May 2, 2022
We looked at the positions and track records of Senatorial candidates on the following policy issues concerning children’s rights. Retaining the Minimum Age of Criminal Liability – One of President Duterte’s priority measures is to lower the minimum age of criminal responsibility in the Philippines below 15 years of age. This measure met intense opposition […]
May 2, 2022
We looked at the positions and track records of vice presidential candidates on the following policy issues concerning children’s rights. Retaining the Minimum Age of Criminal Liability – One of President Duterte’s priority measures is to lower the minimum age of criminal responsibility in the Philippines below 15 years of age. This measure met intense […]
April 29, 2022
We looked at the positions and track records of Presidential candidates on the following policy issues concerning children’s rights. Retaining the Minimum Age of Criminal Liability – One of President Duterte’s priority measures is to lower the minimum age of criminal responsibility in the Philippines below 15 years of age. This measure met intense opposition […]
April 21, 2022
By Leonardo Jaminola III During the upcoming May elections, it is imperative to elect leaders that would push for stronger tobacco regulation, boost public health, and work for the benefit of young people rather than forward the interests of tobacco companies. Tobacco smoking is illegal for minors in the Philippines. However, in reality, the use […]
April 18, 2022
April 15, 2022
Congratulations to the winners of the Vote for Children category of the iChange x Pitik Bulag Comic Strip and Editorial Cartoon Contest!
March 29, 2022
Around 40 parliamentarians from the Asian and Arab regions convened in an annual meeting of parliamentarians in Cairo on March 2-3. The Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD) participated in the meeting and shared the Philippine experience in legislating the ban on child marriage in the country. In the Philippines, the practice of […]
March 15, 2022
Listen to Facebook Philippines’ Chris Kuzhuppilly share some pointers on how to stay safe online, as well as other useful information for children and young people when using social media platforms in the final installment of this series. Hosted by PLCPD Advocacy and Partnerships Officer, Glyziel Gotiangco. This episode is also available on Apple Podcasts.
