Month: November 2021
Eliminate Connectivity Roadblocks for the Filipino Consumers
November 29, 2021CitizenWatch Philippines calls on the government to improve nationwide connectivity by removing bureaucratic barriers toward the full development of our digital infrastructure. By eliminating these barriers, we will be able to implement the National Broadband Plan, simplify the issuance of necessary power permits, and prioritize the welfare of Filipino consumers. Further, we strongly agree that […]
Pathways and strategies for a new and better government
November 29, 2021by Orlando Oxales originally published in The Manila Standard “The Pilipinas Conference gave us words of wisdom from dozens of experts.” The 6th Pilipinas Conference of the Stratbase Albert del Rosario Institute (ADRi) culminated an impressive and inspiring five-day series of discussions in an extraordinary assembly of what former International Criminal Court Judge Raul Pangalangan aptly described […]
Another Chinese attack and the 211th diplomatic note
November 22, 2021by Orlando Oxales originally published in The Manila Standard “The next leaders we elect will put our interests first — not Beijing’s.” In yet another act of aggression and in blatant violation of Philippine territory, Chinese coast guard vessels blocked two Philippine supply boats and sprayed water cannons in a resupply mission in Ayungin Shoal. This reportedly […]