Advocacy Update

PLCPD and Rep. Jaye Lacson-Noel host women’s forum in Malabon City

March 24, 2025

The Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD), in partnership with the Office of Rep. Jaye Lacson-Noel, the organization’s Chair for the House of Representatives, joined Women’s Fair 2025 by organizing a women’s forum on March 20 at Barangay Longos. The event highlighted women’s vital role in shaping society. PLCPD Deputy Executive Director Au […]

Job announcement: Advocacy and Partnerships Officer

February 28, 2025

Date of posting: 28 February 2025 Deadline for submission of applications: 21 March 2025 PLCPD is looking for an individual who is interested to work full-time as Advocacy and Partnerships Officer (APO). Main Functions of the Advocacy and Partnerships Officer:  Qualifications Interested applicants may send their CV and letter of application to plcpdfound@plcpd.org.ph. Address your communication to Mr. Romeo C. […]

Statement of the Alliance of Local Legislators for Human Development (ALL4HD) in Support of the Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy Bill or Senate Bill 1979

January 17, 2025

Local governments are at the forefront of the provision of social services. Next to the family, local governments have the impetus and are best positioned to protect children and ensure their well-being. Local governments can contribute to addressing adolescent pregnancy by enacting and implementing comprehensive adolescent reproductive health or adolescent pregnancy prevention ordinances that institutionalize sexual and reproductive health (SRH) information and services; age- and development-appropriate and culturally sensitive comprehensive sexuality education; and social protection for adolescent parents to prevent repeat unintended pregnancies, protect them from gender-based violence, and help young parents to continue their education and have access to meaningful employment.

Advancing women’s rights and adolescent health in Basilan

December 15, 2024

To mark the 12th anniversary of the Reproductive Health (RH) Law and the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD) gathered women, youth, civil society organizations, and Muslim religious leaders in Basilan on December 9 for a consultation on gaps in reproductive health and […]

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 […]