Philippine Inquirer: The world financial crisis has the “potential to be far worse” than previous meltdowns because of “high food prices and food shortages, and the steady erosion of agriculture and rural economies,” the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization warned on Monday. The food crisis, “coupled with an economic crisis of the enormity taking place today, the impact could be catastrophic,” said Bangkok-based FAO assistant director general and regional representative for Asia and the …