Watch Tayo ang Tutugon! Album Launch on November 10
October 25, 2021
Sama-sama tayo sa ika-10 ng Nobyembre 2021, 6:30 ng gabi dahil sa 2022, tayo ang tutugon!
Advocacy Update
Malinis na Hangin, Ipaglaban Natin!
October 22, 2021
PLCPD’s 40th episode of its Usapang Human Development emphasized the state of air quality in the Philippines, and what the collective efforts of the government and the public can contribute to addressing the issue. This episode titled, “Malinis na Hangin, Ipaglaban Natin”, zoomed in on the country’s ambient air quality in light of the World […]
Tobacco-Free Generation young leaders discuss why tobacco is a child rights and young people’s issue
October 18, 2021
The Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD) and the Child Rights Network (CRN) conducted the first issue orientation for the Tobacco Free Generation-Young Leaders Program on October 16. PLCPD Executive Director, Mr. Romeo Dongeto expressed the important role of young leaders in advocacy. Advocacy Coordinator of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, Atty. Rhia […]
Young Leaders Program for Tobacco Control
October 16, 2021
The Young Leaders Program, a multi-year program spearheaded by the Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD), Child Rights Network (CRN), with the support of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK), aims to take youth advocacy to the next level and strengthen youth ownership of the campaign by developing young leaders who will be […]
October 16 is World Food Day!
October 16, 2021
Pagpupugay sa mga mangingisda at magsasaka – ang mga haligi ng food security – ngayong Pandaigdigang Araw ng Pagkain!
New podcast episode: Kampanya sa Gitna ng Pandemya
October 6, 2021
How do vote-buying, cheating, and premature campaigning affect the quality of our elections and our future? What can we do to help minimize these? Listen to Ka Rene Cerilla of PAKISAMA, Kisha Beringuela of We Effect, and legal expert Atty. Benedict Nisperos share their experiences and thoughts on these issues.
New podcast episode: “Si Aminah, nasa hustong gulang na?” (A short drama)
September 30, 2021
One day, Aminah, a 15-year old girl, walks in on her parents Farida and Norhassim having a conversation about how she is already of ‘marriageable age.’ How does this conversation progress? Will Aminah share the fate of her older sister, Sitti, who was married off as a child? Si Aminah, nasa hustong gulang na? is […]
New study reveals 1 in 7 Pinoy students aged 13-15 use e-cigarettes
September 23, 2021
Senate bill easing e-cig regulation set to worsen the problem – child rights group September 21—A new study monitoring youth tobacco use reveals worrying statistics on the prevalence of use, lax regulations, and wide availability of tobacco products including e-cigarettes, prompting child rights advocates led by the Child Rights Network (CRN) to reiterate their call […]
What We Need to Know about Adolescent Reproductive Health
September 14, 2021
Who are the Filipino adolescents? What are their specific reproductive health needs? How can we respond to these needs? A more detailed primer on adolescent pregnancy is also available for download here.
PLCPD and Plan International – Philippines sustain partnership to ensure that children are #SafeEverywhere
September 14, 2021
The Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD) and Plan International – Philippines signed a Memorandum of Agreement for their continuing partnership for the protection of children from sexual violence online and offline. A long-standing partnership for children’s rights Held on April 15, the ceremonial signing did not only signal a new partnership but […]