Key Features of the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention (APP) Bill
August 2, 2023
Advocacy Update
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, […]
Industry spin that hails e-cigarettes as saviors for adult smokers is corporate whitewashing of bigger problem it has created: teen nicotine addiction
July 4, 2023
July 4, 2023 – The recent industry spin that promotes e-cigarettes as a solution for adult smokers is merely a distraction from the bigger problem caused by the industry itself: the addiction of Filipino teens to vaping, according to the group Child Rights Network. “Let’s not be swayed by the industry’s message that Filipinos have […]
Drivers of Change: Children and Young People’s Role in Ending Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children
June 17, 2023
“We appreciate this training because we now have more skills to localize the implementation of RA 11930. As CAY advocates, we are more empowered to make lasting change in our communities.”
PLCPD Board of Trustees convene for second regular meeting for the 19th Congress
June 9, 2023
June 1, Quezon City— Coinciding with the conclusion of the first regular session of the 19th Congress, the Board of Trustees of the Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD) on Thursday morning, June 1, convened to review the status, celebrate the progress, and discuss future strategies regarding PLCPD’s legislative agenda. The hybrid second […]
‘We need food, not tobacco’: Manila photo exhibit highlights importance of prioritizing food over ‘no good’ tobacco
May 31, 2023
May 29, Manila – Smoke-free advocates and the local government of Manila launched a photo exhibit at the Manila City Hall, in time for the commemoration of World No Tobacco Day on May 31. Themed ‘We need food, not tobacco,’ the exhibit seeks to convey a powerful message: tobacco lacks redeeming value, whereas food does. […]
House Committee approves consolidated bill for proposed Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Act
May 23, 2023
QUEZON CITY, Philippines—In a significant move towards safeguarding the rights and well-being of Filipino adolescents, the House of Representatives Committee on Youth and Sports Development, led by Chair Faustino Michael Carlos Dy III, approved the substitute bill for the proposed Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Act today, May 23. During its 6th regular meeting on Tuesday morning, […]
Action toward tobacco-free generation
March 14, 2023
More than 20 participants, representing members of the House of Representatives and the Senate and congressional offices, gathered to discuss the effects of the tobacco epidemic in the Philippines and the ways forward in protecting Filipinos, particularly children and youth, from the dangers of smoking and secondhand smoke. Recognizing that the tobacco epidemic and the […]
No More Rising Electricity Rates, It’s Time for Renewable Energy!
February 13, 2023
Similar to the red onion price hike also caused by excessive importation plus the persistence of illegal smuggling, electricity is definitely one of the top concerns of all Filipinos…
Young Leaders’ Call to Action: Tax Tobacco to the Max!
October 15, 2022
More than 20 delegates of the Young Leaders Program (YLP) committed to pursue the advocacy for higher taxes on tobacco products during the knowledge-building session held on October 1, organized by the Philippine Legislators Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD) and the Child Rights Network (CRN) The session tackled the concept of tobacco taxation as […]