June 29, 2022
In the 48th episode of the Usapang Human Development Series, the panelists will discuss about the transition of the country to renewable energy (RE) as a sequel to UHD’s Episode 46: “Mas Malinis na Enerhiya, Ngayon na!“. The episode aims to address gaps in transitioning to RE and consolidate plans of the House of Representatives […]
June 24, 2022
Join Ms. Isa Suarez from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air as she reveals the gravity of the country’s air pollution problem as well as what concrete actions can be taken to mitigate its effects. Watch the episode on PLCPD Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/PLCPD1989/videos/424607616239208 #CleanAirForAll
June 8, 2022
8 June 2022 – Nearly half of all pregnancies worldwide—or about 121 million—are unintended, prompting experts and advocates from international agencies, governments and civil societies to band together and sound the alarm on what has been widely deemed an “unseen crisis” on a global scale. This was revealed following the release of the 2022 State […]
June 1, 2022
Young people are taking a stand against the so-called “anti-health” vape bill, which will weaken existing law and the executive order against Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) or Electronic Non-Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENNDS), also known as e-cigarettes or “vapes,” as a government institution dedicated to the well-being of young Filipinos. In celebration of this year’s […]
May 30, 2022
Date of posting: 30 May 2022 Deadline for submission of applications: 17 June 2022 The Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD), with the support of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), is looking for a firm to organize the World Population Day 2022 Event. Objectives of the consultancy The Contractor aims to organize […]
May 5, 2022
8 in 10 Pinoys think women are equally capable of taking leadership roles Almost nine in 10 Filipino adults believe that it is important for the government to allocate adequate public funding for modern methods of family planning. In a March 2022 Pulse Asia Survey, 88 percent of respondents said that it is important that […]
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 […]
May 2, 2022
We looked at the position and track record of presidential candidates on the following policy issues in inclusive and sustainable rural development: Republic Act 11203: Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) – RA 11203 was signed by President Rodrigo Duterte on February 14 and took effect on March 5, 2019. The law removed government limits, called quantitative restrictions […]
April 29, 2022
We looked at the position and track record of senatorial candidates on the following policy issues on reproductive health and the prevention of violence against women and girls. Reproductive Health (RA 10354). The law guarantees and enables measures for the sexual and reproductive rights of women, men, young people and families through comprehensive and accessible […]
