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Job Announcement: Executive Assistant

January 30, 2024

Deadline of submission of application: 17 February 2024 PLCPD is looking for an individual who is interested to work full-time as Executive Assistant. Interested applicants may send their CV and letter of application to plcpdfound@plcpd.org.ph. Address your communication to Mr. Romeo C. Dongeto, Executive Director. Main functions of the Executive Assistant Qualifications

Unanimous and resounding House approval of Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Bill hailed by child rights advocates

September 6, 2023

Child rights advocates under the umbrella alliance Child Rights Network and its convenor, the Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD), celebrate the House of Representatives’ unanimous and resounding passage of the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Bill on its third and final reading. With 232 affirmative votes and zero opposition, this marks the most significant […]

Under the Sheep Skin

September 4, 2023

The seemingly harmless vape products are wolves in sheep’s clothing, full of harmful and addictive substances. #NationalLungMonth#TobaccoFreeGeneration

It’s about teens who get addicted to nicotine.

August 22, 2023

The real story of e-cigarettes is not about adults quitting smoking through e-cigs, but the alarming rise in teenage nicotine addiction. According to the Global Youth Tobacco Survey, 1 in 7 Filipino students aged 13-15 are already e-cigarette users. #NationalLungMonth #TobaccoFreeGeneration

Spotlight: Mayor Benjamin Magalong

August 15, 2023

Watch Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong as he shares with us his experiences and motivation, as well as the challenges in enforcing the smoke-free policy in the City and how these are overcome. Together, let’s make every month a no-smoking month and work towards a smoke-free Philippines. Dahil kung tobacco free, buhay ay healthy!

Spotlight: Dr. Riz Gonzalez

August 15, 2023

Watch Dr. Riz Gonzalez, Chair of the Tobacco Control Advocacy Group of the Philippine Pediatric Society as she warns all of us about the dangers of tobacco and what we can do to protect children and the entire society from these dangers. Together, let’s work towards a smoke-free Philippines. Dahil kung tobacco free, buhay ay […]

Tobacco Industry and Its Manipulation

August 15, 2023

Did you know? The companies that manufacture and promote vapes and other heated tobacco products are the same companies that produce traditional cigarettes. The industry’s sudden advocacy for smoking cessation, supported by their “alternative products,” reeks of profit-oriented manipulation. #TobaccoFreeGeneration#NationalLungMonth

Gov’t, UN, partners call for prioritization of reproductive rights, human capital investment

July 12, 2023

July 11, Pasay City – In celebration of World Population Day, the Commission on Population and Development (CPD),  the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD) called for the advancement of gender equality and the attainment of the demographic dividend through investing in people and opportunities. “Currently, […]