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...
On Third Anniversary of Maguindanao Massacre, @noynoyquino Needs to Act
via Human Rights Watch Philippines Philippines: No Progress Disarming, Demobilizing Militias The Aquino administration has done little to disarm and demobilize militias and paramilitary forces...
Prioritize children in 2013 polls, kids urge LP and UNA and other politicians #juanvote
via Save the Children The children have spoken. They want pro-children candidates who will include recommendations of children in their campaign platforms for next year’s...
Groups set National Day of Protest against high electricity rates on Nov. 22
via Freedom from Debt Coalition The Freedom from Debt Coalition, together with various people’s organizations, will be holding a National Day of Protest on November...
10 reasons to join the National Day of Action against rising electricity rates & other power issues on November 22 #kuryentiis
via Freedom from Debt Coalition Sampung mahahalagang dahilan kung bakit kailangang lumahok sa pambansang pagkilos sa ika-22 ng Nobyembre 2012: 1. Ang pagkilos ay laban...
BATTERY, ASSAULT, and MURDER – this was what happened to the FOI bill
BAM goes the Freedom of Information bill! BATTERY, ASSAULT, and MURDER – this was what happened to the FOI bill today at the hearing of...
Non-Passage of the FOI Bill in the 15th Congress is Not Acceptable
Carpe diem! Seize the day! A little over three months ago, Speaker Belmonte uttered these words to summon his colleagues in the House of Representatives...
People Power saves Krus na Ligas from Epals #epalwatch
The National Historical Institute issued an order to stop the construction of the expansion of the Krus na Ligas Barangay Hall named as Belmonte Hall,...
Farmers may pay the price for ASEAN economic growth
via Oxfam Philippines As foreign and private investments in agriculture continue to swell in Southeast Asia, the irony isn’t lost on its small farmers. “Instead...
Project NOAH for Android (Public BETA)
Download the Project Noah app Smart Communications, Inc. and the Department of Science and technology (DOST) jointly launched last October 17 the mobile app of...
Statement of Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail F. Valte on the canonization of Blessed Pedro Calungsod
On October 21, 2012, the Catholic world comes together as Pope Benedict XVI proclaims Blessed Pedro Calungsod as Saint of the Catholic Church. This is...
President Aquino Should Sign Landmark Disappearances Law
Break With Past Administrations, Show Regional Leadership (New York, October 18, 2012) – President Benigno Aquino III should sign into law a bill criminalizing enforced...
Netizens on “Red Alert” after Supreme Court’s TRO
This is a press statement from the Foundation for Media Alternatives and PIFA Some bloggers demand apology from Palace for “threatening democracy” Manila, Philippines –...
Crowdsourcing Act allows people to participate online
Senator Teofisto “TG” Guingona III has filed Senate Bill No. 3300, otherwise known as “The Crowdsourcing Act of 2012.” The bill allows people to comment...
Appeal to Supreme Court of the Philippine Republic: Support “Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012”
This is a press statement from R-I-S-E (Responsible Internet Social Empowerment) Dear Honorable Supreme Court Justices, In today’s battle against cybercriminals, we affirm our sincere...