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Provincial Government of Albay and the Center for Initiatives And
Strengthening Climate Resilience Provincial Government of Albay and the SCR Center for Initiatives and Research on Climate Adaptation Case Study Summary PHILIPPINES Which of the three pillars does this project or policy intervention best illustrate? Tackling Exposure to Changing Hazards and Disaster Impacts Enhancing Adaptive Capacity Addressing Poverty, Vulnerabil- ity and their Causes In 2008, the Province of Albay in the Philippines was declared a "Global Local Government Unit (LGU) model for Climate Change Adapta- tion" by the UN-ISDR and the World Bank. The province has boldly initiated many innovative approaches to tackling disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation (CCA) in Albay and continues to integrate CCA into its current DRM structure. Albay maintains its position as the first mover in terms of climate smart DRR by imple- menting good practices to ensure zero casualty during calamities, which is why the province is now being recognized throughout the world as a local govern- ment exemplar in Climate Change Adap- tation. It has pioneered in mainstreaming “Think Global Warming. Act Local Adaptation.” CCA in the education sector by devel- oping a curriculum to teach CCA from -- Provincial Government of Albay the primary level up which will be imple- Through the leadership of Gov. Joey S. Salceda, Albay province has become the first province to mented in schools beginning the 2010 proclaim climate change adaptation as a governing policy, and the Provincial Government of Albay schoolyear. Countless information, edu- cation and communication activities have (PGA) was unanimously proclaimed as the first and pioneering prototype for local Climate Change been organized to create climate change Adaptation. -
Philippines and Elsewhere May 20, 2011
INVESTMENT CLIMATE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NEWSCLIPS Economic Reform News from the Philippines and Elsewhere May 20, 2011 Philippines Competitiveness goal set Business World, May 16, 2011 Emerging markets soon to outstrip rich ones, Eliza J. Diaz says WB Philippine Daily Inquirer, May 18, 2011 COMPETITIVENESS planners have set an Michelle V. Remo ambitious goal of boosting the Philippines’ global ranking in the next five years, highlighting Emerging economies like the Philippines will the need for sustained government interventions play an increasingly important role in the global if the country is to rise up from its perennial economy over the medium to long term, bottom half showings. continually exceeding growth rates of industrialized nations and accounting for bigger shares of the world’s output. Train line to connect Naia 3, Fort, Makati Philippine Daily Inquirer, May 18, 2011 Paolo G. Montecillo Gov’t to ask flight schools to move out of Naia Philippine Daily Inquirer, May 18, 2011 A new commuter train line may soon connect the Paolo G. Montecillo Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) terminal 3 to the Fort Bonifacio and Makati The government has given flight schools six central business districts, according to the Bases months to submit detailed plans to move out of Conversion and Development Authority Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BCDA). (Naia) to reduce delays caused by congestion at the country’s premier gateway. Mitsubishi seeks extension of railway bid Business Mirror, May 17, 2011 LTFRB gets tough on bus firms resisting gov’t Lenie Lectura inventory Philippine Daily Inquirer, May 18, 2011 MITSUBISHI Corp., one of the 15 companies Paolo G. -
Women's Political Participation and Representation in Asia
iwanaga The ability of a small elite of highly educated, upper-class Asian women’s political women to obtain the highest political positions in their country is unmatched elsewhere in the world and deserves study. But, for participation and those interested in a more detailed understanding of how women representation strive and sometimes succeed as political actors in Asia, there is a women’s marked lack of relevant research as well as of comprehensive and in asia user-friendly texts. Aiming to fill the gap is this timely and important study of the various obstacles and opportunities for women’s political Obstacles and Challenges participation and representation in Asia. Even though