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Oxfam Pilipinas Statement on the Postponement of BARMM Parliamentary Elections

October 13, 2025

Oxfam Pilipinas expresses grave concern over the postponement of the BARMM Parliamentary Elections, recognizing that it risks setting back the gains of the Bangsamoro peace process and delaying the Bangsamoro people’s exercise of their democratic rights. The right to choose one’s representatives is essential to any democracy, yet once again, the Bangsamoro people face delays […]

Oxfam Pilipinas delivers urgent aid to communities reeling from Cebu quake, recent typhoons

October 11, 2025

Oxfam Pilipinas launched a ₱68.1 million (€1 million) humanitarian appeal to support 18,000 families (90,000 individuals) affected by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck offshore near Bogo City, northern Cebu, on September 30, 2025.

Humanitarian NGOs Welcome New Philippine Imminent Disaster Law 

September 26, 2025

The landmark legislation, Republic Act No. 12287, paves the way for proactive government response, protecting people before floods, typhoons, or other hazards hit 

Oxfam Pilipinas at PKKK inilunsad ang ‘Care Connect’ sa Wao, Lanao del Sur

August 18, 2025

Inilunsad noong ang Care Connect Project ng Oxfam Pilipinas, katuwang ang Pambansang Koalisyon ng Kababaihan sa Kanayunan (PKKK), Pamahalaan ng Canada, Oxfam Canada, at mga lokal na organisasyon sa bayan ng Wao noong Agist 7, dalawang ara bago ang International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples..

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.

Oxfam Pilipinas, PKKK launch Care Connect in Biliran

July 28, 2025

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.

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, […]

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.

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.