#SaysayNgKasaysayan campaign launched for 50th anniversary of Martial Law declaration; various activities set
This August, to commemorate History Month, a campaign to protect our history and the truth was launched and announced by #FactsFirstPH, ABKD (Akademiya at Bayan...
The Vape Law – how much of a danger is it to our kids and what can we do now?
The news that the Vape Bill, short for Senate Bill 2239 or the “Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Act”, had lapsed into law last...
Stratbase ADR Institute launches a book containing policy recommendations for the next President
The Philippines faces a multifaceted set of issues as a new administration is about to be ushered in on June 30, 2022. Stratbase Albert del...
Download the NAMFREL app and help ensure integrity of the 2022 elections
The spirit of volunteerism is everywhere and it is unlike anything seen before in an election. People are contributing, donating, volunteering time and effort for...
NAMFREL calls on COMELEC not to weaponize power and authority against the people
(Note: This statement was released April 25, 2022 by the National Movement for Free Elections or NAMFREL. The statement came in the wake of a...
#FactsFirstPH asks candidates to fight lies and lead fact-based campaigns
Below is an open letter sent by Facts First PH to all the presidential candidates this afternoon. The #FactsFirstPH initiative is a multi-layer, multi-sectoral effort,...
Joint media statement on the cyber attacks against news websites
As a member of the #FactsFirstPH initiative, comprising more than 100 groups from different sectors, we at Blogwatch are compelled to add our voice to...
#FactsFirstPH to Filipinos: The battle for facts needs you
The battle for facts needs you. This is what more than 100 organizations from the media, coalitions, civil society, business, academe, law, and the Church...
Various artists launch ‘Tayo ang Tutugon’ music album highlighting key issues for the upcoming polls
Music and the arts have always been a part of the political scene. It will be no different this time as various artists, singers, songwriters,...
Statement of Dr. Anthony Leachon before the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee (October 19, 2021)
(We are reproducing in full the statement read by Dr. Anthony Leachon last October 19, 2021 at the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on the...
More doctors join the expression of indignation and calls to action
6 past Department of Health (DOH) secretaries 3 past DOH undersecretaries Several past presidents and leaders of medical societies In total, around 470 doctors (and...
Finally! The health sector is collectively calling out against corruption and its voice is LOUD AND CLEAR!
Is this the tipping point? For the longest time, I had been quite frustrated with the medical profession. It was pretty obvious that the pandemic...
NAMFREL suggests enhancement measures for the Automated Elections System (AES)
In June 2021, the National Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL) submitted a position paper to COMELEC and Congress entitled “Enhancing the AES with the Adoption...
#MagpaRehistroKa: Vote Pilipinas launches Voter Registration Month this May
Vote Pilipinas is a non-profit, non-partisan online and offline information campaign aimed at mobilizing Filipinos to register to vote for the upcoming national and local...
A national plan that provides a framework for the safety of journalists is launched by multi-stakeholders
On the eve of the 10th year anniversary of the Maguindanao massacre, journalists and other stakeholders came together to witness the launch of the Philippine...