Rappler's latest stories on civil society
Cebu governor says no more fund transfers to NGOs, CSOs
Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia says she wants to avoid a controversy similar to the pork barrel scam
ASEAN NGOs decry rights atrocities, inequitable policies in the region
'An important element of the discussions is to really strengthen the solidarity of the peoples among Southeast Asia'
Civic groups offer 10 recommendations to make ASEAN inclusive
ASEAN civil society groups say that the protection of human rights in the region is 'inadequate'
ASEAN civil society groups to highlight human rights issues in region
'ASEAN is not a safe place for human rights activists and defenders, journalists, and people who have been progressive and modernizing ideas,' says the steering committee of the ASEAN Civil Society Conference to be held in Manila
Palawan CSOs see hope in Renewable Portfolio Standards
'Palawan has a lot of land, so there is definitely [a] potential to put up renewable energy here,' says National Renewable Energy Board Chairman Jose Layug
ASEAN countries urged to boost spending on social protection
A UNESCAP report says expanding coverage for social protection is among the schemes that could distribute economic growth and limit inequality
The beckoning
How Brother Armin Luistro is responding to the realities he saw as a government official and how civil society’s role may be on the rise again
HRW on war on drugs: PH needs 'international intervention'
Describing the Philippine situation as a human rights calamity Human Rights Watch Deputy Director Phelim Kine says the Philippines needs an urgent international intervention to address human rights violations
CODE-NGO to Diokno: Reconsider plan to drop BUB
The Caucus of Development NGO Networks urges budget secretary Benjamin Diokno to review of the bottom up budgeting program before pushing through with their plan
What a Duterte presidency will mean for climate action in the Philippines
As president he will chair the Climate Change Commission which mainly negotiates for the country at the United Nations
The time has come to break free from fossil fuel
While we have been so active in climate change negotiations we have to match it with actually protecting and conserving our environment We have all the progressive laws and policies but the problem is implementation
IN PHOTOS: Paris streets festive, call for climate justice
Take a look at how Parisians took over the streets in the name of climate justice
#COP21: Paris pact draws cheers, but what's next?
Various sectors praise the Paris deal But the clock is ticking they warn
WATCH: A red line at the heart of #COP21
Over a hundred civil society representatives carry a long trail of red cloth to represent red lines In climate negotations red lines refer to issues that cannot be compromised
Ombudsman urged to probe 'chronic absenteeism' in House
Civil society leaders say the habitual absence of some lawmakers erodes public trust
Social Dev't Celebration: CSOs to converge for inclusive growth
Civil society continues to have an active role in the Philippines Many civil society organizations are involved in grassroots work policy and advocacy work and reform agendas
#KeepUsInTheRoom: Civil society protests lockdown of Bonn climate negotiations
Civil society organizations are locked out from the climate negotiations on with only negotiators and delegates allowed inside the conference center
The moral compass of ASEAN
Philippines has become ASEAN s moral compass through its commitment to democracy the rule of law good governance freedom of speech and association economic transparency and international law
In ASEAN, women empowerment low on priority list
Civil societies in Southeast Asia question why ASEAN member countries are able to find compromise when it comes to economic and political issues but refuse to give up sovereignty when it comes to human rights
ASEAN countries slow in funding women empowerment
Despite the establishment of the ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children member states have dragged their feet in donating money to the commission stalling its projects and work plan
Hollande PH visit, Corona joins ouster, Enrile at Makati Med | The wRap
French President Hollande visits the Philippines to fight climate change Former chief justice Corona says “Oust Aquino ” Senator Enrile is rushed to Makati Medical Center
NGOs and the rise of new leaders
People like myself who teach and practice development work can only hope that someday as it did during the People Power Revolution the margins can take center stage and that the grassroots can eventually grow in the gardens of Malacañang
Lessons for the academe from Jesse Robredo
Jesse’s stirring words become more crucial today as we confront the public cynicism amid the never ending tales of corruption issues and deepening social inequality
Domain .NGO to be launched for non-government orgs
NGO will give civil society its own home on the Internet
Politically divided Indonesians unite for Palestinians
Small businesses civil society groups and activists have launched various initiatives to raise funds and spread awareness about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza
15th annual Mindanao Peacebuilding Institute begins
MPI is an Asian peacebuilding training institute grounded in the Mindanao context using models developed and adapted for and by Asians
Delay in graphic warning bill 'persecuting Filipinos' – groups
A 2008 Australian study shows exposure to graphic health warnings can make smokers think twice about smoking
Bangsamoro draft law complete, set to be submitted to Palace
Mindanao CSOs will hold a rally Monday afternoon to mark another step forward in the peace roadmap
DILG to prioritize Yolanda areas for anti-poverty projects
DILG is hoping local governments can draft clear plans for spending the money
PH disaster agency puzzle: What to do with civil society?
Civil society organizations tell the Philippine government: don t leave us out
Brazil dreams of zero hunger
Through Brazil s government program Fome Zero a well informed public becomes the country s greatest weapon against hunger
NDRRMC: Too many cooks spoil the broth
The law creating the NDRRMC may have its innovations but it fails Yolanda s horrific test
US, China, Google on the spot over spying
THE IGF s workshop on online oppression sparks a heated debate
USAID launches $24M Phil-Am fund for civil society
The United States Agency for International Development launches a new fund for civil society organizations
The rains of Maring: Lessons learned
To work preparedness must be a public private endeavor Unfortunately the business and commercial sectors went their merry way
Empower citizens, prepare LGUs
Congresswomen Leni Robredo and Kaka Bag ao join NGOs in their crusade for people power governance
Soon in PH: crowdsourced laws?
Sen TG Guingona refiles his crowdsourcing bill allowing netizens to participate in the lawmaking process
High hopes for PWD-inclusive election
A free concert to encourage PWDs to cast their votes in the coming elections was held Monday May 6
Bottom-up budgeting: Moving up, but long way to go
After rejecting citizen groups proposals for the budget regional officials asked citizen leaders to sign an alternative list the officials themselves drafted
5 tips for the confused, frustrated voter
Stuck with Mr Trapo Madame Epal and father and son politico what can voters do?
Anti-tobacco group demands Recto's resignation
The Action for Economic Reforms says Recto defied the Aquino administration s reform agenda by endorsing a watered down version of the sin tax bill
