We Need a Responsive and Adaptive Governance
Democracy Watch firmly believes that multi-sectoral partnership is key to effectively and efficiently respond to the needs of Filipinos during and after this pandemic. We hope that the government can adapt to its situation and that it seeks adequate solutions for societal issues in the nexus of public and private partnership.
2019 Midterm Elections in Review: An Assessment of the ‘Credibility’ of the 2019 Midterm Elections
Stratbase ADR Institute is pleased to share free access to its Special Study entitled, “2019 Midterm Elections in Review: An Assessment of the ‘Credibility’ of the 2019 Midterm Elections.”
Labor Day in a labor-less Lockdown
How ironic that we celebrate Labor Day today when so many Filipino workers are without work due to the pandemic-induced Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ). At the same time however, it is apt that we now remember the important economic and social contributions of workers as we make plans to restart our economy in our new […]
Crisis response with efficiency and transparency
Democracy Watch extends its utmost gratitude to civil society and the business community for sharing their time and resources to mobilize a response to this crisis. Initiatives such as Project Ugnayan represent what civil society, religious groups, LGUs, and the country’s top business groups can accomplish when joining forces.
Where is your urgency? Where is our money?
On April 1, 2020, President Rodrigo Duterte addressed the nation to emphasize the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic, adding that the crisis is getting even worse. This is undeniable, as the number of infected has risen to 2,311 and the number of deaths due to the virus stands at 96. He also mentioned that his […]