The Committee considered the combined fifth and sixth periodic reports of the Philippines at its 2652nd and 2653rd meetings, held on 13 and 14 September 2022, and adopted the present concluding observations at its 2668th meeting, held on 23 September 2022. The Committee welcomes the submission of the fifth and sixth periodic reports of the …
Primer on UN CRC 5th and 6th Periodic Reports of the Philippines Read More »
From being a career officer and a former Executive Director of the then National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women, the predecessor of the Philippine Commission on Women, up until she was assigned to handle international assignments in UN Women, Ms. Ermelita Valdeavilla consistently advocated for impactful change for the empowerment of women with …
Tinig ng Kababaihan: Ang PCW sa kasalukuyan at sa mga darating pang panahon (2024) Read More »
The Philippines, as one of the megadiverse countries in the world, is home for almost 100 species of sea cucumbers. 50 of these species are edible and are considered marketable. Some are considered high value items, and is being harnest by local communities as source of livelihood and food. With the challenges brought by overfishing, …
