Under the Sheep Skin
September 4, 2023
The seemingly harmless vape products are wolves in sheep’s clothing, full of harmful and addictive substances. #NationalLungMonth#TobaccoFreeGeneration
Advocacy Update
Spotlight: Mayor Benjamin Magalong
August 15, 2023
Watch Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong as he shares with us his experiences and motivation, as well as the challenges in enforcing the smoke-free policy in the City and how these are overcome. Together, let’s make every month a no-smoking month and work towards a smoke-free Philippines. Dahil kung tobacco free, buhay ay healthy!
Spotlight: Dr. Riz Gonzalez
August 15, 2023
Watch Dr. Riz Gonzalez, Chair of the Tobacco Control Advocacy Group of the Philippine Pediatric Society as she warns all of us about the dangers of tobacco and what we can do to protect children and the entire society from these dangers. Together, let’s work towards a smoke-free Philippines. Dahil kung tobacco free, buhay ay […]
PLCPD convenes stakeholders to discuss proposed bills on Waste-to-Energy (WTE) technology
August 8, 2023
The Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development, in partnership with Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) and Ecowaste Coalition, conducted a bicameral roundtable discussion on waste-to-energy technologies (WTE) with legislators and legislative staff in Congress, and local chief executives.
Gov’t, UN, partners call for prioritization of reproductive rights, human capital investment
July 12, 2023
July 11, Pasay City – In celebration of World Population Day, the Commission on Population and Development (CPD), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD) called for the advancement of gender equality and the attainment of the demographic dividend through investing in people and opportunities. “Currently, […]
Industry spin that hails e-cigarettes as saviors for adult smokers is corporate whitewashing of bigger problem it has created: teen nicotine addiction
July 4, 2023
July 4, 2023 – The recent industry spin that promotes e-cigarettes as a solution for adult smokers is merely a distraction from the bigger problem caused by the industry itself: the addiction of Filipino teens to vaping, according to the group Child Rights Network. “Let’s not be swayed by the industry’s message that Filipinos have […]
Drivers of Change: Children and Young People’s Role in Ending Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children
June 17, 2023
“We appreciate this training because we now have more skills to localize the implementation of RA 11930. As CAY advocates, we are more empowered to make lasting change in our communities.”
PLCPD Board of Trustees convene for second regular meeting for the 19th Congress
June 9, 2023
June 1, Quezon City— Coinciding with the conclusion of the first regular session of the 19th Congress, the Board of Trustees of the Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD) on Thursday morning, June 1, convened to review the status, celebrate the progress, and discuss future strategies regarding PLCPD’s legislative agenda. The hybrid second […]
‘We need food, not tobacco’: Manila photo exhibit highlights importance of prioritizing food over ‘no good’ tobacco
May 31, 2023
May 29, Manila – Smoke-free advocates and the local government of Manila launched a photo exhibit at the Manila City Hall, in time for the commemoration of World No Tobacco Day on May 31. Themed ‘We need food, not tobacco,’ the exhibit seeks to convey a powerful message: tobacco lacks redeeming value, whereas food does. […]