Category Archives: Advocacy

Choosing the Right Candidate

Having trouble choosing the right political candidate? Maybe there are a few you are leaning towards, but something about them just does not sit well with you. For example, maybe one of the candidates you like advocates a push to solve global warming, but drives a gas-guzzling Hummer. So what exactly should you do? Break…

Election Day Declared as Special Public Non-working Holiday

May 13, 2013 is a special public (non-working) holiday throughout the country. Based on Proclamation  No. 571 signed by President Aquino on April 23, the national and local election day is declared a special public (non-working) holiday to enable the people to properly exercise their right of suffrage. Source: http://pmap.org.ph/content/research/circular-2013-011/ Choose your leaders wisely, better…

Let’s Make 2013 Election Clear: An Appeal to Candidates

Candidates would need to know that having a position in the government is not just a title. People who are elected are expected to show that they are right for the job. One of the mistakes that candidates make is they think that being elected is a ticket to being more popular when in fact,…

The Basics to H.I.V.

Aim for a zero HIV Philippines. Know more and understand the basics to HIV through this infographics. Image credit: aidsphil.org

International Women’s Day 2013

I thought of sharing this information Assisting VAW (Violence Against Women) Survivors to the readers to celebrate Women’s Day. This came from an email sent by EnGenderRights. Frequently Asked Questions on RA9262 1J What is the law that penalizes Anti-Violence against Women and Their Children (Anti-VAWC)1 The law on Anti-Violence against Women and Their Children…

Daughter writes a letter to missing father on the 6th year of disappearance

Dear Tatay, I am writing you again a letter that I am not sure if you will be able to read. I guess I am still writing you, even after six years of your disappearance, for my own comfort. I’d like to think that maybe somehow my message will reach you. I would like to…

Tips in Responsible Gun Owning

There have been some cases of murder last year because of irresponsible use of guns. A lot of people are already signing protests to stop gun use. There are some tips to follow for responsible gun owning: Keep the gun locked away so that kids cannot touch it. It is advisable to keep the guns…