Updates – Page 16 – Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development

Advocates celebrate International Women’s Day with dialogue on women’s health, peace and development

March 11, 2019

Empower women, ensure their participation in peacebuilding and development. This was the call of the constituents, advocates, stakeholders, and participants from five provinces of ARMM that gathered together in the recently-concluded regional dialogue organized by the Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD). The dialogue came after the historic ratification of the Bangsamoro Organic […]

Protecting women’s health and rights is crucial to peace and development – regional dialogue

March 7, 2019

Since 2017, the Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD) and its partners in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) have organized three national and regional dialogues that provide a platform for duty-bearers and stakeholders to discuss issues and propose collective recommendations to contribute to the fulfilment of Filipinos’ sexual and reproductive health […]

9 out of 10 Pinoys want smoking in public places prohibited

February 28, 2019

28 February 2019—Nine out of 10 adult Filipinos agree that smoking or the use of cigarettes in public places should be prohibited. This is according to the results of a national survey on smoking conducted by Pulse Asia from January 26 to 31. Presented during the launch of “iChange: Vote for a smoke-free Philippines,” an […]

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Advocacy and Partnerships Officer

February 13, 2019

Date of posting: 13 February 2019 The Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development Foundation, Inc. (PLCPD) is looking for an individual who is interested to work full time as advocacy and partnerships officer. The advocacy and partnerships officer will be assigned to handle advocacy for multiple issues related to human development, particularly on promoting […]

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Media and Communications Officer (For Urgent Hiring)

February 13, 2019

Date of posting: 13 February 2019 Deadline of application: 23 February 2019 The Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development Foundation, Inc. (PLCPD), a non-government advocacy organization composed of national legislators, is looking for a highly committed individual to fill the position of Media and Communications Officer. The primary tasks of the Media and Communications […]

STATEMENT: Lowering the minimum age of criminal responsibility against the best interest of Filipino children

January 24, 2019

On January 23, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly and hastily approved a bill that lowers that minimum age of criminal responsibility (MACR) from 15 to 12 years old, amending the current Republic Act 9344 or the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006 (JJWA). Senate is expected to also approve of its version soon. The […]

Statement on the killing of Rep. Rodel Batocabe

December 24, 2018

The Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD) joins the nation in mourning the loss of Rep. Rodel Bactocabe and strongly condemns his killing. We call for a swift investigation and action to ensure that justice will be served. This incident is also a wake-up call; we must put an end to the culture […]

STATEMENT: Child Rights Network demands justice for drug suspects’ daughter

October 31, 2018

Child Rights Network (CRN), the largest alliance of organizations and agencies pushing for children’s rights legislations in the Philippines, calls on the government to ensure that children’s rights and welfare are heavily safeguarded and not be turned into mere collateral damage in connection to its anti-illegal drugs campaign. The recent case involving a police officer […]

STATEMENT: Farmers’ welfare a key to making zero hunger a reality in the Philippines

October 15, 2018

October 16 is World Food Day. The theme for this year’s commemoration is “Our actions are our Future, a #ZeroHunger world by 2030 is possible.” To commemorate World Food Day, governments, the private sector, and civil society organizations from 130 countries are holding a series of events to emphasize the importance of achieving Sustainable Development […]

STATEMENT: Longer maternity leave is an investment in today’s working women—and tomorrow’s workforce

October 15, 2018

The Philippines is a global leader in women’s and children’s rights. It’s the highest ranked country in Asia for gender equality and the 10th highest in the Global Gender Gap report from the World Economic Forum. It was also an early adopter of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, a commitment the government […]