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Center for People Empowerment in Governance

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Philippines
September 2, 2009

The Center for People Empowerment in Governance (CenPEG) is a public policy center established shortly before the May 2004 elections to help promote people empowerment in governance. Mindful of the elitist and patronage-driven character of the current electoral and political system in the country, CenPEG is especially advocating the democratic representation of the poor.

CenPEG adopts a governance perspective by examining critically the electoral and political systems that give rise to problems like corruption and underdevelopment using governance indicators of transparency, accountability and people participation. The center’s programs are aimed at securing political and electoral changes to help ensure people participation and nurture a culture of integrity in governance. It conducts research and policy studies, education and trainings as well as undertakes advocacy and community-based projects that help people participate as key players in governance.

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SONA: TRUTH OR SPECTACLE?

By the Policy Study, Publication and Advocacy Center for People Empowerment in Governance
Tue 27th July 2010

The true state of the nation is in the people who live under the harshest of conditions in the margins of society yet see in collective strength the power to make their lives...

The Truth Commission: Will Justice Be Served?

CenPEG
Sun 11th July 2010

Justice cannot await any government action. It is up for victims of rights violations and those directly or indirectly affected by corruption, plunder, and electoral fraud to by, their own efforts, let justice bear...

What's New and What's Old in Philippine Politics

By the Policy Study, Publication, and Advocacy Center for People Empowerment in Governance (CenPEG) July 1, 2010
Thu 1st July 2010

It would be interesting to see how Aquino III will be able to transcend his class background and political orientation. In Philippine politics, promises are bound to be broken unless elected leaders begin...

Claims of election ‘success’ should be qualified, UP-based think tank says

Center for People Empowerment in Governance (CenPEG)
May 13, 2010

The efforts of thousands of teachers who served as poll inspectors to pull through the May 10 elections despite the odds are heroic and highly commendable. Indeed, the Center for People Empowerment in Governance (CenPEG)...

THE LIMITS OF OLIGARCHIC POWER: BEYOND THE 2010 ELECTIONS

CenPEG
April 27, 2010

By the Policy Study, Publication, and Advocacy Center for People Empowerment in Governance (CenPEG) Posted with permission by Bobby Tuazon (CenPEG)

April 26, 2010 "Organization is the weapon of the weak in their struggle with...

The presidential aspirants

CenPEG
September 2, 2009

The number of aspirants for the Philippines’ 11th President is about 17. The list includes Vice-President Noli de Castro; former President Joseph E. Estrada; seven senators, led by former Senate President Manuel Villar, Jr. and...

AN APPEAL TO THE COMELEC FOR THE RELEASE OF THE SOURCE CODE OF THE AUTOMATED ELECTIONS SYSTEM (AES) FOR MAY 2010

Center for People Empowerment in Governance (CenPEG)
August 25, 2009

The Automated Election Law or RA 9369 is a landmark piece of legislation aimed at modernizing the election system in the Philippines. Not only does it recognize the need to pilot test the technology to...

IS COMELEC-SMARTMATIC/TIM ENGAGED IN DELAYING TACTICS?

Center for People Empowerment in Governance (CenPEG)
August 1, 2009

A policy think tank based in the University of the Philippines (UP) today asked the Comelec to release the automated election source code now for review before Smartmatic-TIM's 82,000 counting machines are mass-produced. The request...

THINK TANK BARES 30+ VULNERABLE SPOTS OF AUTOMATED POLL 2010

Center for People Empowerment in Governance (CenPEG)
July 12, 2009

Unless Comelec and the consortium Smartmatic-TIM install safeguards and security measures to their automated election system (AES) soon, the country may end up with an automated disaster in May 2010.

The Center for People Empowerment in...

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LEDESMA CLAN TO HOLD FIRST EVER GRAND FAMILY REUNIONCalling all LEDESMAs!

Come join and meet relatives at our first-ever grand family reunion to be held next year in...

Thu 27th September 2012

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An Olivia M. Lamansan film:

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Set for showing on September 28 all over Canada
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'THE MISTRESS' Set for showing on September 28 all over Canada

ANNOUNCEMENT:

An Olivia M. Lamansan film:

"THE MISTRESS"
Set for showing on September 28 all over Canada
for more detail, see poster...

Tue 11th September 2012

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Loboc Children’s Choir Concert

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It was Yuletide season, a good time for another family reunion in the Philippines. We celebrated Christmas Eve at my brother Danny and his wife Cindy’s house. Cindy’s sisters Annie and Bettina hosted Christmas lunch. Our holiday meals were both...

Christmas Holiday in Coron, Palawan – December 2012

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South Cotabato and Sarangani are often named as great places for any shopping extravaganza; these adjacent provinces on the island of Mindanao are truly a shopaholic's paradise with vast and sprawling one-stop shopping centres with department stores, a wide range...

Midland Mall Mania

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Fri 3rd May 2013

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Many have heard about a place called Zanzibar. Unbeknownst to many, it is an archipelago enclave in Tanzania known not only for its beauty but also for its rich history. During this trip to Tanzania, I saw to it that...

Escape to Zanzibar

By Don Eliseo Lucero Prisno III

Wed 5th December 2012

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This was the first time I painted from life. Sort of, that is.

My still life paintings had always been from pictures or imagination. Setting up arrangements were simply too cumbersome for me especially when perishable goods that couldn't last...

