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Statetement – PH dev’t NGOs: Take people power to local communities as nation commemorates EDSA uprising
The Caucus of Development Non-Government Organization Networks (CODE-NGO) enjoins the Filipino public to keep the spirit of the 1986 EDSA Uprising alive by putting ordinary people at the front and center of local development and of local autonomy – ideals, among many...
Statement: PH dev’t NGOs deeply concerned over alleged signature buying for Cha-Cha Push
Photo courtesy of CNN The Caucus of Development Non-Government Organization Networks (CODE-NGO) is deeply concerned with the reports of alleged bribery by some officials in their effort to launch a people’s initiative and mobilize support for charter change. Earlier...
#LakasLokal: PH dev’t CSOs celebrate Community Dev’t Week, call for wider civic spaces for local development workers
The Caucus of Development Non-Government Organization Networks (CODE-NGO) joins the nation in observing and celebrating this year’s Community Development Week and Community Development Day. This occasion recognizes the importance of community organization and the...
Press Statement: PH dev’t NGOs bat for people-centered climate action and disaster response
The Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE NGO) is one with the nation in commemorating the 10th anniversary of the onslaught of Super Typhoon Yolanda, one of the most powerful and deadliest tropical cyclones in history. Today, we remember and honor those who...
Filipinos, Demand Accountability!
We, the Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE-NGO), representing 1,600 non-government organizations, people’s organizations, and cooperatives nationwide, call on our fellow Filipinos to demand accountability from government and support democratic institutions such...
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...