it brings political together a diverse array of prominent European and Asian academicians and researchers working in this field, it is nonetheless a singularly coherent, comprehensive and accessible volume. Edited by Kazuki Iwanaga The book covers a wide range of Asian countries, offers original data from various perspectives and engages the latest research on participation women in politics in Asia. It also aims to put the Asian situation in a global context by making a comparison with the situation in Europe. This is a volume that will be invaluable in women’s studies internationally and especially in Asia. a nd representation representation i n asia www.niaspress.dk Iwanaga-2_cover.indd 1 4/2/08 14:23:36 WOMEN’S POLITICAL PARTICIPATION AND REPRESENTATION IN ASIA Kazuki_prels.indd 1 12/20/07 3:27:44 PM WOMEN AND POLITICS IN ASIA Series Editors: Kazuki Iwanaga (Halmstad University) and Qi Wang (Oslo University) Women and Politics in Thailand Continuity and Change Edited by Kazuki Iwanaga Women’s Political Participation and Representation in Asia Obstacles and Challenges Edited by Kazuki Iwanaga Kazuki_prels.indd 2 12/20/07 3:27:44 PM Women’s Political Participation and Representation in Asia Obstacles and Challenges Edited by Kazuki Iwanaga Kazuki_prels.indd 3 12/20/07 3:27:44 PM Women and Politics in Asia series, No. -
From Aceh to Tacloban: Lessons from A
MAY 2014 P.18 THE AQUINOINTERVIEW The things that are happening to my country and to other parts of the world are not in the norm. We now have to consider revising our idea of the norm. PHILIPPINES PRESIDENT BENIGNO AQUINO III A publication of the ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK PLUS ADB’s TAKEHIKO NAKAO ON DISASTER PROOFING ASIA P.34 FROM ACEH TO TACLOBAN LESSONS FROM A DECADE OF DISASTER Work for Asia and the Pacifi c. Work for ADB. The only development bank dedicated to Asia and the Pacifi c is hiring people dedicated to development. ADB seeks highly qualifi ed individuals for the following vacancies: ƷɆ*!.#5ɆƷɆ%**%(Ɇ*#!)!*0ɆƷɆ%**%(Ɇ!0+.ɆƷɆ.%20!Ɇ!0+.Ɇ%**!Ɇ ƷɆ"!#1. /ɆƷɆ.*/,+.0ɆƷɆ0!.Ɇ1,,(5Ɇ* Ɇ*%00%+* +)!*Ɇ.!Ɇ!*+1.#! Ɇ0+Ɇ,,(5Ɓ +.Ɇ)+.!Ɇ !0%(/ƂɆ2%/%0Ɇ333Ɓ Ɓ+.#Ɲ.!!./ ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK Inside MAY 2014 P.18 SPECIAL REPORT THE AQUINOINTERVIEW The things that are happening to my country and to other parts of the world are not in the norm. We now have to consider revising our idea of the norm. PHILIPPINES PRESIDENT BENIGNO AQUINO III PLUS ADB’s TAKEHIKO NAKAO ON DISASTER PROOFING ASIA P.32 A publication of the ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK From Aceh to Tacloban 31 Aid Watch A rising tide of disasters has 8 What have we learned from a spurred a sharper focus on FROM decade of disaster? how aid is used ACEH TO TACLOBAN 17 Taking Cover 34 Opinion: Asia needs more protection against Takehiko Nakao the financial cost of disaster ADB President LESSONS says disaster FROM A DECADE OF DISASTER Cover Photos : Gerhard Joren (Tacloban; color); Veejay Villafranca risk will check (Tacloban; black and white); Getty Images (Aquino) Asia’s growth 32 We cannot allow the cycle of destruction and reconstruction to continue by rebuilding communities in the exact same manner. -
Philippine Political Circus
3/18/2010 THE SILLY SEASON IS UPON US 53 DAYS TO GO AND THE SUPREME COURT IS ALREADY IN THE GAME WITH US TODAY G1BO TEODORO HE’S NOT SO SILLY QRT POL / CHART 1 MARCH 2010 Philippine Political Circus The Greatest Show on Earth 53 DAYS TO GO QRT POL / CHART 2 MARCH 2010 1 3/18/2010 ELECTION QUICKFACTS POSITIONS AT STAKE 1 PRES, 1 VP, 12 SENATORS, 250 REPS, 17,600+ LOCAL GOV’T POSTS NUMBER OF CANDIDATES 90,000+ NUMBER OF REGISTERED VOTERS 50.7 MILLION (SAME NUMBER OF BALLOTS TO BE PRINTED) WINNING BIDDER FOR THE 2010 SMARTMATIC-TIM AUTOMATION ELECTION PROJECT FORWARDERS TASKED TO DEPLOY GERMALIN ENTERPRISES (NCR), ARGO FORWARDERS ELECTION MATERIALS (VISAYAS & MINDANAO), ACE LOGISTICS (SOUTHERN & NORTHERN LUZON) NUMBER OF UNIQUE BALLOTS 1,631 (CORRESPONDS TO PRECINCT -SPECIFIC BALLOTS PER CITY/MUNICIPALITY) BALLOT SIZE 26 INCHES LONG AND 8.5 INCHES WIDE TOTAL NUMBER OF CLUSTERED 75,471 PRECINCTS (COMBINED 5-7 PRECINCTS) NUMBER OF VOTERS PER PRECINCT 1, 000 MAXIMUM OFFICIAL CITIZEN’S ARM ÆPARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL FOR RESPONSIBLE VOTING (PPCRV) ÆNAMFREL NOT ACCREDITED BUT FIGHTING FOR IT SYSTEM OF VALIDATION RANDOM MANUAL PRECINCT AUDIT TO ENSURE THAT THERE WILL BE NO DISCREPANCY IN THE PCOS COUNT (1 PRECINCT PER CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT) ELECTION-RELATED KILLINGS 69 AS OF MARCH 2010, 141 IN ‘07, 189 IN ’04, 132 IN ‘01, 82 IN ’98, 89 IN ‘92 QRT POL / CHART 3 MARCH 2010 PHILIPPINE ELECTION HISTORY IN BRIEF ELECTION YEAR MAJOR FEATURES 1986 h SNAP ELECTION, IRREGULAR ELECTION h CORY WON IN THE VOTING – BUT LOST IN THE OFFICIAL COUNTING h REVOLUTION FOLLOWED 2 WEEKS LATER h GOOD VS. -
