Advocacy Update – Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development

Bangsamoro Parliamentarians seek to be a bridge between government and the people, form organization on population and development

December 12, 2024

Malate, Manila — A group of forward-thinking Bangsamoro Parliamentarians are launching today the Bangsamoro Parliamentarians’ Committee on Population and Development (BPCPD), a group that will champion human development legislation in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). “Amidst the transformation of the Bangsamoro towards political autonomy, there needs to be recognition of the role […]

Forum celebrates shared accomplishments, lessons learned in participatory governance

December 9, 2024

A civic engagement forum organized by the Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD), in collaboration with We Effect Philippines, brought together stakeholders to celebrate achievements, share experiences, and reflect on lessons learned about the critical role of civil society organizations in participatory governance and the advancement of social equity. Held on 27 November […]

𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬, 𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬: 𝟑𝟓 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐋𝐂𝐏𝐃 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟑𝟎 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐂𝐏𝐃

November 14, 2024

November 11 | Quezon City 𝑇𝑟𝑖𝑝𝑙𝑒 𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡! We held a triple celebration of: 35th anniversary of PLCPD 30th anniversary of the ICPD Human Development Legislator Awarding Ceremony We launched: PLCPD’s theme song, “Pangako sa Bayan,” composed by its ED, Mr. Romeo Dongeto; PLCPD’s Strategic Plan 2024-2028; Human Development Training Program PLCPD Trustees – Rep. Jaye […]

Representative Co-Pilar joins PLCPD

October 22, 2024

PLCPD welcomes its newest member, Rep. Marivic Co-Pilar of the sixth district of Quezon City, who joins the organization’s roster of progressive legislator-champions and commits to support PLCPD’s agenda and to work with her fellow PLCPD members on children’s rights, health and tobacco control, environment and renewable energy, and other legislative measures in the PLCPD […]

Child rights advocates support amending the Vape Law to protect children

October 14, 2024

The Child Rights Network (CRN) Philippines and its convenor, the Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development, fully support the recent bill filed by Rep. Jimmy Fresnedi (Lone District, Muntinlupa) that seeks to reinstate the child protection measures removed during the passage of the pro-tobacco industry Vape Law. This bill is a welcome development and […]

PLCPD & ASOG executive course strengthens capacities of LGU officials, congressional staff, and civil society leaders for JET advocacy

October 3, 2024

The Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD) and the Ateneo School of Government (ASOG) organized an executive course on just energy transition (JET) entitled, “Pathways to Sustainability: Empowering Leaders to Champion Just Energy Transition.” The executive course, which ran from 29 August to 12 September over four online and two in-person sessions, strengthened […]

PLCPD and DISCERN partners gear up for advocacy fund implementation

September 24, 2024

27-31 August, Cagayan de Oro City—PLCPD led the capacity building on policy and budget advocacy and local representation of partners of the DISCERN Project or “Developing and Strengthening CSO Capacities for Empowered Representation.” The activity aimed to capacitate partners from the civil society in local policy and budget advocacy processes, local sectoral representation, and to […]

Young leaders for tobacco control converge, level up advocacy skills at the ‘We are #TobaccoFreeGeneration’ Youth Summit

September 17, 2024

More than 30 young leaders gathered on August 16-18, 2024 in Quezon City for the We Are #TobaccoFreeGeneration youth summit, organized by PLCPD and the Child Rights Network in partnership with the Philippine Smoke-Free Movement (PSFM). Held as part of the month-long celebration of the International Youth Day, the summit aimed to capacitate youth leaders—including […]

Advocates demand increased funding for reproductive health, essential social services in the 2025 national budget

September 6, 2024

In a consultative forum jointly organized by the Gabriela Women’s Party (GWP) and Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD), key stakeholders gathered to discuss the proposed 2025 national budget, with a focus on allocation for reproductive health and other vital programs for women, youth, and children.

#SAFEOnline child and youth leaders gear up to advocate for the implementation of Anti-OSAEC Law

September 3, 2024

A two-day advanced advocacy training was conducted by PLCPD on August 17-18 for 30 children and young people (CAYs) from the City of Manila and the provinces of Cavite and Leyte. In this advanced advocacy training, the CAYs engaged in a linking and learning exchange, allowing them to share their personal experiences in advocacy related […]