Podcast

Life Expectancy in the Philippines and the Situation of Senior Citizens in Bangsamoro

14 June 2022

What is the status of life expectancy in the Philippines? What are the issues and concerns of senior citizens in the Bangsamoro? What should be done to ensure accessibility of services for them? Join our discussion with Randy Tuaño, Dean of Ateneo School of Government, and Eusebio Casipe, a senior citizen from the Bangsamoro. Watch here:

Intro to World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

13 June 2022

Good morning, Ka-Alerto! As we observe the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, Join us as we talk about the situation of senior citizens in the Bangsamoro and available mechanisms for their welfare and protection.

Reflections on Sustainable Development

10 June 2022

What are urgent issues that must be addressed in the South Cotabato Tampakan mining project? How can we balance environmental protection and economic development? Join us today as we share our insights and sum up our topic this week on sustainable development.

Implications of Mining and Ways Forward on Environmental Protection

09 June 2022

What are the risks and issues on the South Cotabato Tampakan mining project? How can we strengthen policies and regulation mechanisms to balance environmental protection and economic development? Join our discussion with Atty. Tony La Viña, Former Dean of Ateneo School of Government, and Engr. Constancio Paye, Jr., President of Mindanao Association of Mining Engineers Incorporated, as they talk about the implications of mining and ways forward on environmental protection.

Practices on Environment and Sustainable Development

08 June 2022

What are the different practices on environment and resource use? How do we work towards sustainable development through collective action? Join us with Jennevie Cornelio of Teduray Lambangian Women's Organization, Arline Santiago of IGOROTA Foundation Inc., and Robert Pangod of Philippine Red Cross - Mountain Province, as they share about their community's practices and experience on environment and sustainable development.

Issues and Concerns on the South Cotabato Tampakan project

07 June 2022

What are the primary issues and concerns on the South Cotabato Tampakan project? What are the effects of open-pit mining? What can be done to balance economic development and environmental protection? Join us with Ms. Chinkie Pelino-Golle and Mr. Zalave Dinas as they discuss mining and its effects.

Intro to Environment Month

06 June 2022

As we observe the Environment Month, join us n discussing development and its impacts to environment and conflict dynamics. What are the effects of open-pit mining and what are other environmental issues? What are collective action strategies in resource management and risk mitigation?

Reflections on the Issues faced by Children in Bangsamoro

03 June 2022

Why is it important to give attention to addressing the issues faced by children in Bangsamoro? What issues should be focused on and what is the role of parents, communities, and the government in the protection of children?

Protection Mechanisms for Children in the Bangsamoro

02 June 2022

What is the situation of children in Bangsamoro? What are available protection mechanisms and laws for them? How can we find a common ground in new laws on children, such as the anti-child marriage law and the law raising the age of sexual consent? Join us with Hana Yusoph, Orphan and Children Sector Representative of the Office of MP Maisara Latiph, and Jidday Lucman, Information Officer of the Ministry of Social Services and Development, as they discuss the different protection mechanisms for children in BARMM.

Situation of children in Bangsamoro

01 June 2022

As part of our observation of the International Day of Children Victims of Aggression, join us today with Muhajiren Macapuling from LGU-Matanog and Ms. Bing Diaz from the Commission on Human Rights Child Rights Center, as they share about the situation of children in Bangsamoro and children protection mechanisms and laws.