Usapang Human Development episode 4: smoking and Covid-19: Now Is the Best Time to Quit
May 4, 2020
Updates
PLCPD raises crucial human development concerns during the Covid-19 pandemic through online talk show series
May 3, 2020
With the aim of providing a platform for meaningful discussion about human development issues that are being affected by or have emerged as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic or the attendant preventive and response measures being implemented in the country, PLCPD launched its Usapang Human Development Series with its first three episodes, which aired […]
Usapang Human Development episode 2: Preventing Violence against Children
April 26, 2020
Watch the episode live on Tuesday, April 28, 9:00 a.m. (PST) at fb.com/PLCPD1989.
Usapang Human Development pilot episode: Food and Nutrition Security
April 22, 2020
Watch the episode live on Thursday, April 23, 9:00 a.m. (PST) at fb.com/PLCPD1989.
Pagpupugay sa frontliners sa laban sa Covid-19
April 9, 2020
A 100%-smokefree environment will reduce people’s vulnerability to Covid-19
April 8, 2020
The Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD) joins health authorities in urging smokers and vapers to quit now, commends local government units (LGUs) who have banned and are moving to ban the sale and use of tobacco products during the Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine that was prompted by the Covid-19 pandemic, and urges […]
Addressing women’s needs in Covid-19 response is imperative
March 31, 2020
As National Women’s Month comes to an end, let us reflect on our commitment to ensure that women’s rights are respected at all times, especially now that the world is battling the Covid-19 pandemic. This public health crisis has exposed staggering inequalities in society. Among these is gender equality, which places women and girls at […]
STATEMENT: Don’t overlook the needs of the elderly, children during the enhanced community quarantine
March 30, 2020
It has been two weeks since the imposition of an enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Luzon, with some local government units (LGUs) declaring extreme ECQ in some areas. Work, school, and public transportation have been suspended in an effort to keep people safe inside their homes. Within this period, the public observed and initiated efforts […]