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CLD Expands Political Education Campaign with Trainings in Region of Luzon Ahead of 2025 Midterm Elections
The Center for Liberalism and Democracy (CLD) has continued its efforts to empower local communities with the necessary tools to run effective political campaigns at the grassroots level. After successful training sessions in Visayas and Mindanao Leg specifically Davao last July and Iloilo last August, CLD has extended its reach to the Luzon region with a series of political education and campaign strategy workshops aimed at equipping liberal local leaders with the knowledge, skills, and resources essential for planning, organizing, and executing local political campaigns.
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Ateneo Human Rights Center Concludes Year with Expanded Internship Program Focused on Law Student Development
The Ateneo Human Rights Center (AHRC), in collaboration with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) Philippines and the Ateneo Law School, wrapped up 2024 with the Expanded Internship Program, themed “Pagpupunla: Law Student Interns Development.”
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After Trump 2024— What’s Next For Filipino Liberals?
“Dutertismo is to the Philippines what Trumpism is to America,” observes political economist Calixto Chikiamco. Like its American counterpart, the Duterte movement emerged as a populist backlash against entrenched elites and the failures of traditional governance. For many, Rodrigo Duterte’s presidency was a visceral rejection of a system perceived to prioritize the few over the many. As the Duterte family eyes a potential political resurgence in 2025 and 2028, Filipino liberals confront a stark challenge: how to counteract the enduring appeal of populism in a fractured political landscape.
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Center for Liberalism and Democracy Promotes Political Discourse and Free Expression
One of the ongoing initiatives of the Center for Liberalism and Democracy (CLD) is to provide a safe space for discussing political and social issues. Through its Freedom Spaces program, CLD fosters open dialogue, encourages free expression, and bridges divides by recognizing the diversity of viewpoints. This initiative aims to create new platforms for liberal democratic values, helping to expand the conversation around political freedoms and social justice.
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LP Holds Political Education Forums Across Regions in Preparation for 2025 Mid-term Elections
The Liberal Party of the Philippines (LP) has continued its political education initiative, Mamamayang Libera (ML) to engage citizens and enhance political awareness ahead of the 2025 midterm elections. With support from the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) Philippines, the forum series recently reached students and Youth Council officials in Liloy and Dipolog City in Zamboanga del Norte. Aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of liberalism, the events attracted a significant turnout, with local figures like Congressman Adrian Amatong of Zamboanga del Norte helping to organize and facilitate the sessions.
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Dakila’s Active Vista Launches ReimagiNation Project to Empower Youth Leaders
Dakila’s Active Vista, in its ongoing mission to empower young leaders within communities, launched the ReimagiNation project this year. The initiative aims to nurture young people as storytellers and change-makers within their localities.
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CLD Holds Budget Briefing to Scrutinize 2025 National Expenditure Program and Promote Transparent Governance
The Center for Liberalism and Democracy (CLD) is dedicated to promoting liberal policies and advocating for freedom and democracy. One of its key objectives is to raise awareness among Filipinos about their civil, political, and human rights, as well as the roles of political, economic, and socio-cultural institutions.
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🎄✨From FNF Philippines and the Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats, we wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! May this festive season bring warmth, generosity, and love into your hearts and inspire you to spread joy and kindness to other people. Let’s celebrate unity, hope, and the spirit of giving. #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays
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Mapapanood niyo na sa 𝐅𝐍𝐅 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐛𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9TG4UJLrpQ, ang 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐧𝐢 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐚 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐤𝐚𝐲 Atty. Leila de Lima upang malaman kung ano ng ba ang mga dapat gawin natin bilang isang Pilipino upang maisulong ang human rights sa ating bansa. Maari rin kayong mag-iwan ng mensahe at komento sa comment section below at sa Youtube comment section. #OurRightsinFlight #HumanRightsDay2024
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Ngayong araw ay ating ipinagdiriwang ang Human Rights Day. Kaya handog namin sa inyo ang 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 sa isang human rights defender na sa kabila ng mga naging pagpigil sa kanyang kalayaan ay nagbabalik ngayon, matatagat patuloy na lumalaban. Sama-sama nating pakinggan ang kwento ni 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐲. 𝐋𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐃𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐚 𝐤𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐚 𝐬𝐢 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐚 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬. Panoorin ang kanyang 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐬𝐚 𝐅𝐍𝐅 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐛𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥: 𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐲𝐮𝐫𝐥.𝐜𝐨𝐦/𝐅𝐍𝐅-𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐚𝐫𝐢 𝐝𝐢𝐧 𝐤𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐲. 𝐋𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐃𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐚 𝐨 𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. #OurRightsinFlight #HumanRightsDay2024
