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...
As part of CODE-NGO’s effort to raise awareness and start the discussion on shrinking civic space and the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) of 2020, this 11-page CSO Guide on ATA highlights our fundamental basic rights enshrined in the 1987 Philippine Constitution, the salient...
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,...
The Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE-NGO) firmly opposes the move to amend the 1987 Philippine Constitution at this time when Filipinos are facing one of the most challenging health and economic crises in recent history. Charter Change (Cha-Cha) now only...