Voter education is a regular activity held during election season. Various groups from civil society, churches, the academe, and government work to educate individuals on casting their ballots. From the use of vote counting machines to the ways to engage in campaigns and other election processes, voter education has been a normal practice leading up to the polls. These, however, are not normal times. Read More

Elections are a key exercise of Philippine democracy. There are over 65.7 million individuals who will decide the next six years of the country’s leadership. With this, many youth voters will be casting their ballots for the first time. It is thus necessary to create spaces for them to learn more about elections and what… Read More

In the fast-approaching elections, one should see that leaders, good and bad, will come and go. As we ponder on who is most worthy of our trust, we should consider the character and capacity of those wooing our votes. Can they be institution builders who have the right understanding and vision to make our country competitive in the global digital economy? Read More

Indeed, tackling environmental risks and pushing for a more sustainable and resilient future is a responsibility shared by all of society, exemplifying the true bayanihan spirit that Filipinos are known for. Read More

We thank everyone who participated in the virtual round table discussion (vRTD) entitled, ” No One Should be Left Behind Amid the Continuing Pandemic – Facilitating the Implementation of the Rare Disease Law for 2022″, which gathered relevant stakeholders who specifically discussed the support needed to facilitate the utilization of the allocation based on the 2022 General Appropriations Act for the implementation of the Rare Diseases Act. Read More

We need a leader that acknowledges and comprehends the potential of a true partnership between the public and private sectors, and acts from that appreciation. Imagine if PPP were not just some clever acronym but a guiding principle that governs each stakeholder’s role in the process. Imagine a scenario where everybody knows the destination, what their role is based on their expertise, mandate, and resources. Read More

We need to further strengthen the productive balance between the public and private education systems. Our educational institutions should be treated as a structural pillar that not only trains our workforce but teaches our people the morals, values, and duties as Filipino citizens. Read More