Pnoy Inaugurates BUCM Building, Calls BU a World Class University
ISSN 2094-3991 VOLUME 6, ISSUE 5 SUMMER 2014 Pres. Benigno S Aquino III leads the inauguration of the BU Heath Sciences Building and the launching of the MD-MPA Program of the BU College of Medicine held on May 19, 2014 Earl Recamunda THE PRESIDENT’S OUTBOX Even the PNoy inaugurates BUCM building, exceptional heat we have all endured this summer calls BU a world class university President Benigno education that Bicol University Governor Salceda. of 2014 has not withered S. Aquino III inaugurated on is now known for. BUCM will offer a Bicol University’s garden, May 19 the newly completed “Talaga naman pong double-course program, to which has remained BU Health Sciences Building world-class ang kahusayan ng produce graduates of Doctor to be abundant with which will house the first Bicol University,” he stated. of Medicine and Master in state-run medical school Her dream since Public Administration major in achievements, topped in the Bicol region, the the start of her term, BUCM Health Emergency and Disaster by the inauguration Bicol University College of has become one of BU Management (MD-MPA). Its and launch of the Bicol Medicine (BUCM). President Lauraya’s greatest In his speech during achievements in her 8-year, start this June, to hold classes University College of the event, he expressed his 2-term administration which firstat the batch newly ofinaugurated students andwill Medicine! admiration for the progress ends in March 2015. The blessed BU Health Sciences Having His he has seen in the Province realization of this dream, she of Albay under the leadership said, was made possible because applicants is on-going, with a Excellency Benigno S. -
Focus on the Philippines Yearbook 2010
TRANSITIONS Focus on the Philippines Yearbook 2010 FOCUS ON THE GLOBAL SOUTH Published by the Focus on the Global South-Philippines #19 Maginhawa Street, UP Village, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines Copyright@2011 By Focus on the Global South-Philippines All rights reserved. The contents of this publication may be reproduced, quoted or used as reference provided that Focus, as publisher, and the writers, will be duly recognized as the proper sources. Focus would appreciate receiving a copy of the text in which contents of this publication have been used or cited. Statistics and other data with acknowledged other sources are not properties of Focus Philippines, and thus permission for their use in other publication should be coordinated with the pertinent owners/offices. Editor Clarissa V. Militante Assistant Editor Carmen Flores-Obanil Lay-out and Design Amy T. Tejada Contributing Writers Walden Bello Jenina Joy Chavez Jerik Cruz Prospero de Vera Herbert Docena Aya Fabros Mary Ann Manahan Clarissa V. Militante Carmen Flores-Obanil Dean Rene Ofreneo Joseph Purruganan Filomeno Sta. Ana Researcher of Economic Data Cess Celestino Photo Contributions Jimmy Domingo Lina Sagaral Reyes Contents ABOUT THE WRITERS OVERVIEW 1 CHAPTER 1: ELECTIONS 15 Is Congress Worth Running for? By Representative Walden Bello 17 Prosecuting GMA as Platform By Jenina Joy Chavez 21 Rating the Candidates: Prosecution as Platform Jenina Joy Chavez 27 Mixed Messages By Aya Fabros 31 Manuel “Bamba” Villar: Advertising his Way to the Presidency By Carmina Flores-Obanil -
