UPHOLDING OUR ELECTORAL PROCESS IS AN “ESSENTIAL”
UPHOLDING OUR ELECTORAL PROCESS IS AN “ESSENTIAL” A year away from the 2022 National Elections, Democracy Watch Philippines renews its call that democracy must go on. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced societies to rethink what is necessary for human beings to survive. In the Philippines, quarantine classifications note various degrees of “essential” and “non-essential” activity […]
Commentary: Another Labor Day in a pandemic
Paco Pangalangan (Philstar.com) On May 1, 1903, thousands of workers, under the Union Obrero Democratica de Filipinas (UODF), organized and marched from Plaza Moriones in Tondo to Malacañang to demand fairer working conditions. Over a century later, the Philippines continues to celebrate the day to commemorate hard-working Filipinos. This year, however, for millions of Filipino […]
Commentary: Re-evaluating our stance, alliances vis-a-vis the West Philippine Sea
by Paco Pangalangan originally published in Philstar.com Last month, over 200 vessels of the Chinese Maritime Militia—China’s unofficial navy—were spotted in the area of Julian Felipe Reef, just 175 nautical miles off the coast of Palawan and well within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). It is the latest of China’s moves that sets aside the […]
Protect our Seas and Territory
Democracy Watch calls on the current administration to stop appeasing China and refrain from the habitual understatement of China’s obvious mal-intent in the West Philippine Sea. We must rightfully claim, and protect our stake in the islands of our seas.
Commentary: Why digital transformation needs the private sector’s spirit
by Paco Pangalangan originally published in Philstar.com The Stratbase ADR Institute recently launched a quarterly virtual roundtable discussion series highlighting the business sector’s role in addressing economic insecurity brought upon by the pandemic. Kicked-off last month, the inaugural session brought together thought leaders from the country’s most prominent business groups to talk about how the private […]