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CHR holds 2nd Roundtable Discussion on the Human Rights Defenders Protection Bill
September 26, 2026QUEZON CITY, Philippines — The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) organized its second roundtable discussion on the Human Rights Defenders (HRD) Protection bill aiming to consult stakeholders from various sectors and advocacies for inputs into the draft legislation. The roundtable discussion is part of a series of consultations the Commission has conducted to develop a […]
No to Pax Silica, Yes to People-Centered Development
September 1, 2026PRESS RELEASEAugust 31, 2026 QUEZON CITY, Philippines — The Council for People’s Development and Governance (CPDG) joined the launch of Network Opposed to Pax Silica at the CICM Maryhill School of Theology in Quezon City. The event was attended by advocates, farmers, indigenous leaders and indigenous community members, workers, people’s organizations, civil society organizations, environmental […]
Foreign Interference Bills Threaten Civic Space and Solidarity
August 14, 2026The Council for People’s Development and Governance (CPDG), alongside the National Union of People’s Lawyers (NUPL) attended the House Committee Technical Working Group (TWG) meeting last 03 August 2026 on the consolidated Foreign Influence and Interference Act (FIIA) measures (House Bills 1068, 3218, 4214, 4887, 4890, 7200, and 9195). Following the proceedings, CPDG maintains its […]
Pass Inclusive Measures CADB and SOGIE, Reject Terror Bills—CPDG
August 12, 2026On July 31, 2026, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) and the Stop the Discrimination Coalition (STD) held a second roundtable discussion on proposed measures Comprehensive Anti-Discrimination Bill (CADB) and the SOGIE Equality Bill at the Jose Luis Martin C. Gascon Building, CHR, Quezon City. The roundtable discussion focused on recommendations for the creation of […]
Press Release: CSOs, Media Reject the Trap of Emerging Terror Bills
July 25, 2026On July 17, 2026, the Council for People’s Development and Governance (CPDG), Altermidya, and IBON Foundation held a consultation forum on the implications on what civil society regard as emerging additional “terror” legislation. Titled “It’s a Trap! The Perils of Emerging Terror Bills”, pending legislation at the 20th Congress: Digital Media Anti-False Information Act or […]
SONA 2026 ni Marcos Jr., Tinapatan ng State of the Peasant Address (SOPA) ng KMP at PATRIA
July 25, 2026Hulyo 24, 2026 | Philippine Coconut Authority, Diliman, Quezon City – Tatlong araw bago ang ikalimang State of the Nation Address (SONA) ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., isinagawa ng Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) at Pagkakaisa para sa Tunay na Reporma sa Lupa (PATRIA) ang State of the Peasant Address (SOPA 2026) bilang pagtatasa […]
Maza calls for the repeal of government terror laws, halt to new terror bills
July 15, 2026“The anti-terror laws engendered widespread government impunity that is diametrically opposed to its constitutional mandate, especially the protection of the economic, social, civil and political rights of its citizenry.” This was one of the major statements made by Liza Maza, a former member of the House of Representatives and spokesperson for the Council for People’s […]
Groups launch “Save the Rice Granary” movement against massive land use conversion in Central Luzon
June 5, 2026Today marks the launch of the “Save the Rice Granary” movement, a campaign that aims to amplify farmers’ call to stop the rampant land-use conversion of massive agricultural lands in Central Luzon. Considered as the Rice Granary of the Philippines, Central Luzon is the top rice-producing region in the country. However, it continues to lose […]
Honoring Cristina “Cris” Muñoz’s Life of Service and Courage
January 14, 2026The Council for People’s Development and Governance (CPDG) mourns the passing of Ms. Cristina “Cris” Muñoz, a devoted development worker, human rights defender, and a central figure in the life of the Community Empowerment Network (CERNET). We extend our deepest condolences to her family and loved ones, to her colleagues and the communities served by […]
Safeguard Small-Scale Fishers, Restore Our Seas
November 21, 2025As the world marks World Fisheries Day, the Council for People’s Development and Governance (CPDG) amplifies the urgent calls of coastal communities and fisherfolk organizations confronting the intensified threats to their survival. Small-scale fisherfolk—already among the country’s poorest sector—continue to face severe livelihood losses due to large commercial vessels intruding into municipal waters, destructive reclamation […]