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The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders Philippine Alliance of Human Rights Advocates a joint programme (PAHRA) Open Letter to Mrs. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, President of the Philippines, and to the non-State Armed Groups Killings of Political Activists and Human Rights Defenders in the Philippines Paris-Geneva-Quezon City, July 1, 2005 The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), in the framework of their joint programme, the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, and the Philippine Alliance of Human Rights Advocates (PAHRA), express their deepest concern at the numerous attacks against human rights defenders and political activists in the Philippines since the beginning of the year. While the Government of the Republic of the Philippines has formally acceded to a number of international human rights and humanitarian instruments, non-State actors have openly bounded themselves to respect them, particularly Article 3 common to the four Geneva Conventions of 1949 for the protection of war victims and the 1977 second Additional Protocol relating to the Protection of Victims of Non-International Armed Conflicts. However, both seem unable or unwilling to comply with those international obligations. We are alarmed by the increasing human rights violations in the Philippines. Since January 2005, 15 cases of extra- judicial killings or violent attacks against political activists and human rights defenders, allegedly by both State and non-State agents, have been perpetrated in the Philippines. We express serious concern on the following cases that are brought to your attention: • Fr. Allan Caparro, a human rights advocate, and his wife, Mrs. -
ISSN 2094-9383 a Quarterly Magazine of the City Government of Naga Bikol, Philippines New ISSN 2094-9383 JOHN G
ISSN 2094-9383 A Quarterly Magazine of the City Government of Naga Bikol, Philippines New ISSN 2094-9383 JOHN G. BONGAT Advocacy Mayor GABRIEL H. BORDADO, JR. of a Vice Mayor Jose B. Perez Editor (on leave) Strong Alec Francis A. Santos Leadership Executive Editor Jason B. Neola Managing Editor NAGA IS DEFINED by an empowered and a more liveable community. A City we can truly Reuel M. Oliver Florencio T. Mongoso, Jr. responsible citizenry in action. call Maogmang Naga. A happy place inhabited by a happy people. Allen L. Reondanga Editorial Consultants This is the essence behind KKDK, the new advocacy of a strong leadership under Mayor These ideals are summed up in his first State of Jan Rev L. Davila John G. Bongat that inspires Nagueños to develop the City Report delivered on January 25. His main Stephen V. Prestado Layout Artists in their heart and mind a culture of cleanliness message is everyone, young or old, rich or poor, is (Kalinigan), peace (Katoninongan), and order part and parcel of the City’s life and future with the Ray John B. Ubaldo 2 (Disiplina). These, he believes, are the essential bounden duty to “H ELP your CiTy”, as everyone Graphic Artist takes part in defining Naga’s future today. ingredients (Kaipuhan) towards the attainment of Contents Randy Villaflor Jose B. Collera Photographers Albert F. Cecilio Highlights Alnor Roger Alcala Editorial Assistants STATE OF THE CITY REPORT (Jul - Dec 2010) Mayor JB delivers first SOCR This magazine is published by the City Government of Naga thru the 7 City Publications and External SALOG KAN BUHAY Relations Office (CPERO), with Broadbased support for Editorial Office at 1st floor, DOLE Naga River Project affirmed Bldg., City Hall Complex, J. -
Labindalawang Taon Ng Makakaliwang Grupong Party-List Sa Kongresong Pilipino
Labindalawang Taon ng Makakaliwang Grupong Party-list sa Kongresong Pilipino Preliminaryong Pag-aaral sa Panlehislatibong Rekord ng AKBAYAN at MAKABAYAN ATOY M. NAVARRO & ADONIS L. ELUMBRE Mahigit labindalawang taon matapos ipatupad ang Party-List System Act of 1995 sa eleksyon ng Mayo 1998, may pangangailangang patuloy na pag- aralan ang mga napanagumpayan ng mga makakaliwang grupong party- list sa Kongresong Pilipino. Bagamat may mga pag-aaral na hinggil sa aktibong pagkakaugnay sa mga kilusang panlipunan ng mga progresibong grupong party-list at pati na ang kanilang maaasahang papel bilang bantay- bayan sa Kamara ng mga Representante, wala pa talagang maituturing na pag-aaral sa panlehislatibong rekord ng mga makakaliwang grupong party- list na nagpopokus sa mga ipinasang batas. Tatangkaing punan ng preliminaryong pag-aaral na ito ang naturang kakulangan sa pamamagitan ng paghahain ng pangkalahatang pagtanaw sa mga Batas Republika na inakda bilang pangunahing may-akda o kasamang may-akda ng AKBAYAN at MAKABAYAN, dalawa sa pinakadeterminadong makakaliwang pagtatangkang palayain ang lehislaturang Pilipino sa tradisyunal na pulitika. Gayundin, titingnan ng pag-aaral na ito ang mga pagkakatugma at