We, the undersigned civil society organizations, including people’s organizations, present the following recommendations in order to hasten the disbursement of the much-needed assistance to the most vulnerable sectors of our...
Read MoreMarch 29, 2020 Hon. Francisco T. Duque III Chair, Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases Gen. Carlito G. Galvez, Jr. (ret.) National Implementer, National Action Plan Dear...
Read MoreAction for Economic Reforms (AER) has called on other members of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) to provide more regular and comprehensive updates amidst the current COVID-19 pandemic. “Part of effective implementation is...
Read MoreIn a statement today, Action for Economic Reforms (AER) urged Filipinos to work together in fighting the spread of fake news amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. “We urge our fellow Filipinos to be responsible and vigilant when sharing...
Read MorePRESS RELEASE 22 March 2020 Action for Economic Reforms (AER) welcomed the release of the guidelines of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) on easing the movement of cargo and...
Read MoreAction for Economic Reforms (AER) has appealed to President Rodrigo Duterte and Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III to create the enabling rules that will immediately make available the essential supplies for the frontline...
Read MorePRESS RELEASE March 02, 2020 AER lambasts PEZA attempt to halt CITIRA deliberations Action for Economic Reforms (AER) lambasted Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Director General Charito Plaza for asking...
Read MoreYellow Pad By Filomeno S. Sta. Ana III I make a case for the candidacy of Jose Manuel I. Diokno, known as Chel to his friends. Chel is running for senator, but because he is unknown in Philippine politics, his awareness rating...
Read MoreYellow Pad By Filomeno S. Sta Ana III Growing old, we like to meet old friends. We “junior senior citizens” (a term coined by Nenette, a college friend of my late wife Mae) enjoy the luxury of time to get together for...
Read MoreYellow Pad By Rio Henri Aquino Dayao The bill to substantially increase the tobacco tax has gained momentum. President Rodrigo Duterte and the Cabinet have certified as urgent Senate Bill 1599, sponsored by Senator Manny...
Read MoreYellow Pad By Filomeno S. Sta. Ana III The Philippine Senate has two remaining session days before it adjourns this week, to give way to the election period. It resumes session after the May elections, and from there, has nine...
Read MoreYellow Pad By Carlos Jacinto In January 1975, the Department of Health (DoH) and the Philippine Cancer Society (PCS) launched the first ever National Cancer Consciousness Week. The week-long campaign held every third week...
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