Digital Advances towards a Transparent and Accountable Democracy
Democracy Watch Philippines believes that the COVID-19 has brought risks, but it has also brought opportunities for change. Civil society must make a collective effort to ensure that these opportunities, particularly e-governance, are harnessed in the pursuit of greater accountability and transparency, and the strengthening of our oversight and watchdog institutions. Such efforts will go a long way in building a mature democracy and a responsive government.
Transparency and Accountability: Regaining Public Trust through Democratic Governance
Democracy Watch Philippines, in partnership with Stratbase ADR Institute and Transparency International-Philippines, will be holding a multi-sectoral vTHD entitled, “Transparency and Accountability: Regaining Public Trust through Democratic Governance,” on 30 June 2020, Tuesday, from 9:00 am – 11:00 am.
Commentary: Digital infrastructure to bridge divide
It is crucial that we prioritize our digital infrastructure to bridge the country’s socioeconomic divide. We must ensure that our all citizens can participate in this new normal and reap its digital dividends.
Declaring Sovereignty 122 years After Our Independence
Today marks our 122nd year of independence from a foreign colonizer and oppressor. It is the hope of Democracy Watch Philippines that on this day we remind ourselves not to let history repeat itself.
Socially responsible partnership
Doing the right thing is not always easy. This is why it is important to attract the right kind of investors and for the government to only partner with socially responsible organizations, ones that are out to serve not only their shareholders but the Filipino people as well.