At least two consumer groups have expressed support to the merger of TV-5 and ABS-CBN which is being questioned by some critics.
In a statement, CitizenWatch Philippine convenor Orlando Oxales described the merger as good news to the public as it would help democratize the dissemination of well-ve
Consumer groups expressed support to the recently announced partnership of broadcast firms TV5 and ABS-CBN as a welcome development that would boost public awareness of critical information on issues and events that have direct impact to the daily lives of every Filipino.
MANILA - The Commission on Elections (Comelec) and election watchdog Democracy Watch Philippines are set to sign a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on Friday to promote voter education among Filipino youths and first-time voters in the May 9 polls. Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez, in a statement Thursday, said the agreement will pave the way to the voter education campaign called Vote Right 2022! a series of seminars and lectures to be conducted in partnership with various schools, universities, and non-government organizations nationwide using virtual platforms. "We recognize that educating and empowering the youth sector on the right of suffrage is a collective duty that falls upon not just the Commission but the entire Filipino community it really does take a village. Thus, we fully support initiatives that focus on young and first-time voters, because the numbers clearly show that they comprise a huge chunk of registered voters in the May 9 elections," he added. The C
Multi-stakeholder groups from government, healthcare and advocacy organizations, and the country’s research-based pharmaceutical sector will hold a forum to highlight the crucial role of innovations in cancer care in transforming health outcomes for patients, their families and communities. With the theme “Transformative Innovations in Cancer Care – The Way Forward,”…
The energy sector needs a serious upgrade if it aims to help the Philippines become resilient to disasters, recover from the pandemic, and take the country to a new level of growth and digital transformation, a consumer advocacy group said.