From Bank Counters to Rural-Based Small Enterprises, Why Ashley Aarons Stories CanHelp You Start Your Leadership Path on Development Sectors. From Bank Counters to Rural-Based Small Enterprises, Why Ashley Aarons Stories Can Help You Start Your Leadership Path on Development Sectors. Ashley’s journey demonstrates that it’s never too late to make a…

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I cherish memories of summers from my youth. Back then, school was out, and many people flocked to the beach or engaged in outdoor activities under the warm afternoon sun.  But such is not the case anymore. On April 12, the Department of Education (DepEd) recorded that more than 7,000 schools in different…

On 30 October 2023, the Philippines held the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Elections—with a staggering 1.41 million people filing for candidacies to fill the 672,432 vacant seats (Rappler, 2023). This election is crucial since this was the first time since 2019 that the Barangay and SK (BSK) Elections were held after…

The transformative influence of Filipinas in public participation remains a cornerstone yet often undervalued aspect within the fabric of the Philippines and beyond the Southeast Asian region. Simply put, women who have taken on leadership roles, both in the past and now, have impacted society, catalyzing holistic and profound advancements across diverse…

No, this is not a Kathniel Breakup opinion piece or an anecdote of a fan since their Growing Up days. This is the first time the Philippines is having its own pavilion space in COP28 at UAE and after finally establishing a loss and damage fund (L&D), we are now ending a…

Media plays a constructive role in developing democracy and nourishing a democratic environment as it is 4th pillar of democracy. It is a tool for nurturing individuals to develop healthy relationships and to foster a solidaristic environment in society. It bears a significant responsibility when it comes to accurately and fairly representing…

“We want young people to be engaged in the civic and public participation process. Let’s make voice, not the noise, and be the change!” said John Samuel (Regional Director of Oxfam in Asia)This quote encapsulates the entire five-day experience of Oxfam Fellows during the Induction Meeting for the Oxfam Young Leaders Fellowship…

Civic space, the arena where citizens gather to express their concerns and shape their political futures, has been a battleground. Asia has witnessed a clash between growing authoritarianism and pockets of democratic resistance. In the context of COVID-19, governments have been determined to enact vaguely worded laws that could potentially lead to…

I spent 23 years of my life growing up in Chennai, India, living in the same house since I was born. My family was rife with sexist ideas and menstrual taboos. But being the eldest child, and a rebellious, feminist one at that, earned me a few accommodations. I could sleep on…