Monthly Archives: November 2009
A symbol, reinvented
The most powerful symbol perhaps for the Filipino as a nation is the yellow ribbon tied to Ninoy Aquino and then to the fight that Tita Cory continued to her deathbed. According to a story published in the Inquirer, it … Continue reading
Filed under Advocacy Strategies, Politics
Reproductive Rights Activists Demand Government Response to the CEDAW Committee and Consent to the Visit of CEDAW Experts
October 13, 2009, Manila — When Sylvia Pabustan went to a Manila City health clinic seeking family planning services, she was told that the clinic could not give her family planning supplies because “if someone from Manila City Hall found … Continue reading
Filed under health, United Nations, Women
Climate change videos you can use for class
One of the reasons I started this blogsite is to increase access to advocacy materials and information for teachers and colleagues in the field of advocacy. Filipinos are very talented and adept in many issues and we do quickly respond … Continue reading
Filed under Advocacy Strategies, Environment
Applications for the Health Policy Fellowship Program- Regional Fellows
HEALTH POLICY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM UPecon Foundation, Inc. A USAID- supported project in partnership with FACE, Inc and UCSF-IGH The Health Policy Development Program (HPDP) The HPDP is a USAID-supported, 5-year initiative implemented by the UPecon Foundation, Inc. It aims to … Continue reading
Filed under Uncategorized
Message nix in Noynoy MTV
After watching the Noynoy MTV electoral ad, “Hindi ka Nag-iisa”, a feeling of frustration silenced me. Like expecting a hero that never came. Like tasting a suka that was never maasim enough. It is technically superb and is supported by a stellar cast … Continue reading
Filed under Advocacy Strategies, Politics
