FOI in ICU: A Call for Rescue by @noynoyaquino #FOInow
THE Freedom of Information (FOI) Bill is on the throes of death. With just six session days left before the House of Representatives adjourns for...
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Fight continues to #StopCyberMartialLaw as the World Celebrates #InternetFreedomDay
As the world celebrates #InternetFreedomDay today in commemoration of the formation of the broadest coalition in history to stop PIPA (Protect Intellectual Property Act) and...
Primer: Comelec Resolution No. 9615 on online political advertising #juanvote
via MyComelec.tv – Primer on Resolution 9615 COMELEC Resolution 9615, the implementing rules and regulations for Republic Act 9006 – the Fair Elections Act –...
With 9 session days left, youth groups strengthen call for FOI passage
With only nine days left remaining for the House of Representatives to conduct its sessions, youth groups reiterated their call for the passage of the...
Comelec regulates for the first time the online campaign gimmicks of candidates
Originally posted at Philippine Online Chronicles via Jose Carlos Maningat The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has approved a resolution which regulates for the first time the online campaign gimmicks...
Final Push for Passage of the FOI Bill: Update on Status #FOInow
by Atty. Nepomuceno Malaluan Co-Convenor, Right to Know. Right Now! Coalition and Co-Director, Institute for Freedom of Information A. Legislative Status of the FOI Bill...
Enrile’s reply to the P1.6M he allegedly gave as “cash gifts” to 18 Senators.
This is the press statement of Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile, in reaction to the exclusive article that appeared on the Philippine Daily Inquirer , ‘Enrile gave...
@theMayorLim asked to recall 148-hectare reclamation project #SaveManilaBay
A party list group opposed to large-scale reclamation projects in Manila Bay appealed to Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim to recall the 148-hectare reclamation project which...
Summary of Our Competitiveness Rankings
This is a press statement from Bill Luz. As we head for the end of the year, here’s a summary of how we performed in...
Milestone Law Criminalizes Forced Disappearances
Aquino Enacts First Law of its Kind in Asia (Manila, December 21, 2012) – The new law that criminalizes enforced disappearances in the Philippines is...
Landmark Law Crucial for Women’s Health #RHBill
Legislators Expected to Pass Reproductive Health Bill Despite Church Opposition The Philippines’ expected passage of a reproductive health law will be a massive step forward to...
Gov’t resorting to puny excuses to justify Cybercrime Law – youth solon #cybercrimelaw #pifa
This is a statement from Kabataan Partylist. The government is now resorting to “puny excuses” to out-rule the temporary restraining order (TRO) issued by the...
Improvement in the Philippines’ ranking in the 2012 Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index
This is a press statement from the National Competitiveness Council We are pleased to note an improvement in the Philippines’ ranking in the 2012 Transparency...
Sec. Lacierda on the President’s meeting with members of the House on the Responsible Parenthood Bill
The President met today with members of the House of Representatives to discuss the Responsible Parenthood Bill. The President began his remarks by telling the...
Paskong RH – RH Law Now! #RHBill
Legazpi city – The Purple Ribbon for RH Campaign continues its month long initiative entitled “Paskong RH – RH Law Now!” via the regional launch...