pagkakatunggali ng AKBAYAN at MAKABAYAN sa pagsusulong ng mga batas para sa repormang panlipunan. Magsisilbi ang pananaw sa mga pagkakatugma at pagkakatunggaling ito bilang tuntungan sa mga posibilidad para sa isang progresibong ajendang panlehislatibo sa ika-15 Kongresong Pilipino, kung saan naglilingkod ang AKBAYAN at MAKABAYAN bilang natitirang makakaliwang grupong party-list. Atoy M. Navarro, Forum for Ethical Review Committees in Asia and the Pacific (FERCAP), Thammasat University, Thailand, at Adonis L. Elumbre, Unibersidad ng Pilipinas Baguio. Email: [email protected]. Kinikilala ng mga may-akda ang ambag ng mga komentaryo nina Perci Cendana, Tin de Villa, at ng mga rebyuwer ng PSSR sa pagkakabuo ng artikulong ito. -
Reforming the Philippine Political Party System Ideas and Iniiatives, Debates and Dynamics Copyright 2009
Reforming the Philippine Political Party System ideas and iniiatives, debates and dynamics Copyright 2009 Published by the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) All rights reserved Cover Design by Dennis Jimenez TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword 1 It’s the (Non-) System, Stupid!: Joy Aceron Explaining ‘Mal-development’ of Parties in the Philippines 5 Introduction 5 The Nature and Practice of Parties 6 Institutional-Legal Context of 9 Political Parties and its Impact Final Words 19 References 20 Citizen-Party Linkages in the Philippines: Julio C. Teehankee Failure to Connect? 23 Imperatives of Political Party Reform 24 Democratic Citizen-Party Relationship: The Missing Link 26 Reformist Parties and Party Reforms: The LP and Akbayan Experience 29 Party Institutionalization: The Road Ahead 38 References 40 Legislating Political Party Reforms: Jean Encinas-Franco The View from the Senate 45 Introduction 45 I. Political Party Reform Bills 46 II. Issues 54 Way Forward 56 References Cited 58 Perspectives of the Reform-Minded on the Joy Aceron and 59 Political Party Reform Legislation Glenford Leonillo Introduction 59 The Proposed Political Party Reform Bill 60 Points of Agreement 64 Points of Divergence 68 Moving the Party Reform Initiatives 71 Forward ideas and initiatives, debates and dynamics -1- ideas and initiatives, debates and dynamics Foreword Among cha-cha-induced upheaval, the two parties carrying the administration merge to create a formidable force for the 2010 elections. Yet, they have no presidential candidate within their own ranks and are desperately looking for an outsider to adopt as the party’s standard-bearer. A boxing champion decides that it is time for him to form his own political party. -
Welcome Remarks by Executive Secretary, Office of the President, the Philippines
___________________________________________________________________________ 2014/ISOM/SYM/002 Session: Opening Welcome Remarks by Executive Secretary, Office of the President, the Philippines Submitted by: The Philippines Symposium on APEC 2015 Priorities Manila, Philippines 8 December 2014 Welcome Remarks of Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr. at the APEC [Delivered at the Grand Ballroom, Makati Shangri-La Hotel, Makati City, on December 8, 2014] His and Her Excellencies, the members of the Diplomatic Corps, the Senior Officials and delegates of the APEC member economies; fellow officials and workers in government; representatives from the APEC Business Advisory Council and the private sector; and the APEC Regional Secretariat, a good morning to all of you, and welcome to the Philippines and the first leg of our country’s hosting of the 2015 APEC. Please allow me to begin by enjoining everyone to join our people in prayer, as our countrymen in the Visayas, parts of Mindanao, and the Bicol Region are now feeling the effects of Typhoon Ruby. Our thoughts and prayers go to them, and to the men and women who have been mobilized to ensure their safety. It was with this typhoon in mind that we decided last week to move the venue of this Informal Senior Officials’ Meeting from the province of Albay to Metro Manila. We would have preferred to hold this meeting in the shadows one of the country’s most majestic sights, Mayon Volcano, but we believed it was more prudent for the local government of Albay––internationally recognized for its accomplishments in disaster risk reduction and management––to focus on the preventive actions they needed to undertake in the wake of the typhoon.