International Year of the Potato relationship that exists between poverty, food security, malnutrition and the potential contribution of the potato to defeating hunger." This was one of many international observances declared for specific days, months and years. The year 2008 was shared with the International Year of Sanitation. It was hoped that International Year designation will do for the potato what the International Year of Rice (2004) did for that food staple, namely, inspire exhibits, educational programs, films, publications and greater public awareness of multi-national efforts on behalf of our food resources. The year 2008 was also designated the National Year of the Potato in
Philippines and the United Nations Nations has also been in forefront of every social and developmental movement. In spite all this, what serves as the main threats to the Philippines leaving the United Nations are the threats on their economy and their national security. The Philippines, being one of the fastest growing economies in Asia and in the world, will be deeply affected by this radical decision. The United Nations and its governments and multinational companies members can “impose economic sanctions to try to alter the strategic decisions of state and non-state actors that threaten their interests or violate international norms of behavior”. As mentioned