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Advocacy updates and forecasts for the middle of the 20th Congress and work-life balance hacks 

Is the glass half-full or half-empty?

In time for the middle of the 20th Congress, PLCPD Secretariat’s leaders talk about updates and realistic forecasts on its human development legislative agenda on children’s rights, sexual and reproductive health and rights, women’s role in peace and security, tobacco control, healthy food environment, and protection of the rights of people forced to flee.

They also share some of their personal work-life balance and prioritization hacks as they navigate years and decades in advocacy work. 

[Repost: original episode aired on 26 February 2025.] Tune in for exciting events and collaborations for iChange 2025.

#iChange #UsapangHumanDevelopment

[Repost: original episode aired on 24 February 2025.] The lessons and experiences from 20 years of iChange fuel us to carry on. How will governance in the Philippines look like if we are able to vote responsibly?

[Repost: Original episode aired on 21 February 2025] The campaign season can be overwhelming with so many issues and *main characters*, so let's hear stories from iChange: highlights, best practices, and innovations.

iChange aims to put a spotlight on issues such as child rights, women's rights, sustainable development, and public health. Through iChange, we are able to let candidates and voters know which issues deserve to be prioritized.

[Repost: original episode aired on 20 February 2025] PLCPD Secretariat officers Rom, Au, Nitz, Angie, Ron, and Gemma talk about the iChange electoral and voter education campaign.

Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities' Partnerships and Advocacy Advisor Mr. Francis Dela Cruz talks about why switching to renewable energy is the most logical and viable solution to rising electricity prices and the climate crisis.

#RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy

Facebook Philippines' Chris Kuzhuppilly shares some pointers on how to stay safe online, as well as other useful information for children and young people when using social media platforms in the final installment of this series.

Maya PKKK Youth's Ara Ocampo and MCPC-Mariveles' Teacher Weng Abrique discuss their efforts to combat online sexual abuse of children in the municipality of Mariveles in the second installment of this series.

In this first installment of a three-episode series, Ms. Kakie Pangilinan talks about the importance of actively engaging in issues such as online sexual abuse and child exploitation, as well as in ensuring that conversations are of a high standard in order to combat disinformation and the propagation of fake news.

Why and how should women and girls' rights be part of the national conversation surrounding the national elections? In this episode, PLCPD advocacy managers Au Quilala and Angie Ramirez discuss the successes as well as the unfinished business in forwarding women and girls' rights in the 18th Congress and how these should continue to be part of the 2022 electoral agenda. 

#NoMoreChildrenHavingChildren #ENDChildMarriage #EndVAWG #GirlDefenders #iChange #GirlDefendersVote