by: Sandino Soliman All eyes are now on the implementation of the Mandanas Ruling in 2022. The Supreme Court decided on the petition of then Cong. Hermilando Mandanas of Batangas and former Gov. Enrique Garcia Jr. of Bataan to qualify the “just share” of local...
CODE-NGO remembers its great leaders who passed on: Karina Constantino David, Atty. Ferdinand “Joy” Casis, and Ma. Socorro “Marissa” Camacho. As a tribute, former leaders were invited to share their dear memories. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rluUQL7rQS4> Family...
By: Maria Cecilia Genzola The norm of today’s world is Uncertainty. We are witnessing and experiencing how our country and the world’s current political, social, and economic life are rapidly changing and becoming increasingly challenging. In the Philippines, our...
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...
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...
Learn more about the Anti-Terror Act of 2020 here. Anti-Terrorism Council (Sec.45 ) (Rule III) The ATC shall assume the responsibility for the proper and effective implementation of the state policies against terrorism. It shall formulate and adopt plans, programs,...