Oxfam Pilipinas, PKKK launch Care Connect in Biliran

Oxfam Pilipinas, Pambansang Koalisyon ng Kababaihan sa Kanayunan (PKKK), together with the Government of Canada, Oxfam Canada, and local organizations, launched the Care Connect project in Biliran on July 24, 2025, emphasizing the need to recognize care work as real work and institutionalize care programs and policies at the local level.

We Save Lives

Statement: Enact the Imminent Disaster Bill into law

June 11, 2025

As the country heads into typhoon season, Oxfam Pilipinas urges lawmakers and the president to swiftly enact the Imminent Disaster Bill into law—so we can act in advance and protect our people and livelihood even before disasters strike.

We Promote Gender Justice

Statement: Tugon sa krisis ng tumataas na HIV cases: Dapat CSE para kontra HIV

June 5, 2025

Oxfam Pilipinas believes that the Comprehensive Sexuality Education or CSE is a crucial and long-term solution that can help address the alarming rise of HIV cases in the Philippines.

We Build Resilient Communities

EmpowerHer campaign highlights value of recognizing unpaid care work rendered by women in households

April 25, 2025

The campaign kicks off with an online forum, ‘Family or Career, Why Not Both? Pag-usapan natin paano sumakses sa bahay at buhay', highlighting the effects of assigning majority of unpaid care and domestic work to women in the typical Filipino household.

We Promote Climate Justice

84% of Filipinos want corporations taxed for envi damage – survey

July 31, 2025

Among all surveyed countries, the Philippines ranked first in terms of the highest number of respondents (85%) who would support political candidates who prioritize taxing the super rich and polluting corporations such as oil, gas and coal companies.

37 Years of Championing an Equal Future

We are proud to mark our 37th year with a new milestone—Oxfam Pilipinas is officially the 22nd affiliate of the Oxfam International confederation! Hear from our leaders why this milestone matters and what it means for our fight against poverty and injustice.

Updates

CSOs urge ASEAN Energy Ministers to adopt 9-point Agenda for APAEC 2026-2030

June 24, 2025

The 3rd Southeast Asia Collaborative Convening of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) on Just Energy Transition was participated by about 50 CSOs in June 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Photo from Fair Finance Asia and Oxfam Pilipinas.

Between Adapting and Transforming: NGOs Navigating the Polycrises

June 17, 2025

On May 21, 2025, leading figures from the Philippine civil society and development sector convened in Quezon City for the forum, “Between Adapting and Transforming: NGOs Navigating the Polycrises.” Featuring insights from Oxfam International’s Executive Director, Amitabh Behar, and prominent local voices, the dialogue tackled the escalating global “polycrisis” — a convergence of violent conflict, […]

Over 190,000 Affected by BARMM Floods; Oxfam partners launch emergency response

May 28, 2025

On 21 May, Oxfam Pilipinas, People’s Disaster Risk Reduction Network, and United Youth of the Philippines-Women (UnYPhil-Women) deployed rapid assessment teams and provided hygiene and water kits to 214 households in Brgy. Lagundi and Balong in Tugunan in the BARMM Special Geographic Area. A further 150 families were also provided with household items to replace dining and kitchen items lost during the flooding.

Our domestic workers deserve better

April 30, 2025

Within countless households across the Philippines, domestic workers provide essential care work for other families so their own families may live. And yet, they are among the most vulnerable and underappreciated workers in the country.  Long hours, below-minimum wages, little to no social protection, and, in extreme cases, outright abuse characterize their experience.