Behind Closed Doors: An Artistic Way to Heal Violence Against Women

posted by Admin under Human Development Committee on Dec 14th, 2010 with No Comments

… “Manilyn (not her real name) sat toying for a moment with the rosary upon her fingers, looking down; then, seeing that woe-began expression that had fastened upon the face of her companion, she sprang up, embraced her colleague, and, restoring thus–as she knew she could do–merriment to her manner.”

I’m sure most of us know somebody who has been in an abusive relationship. And it’s not an easy subject to discuss, we need to make women be aware that one does not need to stay and subject herself to abuses.

An Ocean of Roaring Waves

posted by Admin under C4CC on Dec 14th, 2010 with No Comments

By: Khatrina O. Chua
1st Place Winner
C4CC-CNU Essay Writing Contest

“A wave that washes the shore starts with a single drop of water.” Every day is a battle for Filipinos as we face problems that demand national attention and cooperation from all citizens and residents. The breeze on a typical day passes silent cries for help as we, Filipinos, struggle to make a good name for ourselves. Although leaders in the past and present have stirred the interest to build the Philippines into a nation that can proudly stand among the other countries, it is high time for the youth to rise from the dirt and dust and lead the Filipinos to a better tomorrow.

Bantay Lansangan: The Roadway to Youth Participation

posted by Admin under BL Write Up on May 13th, 2010 with No Comments

By: James Ian Generale

Check.

Transverse cracks.

Length. 302 centimeters.

Width. 2 centimeters.

Probable cause. Significant volume of large trucks passing.

Resoundingly scientific and technical, this has been one of the frequent exchanges of a mixture of college students and out-of-school youth volunteers as we carry out the 2nd round of Bantay Lansangan monitoring.

Heat and Sweat

I was designated the team leader of this round of monitoring. I have been part of the first round, and I found myself the only remaining ‘veteran’ for this round. Half of the team is UP 3rd year political science students while the other half are from the Bantay Banay volunteers of Lihok Pilipina.

Kaabag sa Sugbo PMP-Central Visayas Human Rights Committee Call Attention To Barili Police Office's Mishandling of the Kaoshiung Incident

posted by Admin under Press Releases on Apr 26th, 2010 with No Comments

Cebu City – On April 26, 2010, eight Cebu City government-owned Kaohsiung buses were held at a checkpoint conducted by police officers in Barili, Cebu. Eight of the fifteen buses were travelling without the necessary plate numbers and registration papers from the Land Transportation Office.

Although the strict implementation of the country’s traffic laws by the Barili Police Office is commendable, Kaabag sa Sugbo and the Philippine Misereor Partnership (PMP) – Central Visayas Cluster Human Rights Committee assert that the enforcement should also take into consideration the circumstances and conditions of those involved in the violation.

Kaabag sa Sugbo organizes Pinili-ay sa Sugbo 2010: A Local Candidates’ Forum

posted by Admin under Press Releases on Mar 23rd, 2010 with No Comments

In preparation for the May 2010 electoral cycle, Kaabag sa Sugbo in partnership with the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI), International Justice Mission (IJM), the Caucus of Development NGOs (CODE-NGO) and the Department of Political Science of the University of San Carlos (USC PoSC) and in cooperation with the Philippine Misereor Partnership – Central Visayas Cluster and local media partners conducted the “Pinili-ay sa Sugbo 2010: A Local Candidates’ Forum” at the Theodore Buttenbruch Hall in USC Main Campus.

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