Updates – Page 18 – Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development

Philippines losing P220bn every year as a result of child malnutrition: Costing study calls on government for strategic investment and policies

January 27, 2018

January 23, 2018 The Philippines loses about 220 billion pesos annually due to high prevalence of undernutrition among children. This was highlighted at the launch of two costing studies today that call on the government for better public investment and policy reform to improve children’s nutrition and avert the country from economic loss. The Department […]

The RPRH Law at 5: Breaking through barriers, broadening horizons for women’s rights and sexual and reproductive health and rights in the country

January 3, 2018

December 21, 2017 On this day five years ago, the reproductive health (RH) bill was signed into law and officially became Republic Act 10354 or the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health (RPRH) Act of 2012. This was after more than a decade of struggle in the legislative mill. Institutionalizing reproductive healthcare—which includes access to family […]

PLCPD hosts issue orientation and training for legislative staff on ending child, early and forced marriage

December 1, 2017

The Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD) organized an issue orientation and policy advocacy training-workshop on ending child, early and forced marriages (CEFM) on October 24-27, 2017 at the Summit Ridge Hotel, Tagaytay City. Representatives of several legislators, including both PLCPD and non-PLCPD members, participated in the said activity. Resource speakers provided inputs […]

Advocates hold policy forum on RPRH Law in Benguet

October 26, 2017

October 26, 2017 On October 18, the Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development—in partnership with the Forum for Family Planning and Development, the Filipino Freethinkers, the Health Action Information Network, and the Provincial Government of Benguet—held a policy forum on the full implementation of the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health (RPRH) Law in La […]

Day for Disaster Reduction highlights need for more inclusive PDRRM Law

October 14, 2017

October 13, 2017 The International Day for Disaster Reduction is a celebration of efforts to reduce the risks of disaster in communities around the world. This special day also aims to raise awareness about the impact of disaster risk reduction on factors that are vital to sustainable development. As a country that is naturally vulnerable […]

Day of the Girl Child a reminder of the need to prioritize girls’ SRHR

October 11, 2017

October 11, 2017 October 11 marks the International Day of the Girl Child, a recognition of the rights of girls all over the world and a reminder of the challenges hindering the fulfillment of these rights. The Philippines is considered as one of the best countries in the world to be a girl, as evidenced […]

Job Announcement: PLCPD is hiring a Media and Communications Officer

October 4, 2017

The Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development Foundation, Inc. (PLCPD), a non-stock, non-profit organization of national legislators, is looking for a highly committed individual to fill the position of Media and Communications Officer. The main tasks of the Media and Communications Officer are the following: development and implementation of information and media campaign […]

National dialogue highlights challenges to full implementation of RPRH Law

September 26, 2017

September 26, 2017 In a national dialogue held on September 25 and 26, advocates reflected on the reproductive health (RH) situation in the Philippines since the enactment of the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health (RPRH) Law. Participants in the two-day event entitled “5 Taon, 5 Hamon” discussed challenges to the full implementation of the law […]

RH advocates urge LGUs to support full implementation of RPRH Law

September 9, 2017

September 7, 2017 In a media briefing held in Cotabato City on September 7 (Thursday), the Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD) and its partners—including the United Youth of the Philippines (UnYPhil) – Women—reiterated their call for local government units to pursue the meaningful implementation of the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health (RPRH) […]

STATEMENT: Child Rights Network condemns the killing of 17-year-old Kian Delos Santos

September 2, 2017

August 19, 2017 The Child Rights Network (CRN) vehemently condemns the killing of 17-year-old Kian Loyd Delos Santos, who was shot by Caloocan policemen in their anti-drug operations. The Administration’s war on drugs has taken many innocent lives, including those of children. CRN, a group of organizations working together on policy reforms to advance children’s […]