CODE-NGO's Social Development Week and 30th General Assembly with the theme "Network. Empower. Transform. Our Response to Effective Social Change" is happening on May 25-28, 2021 via Zoom and Facebook Live! Stay tuned. Be connected!Register today!
People Power Governance: Local Mechanisms for Participation and Accountability
CODE-NGO previously released a statement regarding the DILG MC 2021-12. An amended version of the MC is to be released in the future. CODE-NGO has always been an advocate for People's Participation and protecting Civic Space. Last April 2014, we released a publication...
Marissa Camacho: Rest Now In God’s Peace
“If you’re just alone (not a member of any network), you only know your own program, the people you are working with and the areas you are operating in. But if you’re part of a network, you get to know other organizations and what they are doing, the issues they are...
Upholding Good Governance Standards in the New Normal: 2021 SEC Guidelines on Beneficial Ownership Transparency (MC 01) and Online Submission of Requirements (MC 03)
As part of CODE NGO's goal for its NGOs to continue to be accountable, responsible, and comply with government regulations, CODE-NGO and the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) held an orientation about the MC No. 01 and 03 last March 24, 2021 via Zoom. Learn about...
DILG MC 2021-12: Imposing Restrictions on People’s Participation
We, the undersigned civil society organizations (CSOs), are deeply disturbed by the Memorandum Circular (MC) 2021-012 released by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG). Section 4.1 of the MC explicitly states that CSOs should acquire clearance from...
RESOURCE: Risk mitigation measures and legal remedies for the anti-terror act
Steps in Risk Assessment 1. Risk Identification – specific provision of the ATL that poses risks to CSO operations are identified and particular potential impact to CSO operations are pinpointed. 2. Analysis of the risks • What is the likelihood that the risk will...
