accept money from either companies or governments. Our independence gives us the authority we need to effectively tackle power, and make real change happen.

Please allow me to explain a bit about our organization. Greenpeace is an independent global campaigning organization, present in 40 countries worldwide. Greenpeace Philippines forms part of Greenpeace Southeast Asia, which has three offices in the region: Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines. The Executive Director of Greenpeace Southeast Asia is Von Hernandez, a noted Filipino environmentalist and formerly a member of the academe. Our staff, supporters and volunteers are drawn from all walks of Filipino life and from across the length and breadth of our country.