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IQF: #YouthChallenge: Participate and Change the Face of Politics

The voice of the youth is vital in governance and socio-political discourses, not only because the future belongs to them, but also because they are key partners in building our nation. As Pope Francis said, “Dear young people, you are not the future but the now…” This statement recognizes the…

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IQF: Shifting gears in urban transport toward climate resilience

The transport sector is the third largest contributor of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the Philippines according to the Climate Change Commission (De Vera-Ruiz 2020). It also accounts for almost a third, or 26%, of energy-related CO₂ emissions (Climate Transparency 2020). Of this sector, road-based transportation dominates the share of…

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Our Money, Our Lifeline: Where Have the COVID-19 Funds Gone?

The National Capital Region (NCR) was placed on enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) on August 6-20, 2021, and consequently on its fourth lockdown in a period of one and a half years. Other key cities on ECQ in August were Cebu, Iloilo, and Cagayan de Oro, while many provinces such as Laguna,…

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New Publication | The Bangkok Rules in Filipino

Considering the increasing number of women and girls placed in custodial facilities like jails and prisons in many parts of the world, the United Nations adopted in December 2010 the Rules for the Treatment of Women Prisoners and Non-Custodial Measures for Women Offenders. Thailand led the promotion and reinforcement of…

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