PH election

Oxfam, partner orgs urge Filipinos to spend holiday break in ‘discernment,’ to vote for candidates with integrity, proven track record

April 12, 2022

Oxfam Pilipinas and partner organizations called on Filipinos to spend the holiday break this week reflecting and discerning what is best for the country, including picking electoral candidates who have integrity and a proven track record in helping those who are in need. “With less than a month left before the elections, it’s important that […]

Groups ‘hungry for change’ demand inclusion of food justice and land rights on campaign platforms

July 20, 2020

In time for World Food Day 2018 and the second-to-the-last of filing of Certificates of Candidacy (COCs) in the Philippines, around 300 members of marginalized sectors and advocacy groups gathered in front of the Commission on Elections office in Manila today. The groups behind the mobilization titled “Karapatan sa Pagkain, Ipaglaban sa Halalan!” aim to […]

Elect leaders who will champion women’s rights, voters urged

March 22, 2019

Women’s rights organizations are encouraging voters to elect future leaders who are “ready and willing” to champion solutions to pressing issues faced by women. At a press launch on Friday in celebration of the National Women’s Month, a five-point feminist policy agenda that must be addressed by political aspirants and future government leaders was presented. […]

Groups ‘hungry for change’ demand inclusion of food justice and land rights on campaign platforms

October 16, 2018

In time for World Food Day 2018 and the second-to-the-last of filing of Certificates of Candidacy (COCs) in the Philippines, around 300 members of marginalized sectors and advocacy groups gathered in front of the Commission on Elections office in Manila today. The groups behind the mobilization titled “Karapatan sa Pagkain, Ipaglaban sa Halalan!” aim to […]