DEMOCRACY WATCH PHILIPPINES: An informed citizenry is a vital component of a strong democracy!
This is a wakeup call to all Filipino netizens to be responsible readers and contributors to the social media platforms.
While social media gives us the power to freely express our thoughts and sentiments with a touch of a button, we should all remember that the exercise of such power comes with great accountability.
Democracy Watch statement on the Freedom of Information Executive Order to be signed
Image Source: Official Gazette Democracy Watch advocates for strategic policy reforms and citizen-led initiatives towards a development-oriented system of democratic governance that is just, transparent, and accountable. In the pursuit of its objectives, Democracy Watch lauds President Rodrigo Duterte’s initiative to issue an Executive Order implementing the provisions of the Freedom of Information Bill within […]
Democracy Watch: 2016 polls successful and credible
Image Source: The Philippine Star Democracy Watch lauds the Commission of Elections and all parties responsible for the successful and credible conducts of the May 9 elections. The world saw more than 44 million Filipinos troop to their respective polling precincts and made their voices heard through a process that has long been a cornerstone […]
Democracy Watch to Pacquiao: Take Public Service Seriously!
Image Source: South China Morning Post Election watchdog Democracy Watch said that more than the legal implications of Sarangani representative and UNA senatorial candidate Manny Pacquiao’s upcoming boxing match, a bigger issue is the athlete-politician’s priorities. While legal experts have conflicting views on the legality of airing the April 9 fight, the voting public should […]