Still Life with a Pineapple and Other Fruits

Vicente Collado Jr.

Mon 11th July 2011

Businessman Jaap van Dijke, chairman and two board members, Myrla Danao and Dr. John Deen of Con Amor...

`CON AMOR’ FOUNDATION B0ARD MEMBERS VISIT PROJECTS IN PHILIPPINES

Businessman Jaap van Dijke, chairman and two board members, Myrla Danao and Dr. John Deen of Con Amor...

By: Orquidia. Valenzuela, as reported by Myrla Danao

Tue 11th January 2011

Independence Day Picnic

No other event in the Filipino community of The Netherlands can aptly be tagged as THE event of the year…more...

The Philippine Independence Day Picnic of the Filipino Community in The Netherlands 1988 - 2008

No other event in the Filipino community of The Netherlands can aptly be tagged as THE event of the year…more...

Munting Nayon News Magazine

May 31, 2009

The JUBILEUM PICNIC , in celebration of 110th Anniversary of Philippine Independence, was another great milestone of the Filipino community...

Record Breaking Attendance at the Philippine Independence Day Picnic

The JUBILEUM PICNIC , in celebration of 110th Anniversary of Philippine Independence, was another great milestone of the Filipino community...

Spaarnwoude Recreation Park, Haarlem

June 7, 2008

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AIZA SEGUERRA
April 27, 2013
Ukranian Hall
Essendon-Vic-Australia ...

AN INVITATION TO: LIZ HONEY PROMOTIONS & ENTERTAINMENT UPCOMING SHOWS

AIZA SEGUERRA
April 27, 2013
Ukranian Hall
Essendon-Vic-Australia ...

Sat 2nd March 2013

AN INVITATION TO A DINNER / DANCE

"FRIESLAND SWINGS in OPPENHUIZEN - THE NETHERLANDS"

WITH LIVE PERFORMANCE FEATURING RUTH GALURA
MAY 25, 2013

...

FRIESLAND SWINGS in OPPENHUIZEN - THE NETHERLANDS

AN INVITATION TO A DINNER / DANCE

"FRIESLAND SWINGS in OPPENHUIZEN - THE NETHERLANDS"

WITH LIVE PERFORMANCE FEATURING RUTH GALURA
MAY 25, 2013

...

Sat 16th February 2013

Date: December 22, 2012
Venue: Elysee Bonheur Restaurant
5 Rue de Berri, 75008 PARIS

Proceeds will help support finance the Hiligaynon Association...

HILIGAYNON ASSOCIATION IN PARIS CHRISTMAS PARTY CELEBRATION "PASKO SA PARIS"

Date: December 22, 2012
Venue: Elysee Bonheur Restaurant
5 Rue de Berri, 75008 PARIS

Proceeds will help support finance the Hiligaynon Association...

Wed 5th December 2012

CenPEG

Center for People Empowerment in Governance

Philippines

September 2, 2009

APCO & APA in New South Wales, Australia Joined in the Celebration of 115 Years of Philippine Independence

By: Noemi Ognilla

NSW-Australia

Wed 19th June 2013

Filipinos in many parts of the world collaborated in joining the Philippines in many different ways in the celebration of the Philippine Independence our heroes and ancestors fought, died and sacrificed for against the Spanish and ended colonization for almost 400 years.

The celebration this year marks the 115 years of independence from Spain and was celebrated...

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Press Release

APCO’s 2013 Freedom Ball was a BIG Success!

By - Richard J Ford

Wed 19th June 2013

It is true to say that if you come along to an event you either enjoy it or not, well the comments we received regarding the APCO Inc Freedom Ball held on the 10th of June was one of praise and gladness for having been invited to an event that was successful in their eyes. The event was...

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Memorial pays tribute to author Norma Miraflor

By Evelyn A. Opilas

Wed 19th June 2013

Friends, colleagues and former students gathered for a memorial in Makati recently, paying tribute to the wit, passion and delightful quirks of the late writer, author and mentor Norma O. Miraflor who wrote ‘30’ in Sydney 2 May.

Ms Miraflor, 69, succumbed to breast cancer at Mona Vale Hospital in Sydney’s northern suburbs, leaving behind her...

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115^TH PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS IN BERLIN, los angeles, sydney, mexico, riyadh AND kuwait

Department of Foreign Affairs

Tue 18th June 2013

Philippine Embassy in Berlin hosts Vin d’ Honneur to commemorate Philippine Independence DAY

14 June 2013 - The Philippine Embassy in Berlin hosted a Vin d’ Honneur on the occasion of the 115th anniversary of...

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Camarines Norte High School-Philippines Alumni to Hold First Global Grand Reunion in Las Vegas, USA

By : Tony A. San Juan, OCT

Ontario-Canada

Mon 17th June 2013

Determined alumni of Camarines Norte High School in Daet, Camarines Norte, Bicol Region will converge and meet in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA during its First CNHS Alumni Global Grand Reunion on September 16- 18, 2013. The event is scheduled to happen at The...

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The giant Philippine Flag at 115th Philippine Independence Day Celebration in Ottawa

By Dindo Orbeso

Ottawa-Canada

Mon 17th June 2013

Photo shows the giant Philippine Flag which was carried by the members of the Philippine community headed by the Filipino-Canadian Senator Tobias C. Enverga, Jr. and Philippine Ambassador to Ottawa His Excellency The Honorable Leslie Gatan during the...

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