The Manila Critics Circle (MCC) and Academics Unite for Democracy and Human Rights (AUDHR) on Wednesday, March 23, decried the red-tagging and vandalism of two bookstores, Popular Bookstores and Solidaridad Bookshop. (Photo courtesy of Popular Bookstore / Facebook) On Tuesday, March 22, owner and...
The virtual voter education campaign of Democracy Watch Philippines dubbed as Vote Right 2022 has earned the support of the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Screenshot Comelec FB Comelec Acting Chairman Socorro Inting believes such an approach is fitting and effective in reaching the greatest...
Senator Imee Marcos on Friday, March 4 encouraged the government to find new suppliers of wheat and develop the production of non-wheat flours to prevent sudden spikes in the prices of bread and noodles that are staples of the Filipino diet. Marcos, chairwoman of the Senate committee on economic...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will partner with Democracy Watch Philippines to promote voter education among Filipino youth and first-time voters in the May 2022 polls. Comelec/MB Comelec and Democracy Watch Philippines will formally sign an agreement on Friday, March 4 in Intramuros,...
As the Russia-Ukraine conflict escalates, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Wednesday, March 2 underscored the need for the government to protect the safety of Filipinos in Ukraine, majority of whom are in the capital Kyiv, and nearby areas. “We are, without a doubt, living in tumultuous...
Senator Imee Marcos on Tuesday, March 1, said it is “imperative” for all Filipinos to leave Ukraine at once, after the European Union (EU) decided to arm the beleaguered nation’s army. Marcos added that the government needs to prepare for the larger-scale evacuation of overseas Filipino...
FILIPINOS can do their part in upholding our democracy not only by voting for the right candidates but, in this age of technology, fighting disinformation that distorts people’s ability to make sound decisions, panelists in a virtual town hall discussion said Tuesday. During the launch of Vote...
Senator Richard Gordon on Friday called on the government to prepare a multi-partisan contingency plan for the country amid the worsening situation over Ukraine with credible threats of an all-out war in Eastern Europe. “War in Eastern Europe over Ukraine is fraught with dangers. I urge the...
As the country commemorates the 36th anniversary of the People Power Revolution, President Duterte called on Filipinos to honor the people who continue to keep the democracy alive. The EDSA People Power monument In his People Power anniversary message on Friday, Feb. 25, Duterte said that memories...
Senator Grace Poe on Thursday appealed to the Philippine government to prioritize the possible repatriation of the Filipinos in Ukraine where military tension is now high over Russia’s impending invasion. “All hands should be on deck for the urgent evacuation of Filipinos from Ukraine amid...
Senatorial candidate Herbert “Bistek” Bautista on Thursday called on telecommunication companies in the Philippines to ensure unimpeded communication between the estimated 300 Filipinos in Ukraine and their families here as tension between Russia and Ukraine rages. Bautista appealed to the...
Presidential candidate Sen. Manny Pacquiao is calling on all Filipinos to pray for peace in Eastern Europe and for the de-escalation of conflict in Ukraine, now the target of a Russian invasion. Sen. Manny Pacquiao welcomed by supporters “Napakahalaga ng panalangin sa panahong ito dahil tila...
