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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
August 30, 2024
Legislative staff, secretariat members from both houses of Congress, and civil society advocates gathered in Quezon City on August 8 for a policy forum organized by the Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD) and the Child Rights Network. The forum, titled “Making Tobacco-Free Generation Possible through Legislative Action,” highlighted the critical need to […]
August 28, 2024
By: Leo Jaminola The Philippines is currently seeing a sharp increase in the use of vapes or e-cigarettes among young people. The 2019 Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) estimated that 1 in 7 students aged 13-15 currently use e-cigarettes. The GYTS survey also found that boys in this age group are more likely to use […]
June 13, 2024
Over a hundred children and their families from Brgy. 105, Tondo, Manila participated in a storytelling session in commemoration of the 2024 World No Tobacco Day and National No Smoking Month. The event was organized by Social Watch Philippines, the Philippine Smoke-Free Movement, Aktibong Kilusan Tungo sa Iisang Bayan, and Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Philippines, […]
May 31, 2024
On World No Tobacco Day Child rights advocates to Congress: Protect children from tobacco industry tactics As the country commemorates World No Tobacco Day 2024, the Child Rights Network (CRN) calls on Congress to take a firm stand against the tobacco industry’s relentless and deceptive tactics targeting our children and youth. This year’s theme, “Protecting […]
May 22, 2024
May 15, Bangkok – The Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD) and the Child Rights Network (CRN) participated in the ASEAN regional workshop on Protecting Children from Tobacco Industry Interference, held on May 14-15 in Bangkok, Thailand. This workshop, held in commemoration of this year’s World No Tobacco Day on May 31, provided […]
April 18, 2024
Groups on Thursday are wondering why State figures and government officials are present and openly endorsing heated tobacco products at the inauguration of a vape manufacturing facility in Tanauan, Batangas on April 15. “First of all, it is deceitful to call this vape manufacturing facility a “smoke-free” facility. Vapes and heated tobacco products still produce […]
