Women and Girls’ Rights – Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development

Bangsamoro Parliamentarians seek to be a bridge between government and the people, form organization on population and development

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 […]

Advocates demand increased funding for reproductive health, essential social services in the 2025 national budget

September 6, 2024

In a consultative forum jointly organized by the Gabriela Women’s Party (GWP) and Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD), key stakeholders gathered to discuss the proposed 2025 national budget, with a focus on allocation for reproductive health and other vital programs for women, youth, and children.

CPD, UNFPA, PLCPD urge passage of Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Bill

July 11, 2024

For this year’s World Population Day, the Commission on Population and Development (CPD), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Philippines, and the Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD) emphasized on July 11, the urgent need for the passage of the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Bill in the Philippines.

PLCPD and UNFPA sustain partnership for advancing SRHR

June 1, 2024

PLCPD and UNFPA Philippines sign a new partnership agreement under UNFPA’s 9th Country Programme, 2024-2028. This year, PLCPD and UNFPA are working together in the legislative advocacy for the passage of adolescent pregnancy prevention bill and other related measures, advocacy for exercise of congressional oversight on the implementation of Reproductive Health Law—including budget allocation for […]

Stakeholders reaffirm commitment to advancing lasting peace and development in the Bangsamoro during study launch

May 29, 2024

May 22, Quezon City— The Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD) and Sasakawa Peace Foundation on Wednesday gathered various peace stakeholders for the Philippine launch of the study “Reconstructing masculinities: Gender dynamics after conflict in Aceh, Maluku and Bangsamoro Mindanao.” The study, conducted by Sasakawa Peace Foundation and its partners, delves into the […]

Youth legislator represents PH in landmark parliamentarians’ conference in Oslo

April 24, 2024

PLCPD member and youth legislator Raoul Danniel Manuel of Kabataan Partylist represented the Philippines and actively engaged other counties in the eighth International Parliamentarians’ Conference on the Implementation of the ICPD [International Conference on Population and Development] Programme of Action held in Oslo, Norway on April 10-12.

#DapatALL: Fulfilling the rights of women and girls requires meaningful and inclusive action

March 8, 2024

This International Women’s Day, PLCPD reaffirms its commitment to uplifting lives and expanding choices for all. We invite everyone to work together to advance gender equality and inspire inclusion, ensuring meaningful legislative action and budget for women’s rights laws. Because #DapatALL women’s and girls’ rights are fulfilled.

People Count: How much does the national government allocate for reproductive health?

March 1, 2024

2024 National Budget for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) of Filipinos Comparing 2023 vs. 2024 Budget for SRHR programs of national government agencies Download this budget briefer and read on to find out more.

PLCPD, partners call for evidence-informed policymaking amid PH demographic transition

December 4, 2023

4 December 2023, Pasig City—The Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD), in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Philippines and the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) on Monday held a multi-stakeholder forum highlighting the need for evidence-based decision-making in policy and program development in light of the country’s changing population […]

Turning setbacks into push backs: An urgent appeal to enact the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Law

October 11, 2023

This International Day of the Girl, the Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD) reiterates its commitment to empowering every girl and breaking the barriers that hinder her growth. We firmly urge Congress, particularly the Senate, to swiftly pass the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Bill. We call on national government agencies to prioritize the allocation of substantial resources for programs aimed at boosting adolescent sexual and reproductive health. By investing in girls and ensuring their access to education, vital information, and services, we collectively strive to transform setbacks into push backs against unequal gender norms and institutional barriers, safeguarding the well-being and potential of the Filipino girl.