http://www.fnf.org.ph FOUNDATION FOR LIBERAL POLITICS IN THE PHILIPPINES http://www.fnf.org.ph/images/homepagebanner_new.jpg http://www.fnf.org.ph/news/pes-pushes-dev-agenda-for-mindanao.htm Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:30:00 GMT With enough caring and sharing, poverty need not be inevitable. This was the hopeful message that Dr. Cielito Habito, former director-general of the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) and currently Director of Ateneo de Manila University Center for Economic Research and Development, left with the attendees of the conference organized by the Philippine Economic Society (PES) and the Economics Program of the Ateneo de Davao University, with the support of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Liberty (FNF), on 28 August 2010. http://www.fnf.org.ph/news/cald-youth-formed.htm Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:30:00 GMT The Role of Youth Wings in Political Parties was addressed in a workshop organized by the Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats (CALD) with the support of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Liberty (FNF) on August 17-21, 2010 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. This also marked another milestone in CALD's history with the creation of CALD Youth when the young participants from CALD's member parties saw the need to increase their influence, not only in their mother parties and CALD, but also in national, regional and international affairs. The delegates initiated the formation of CALD Youth to promote youth participation and empowerment in Asia and the rest of the world. http://www.fnf.org.ph/news/iaf-alumni-exchange-experiences-networking.htm Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:30:00 GMT The first gathering of the International Academy for Leadership (IAF) Alumni Group in the Southeast Asia region was held on August 18-20, 2010 in Ratchburi, Thailand. The activity paved the way for alumni networks in Burma, Cambodia, Malaysia, Philippines, and also Pakistan to meet each other and exchange ideas. http://www.fnf.org.ph/news/fnf-features-liberal-philippines.htm Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:00:00 GMT The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Liberty (FNF) congratulates liberal President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino as the 15th President of the Republic of the Philippines. FNF joins the world community in celebrating a new era of clean and honest government in the Philippines. In the website of its Headquarters in Germany and of the Regional Office for Southeast and East Asia, the compelling leadership of President Aquino is highlighted. http://www.fnf.org.ph Tue, 23 Jul 2010 09:35:00 GMT Open application for the Online Seminar entitled "Strengthening Political Youth Organizations" http://www.fnf.org.ph/news/ahrc-raises-issue-of-child-rights.htm Tue, 20 Feb 2010 18:09:00 GMT The Ateneo Human Rights Center Child Rights Desk Adhikain para sa Karapatang Pambata (AKAP) and the Ateneo Law School's Childs Rights Elective Course, with the support of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) for Liberty, brought together over 200 members of civil society, students, government, and international organizations in a forum on Child Rights and Recent Developments in International and Domestic Law on 15 July 2010. "Multilateral cooperation is important in order to address the issue of child pornography," Prof. Vitit Muntarbhorn, formerly United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography, who was one of the speakers emphasized. http://www.fnf.org.ph/news/iaf-hosts-lecture-on-liberty.htm Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:18:00 GMT The history of liberty was revisited in a lecture by Tom Palmer, Vice President for International Programs of Atlas Economic Research Foundation and Director of Cato University, San Diego, California. The event was organized by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Liberty (FNF) Alumni Group on 15 July 2010 at FNF's new office in La Fuerza Plaza 2. http://www.fnf.org.ph/news/cald-delegates-witness-inauguration-president.htm Tue, 26 Jul 2010 14:30:00 GMT The culmination of the two-day conference on Asian Liberal Parties in Power: Getting There, Remaining There, organized by the Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats (CALD) and supported by the Friedrich Nauamnn Foundation for Liberty (FNF) was the delegates' attendance to the inauguration of the 15th President of the Republic of the Philippines Benigno Simeon Aquino III on June 30, 2010. http://www.fnf.org.ph/news/farewell-siggi-welcome-jules.htm Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:00:00 GMT Senator Franklin Drilon thanked him for his steadfast support during the critical times of the Liberal Party in 2006. Secretary Butch Abad commended him for his intelligent analysis of Philippine political events. Senator MAR Roxas, in a video message, acknowledged his contributions to forwarding democracy and expressed his gratitude as a friend. http://www.fnf.org.ph/news/ylda-organizational-management-workshop.htm Thu, 10 June 2010 10:50:00 GMT The Young Liberals and Democrats of Asia (YLDA) held a Workshop on Strategic Organizational Management in Singapore on May 21 - 23, 2010. The activity encouraged peer learning where members shared and addressed the administrative challenges their organizations' face. http://www.fnf.org.ph/ Fri, 28 May 20010 11:50:00 GMT Our new address: Units 405-410 4/F La Fuerza Plaza 2, Don Chino Roces Ave., Makati City http://www.fnf.org.ph/videos/lente-video.htm Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:30:00 GMT This short film documents the work of the Legal Network for Truthful Elections (LENTE). LENTE a non-partisan nationwide network of lawyers, law students and paralegals engaged in election monitoring work. It was formed in 2007 when various established monitoring groups, including our partner, the Ateneo Human Rights Center, decided to join forces. It has since expanded its efforts in preparation for May 2010 elections. However, its goal remains the same: ensuring truthful elections. http://www.fnf.org.ph/news/excellence-in-edcation-cald-freedom-of-choice.htm Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:05:00 GMT Education is significant for liberals because it enhances individual liberty and promotes equality of opportunities. To discuss the need for quality education and hindrances to this, the Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats (CALD), with the support of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Liberty, held a conference in Colombo, Sri Lanka from 1-3 March 2010. Hosted by the Liberal Party of Sri Lanka, the conference's aim was to assist participants in identifying possible and specific policy recommendations to improve the state of education in their respective countries. http://www.fnf.org.ph/seminars/reports/reflections-from-IAF-seminar-on-civil-society.htm Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT International Academy for Leadership (IAF) report by Paola Margarita Deles http://www.fnf.org.ph/news/index.htm Fri, 07 Apr 2006 21:31:00 GMT The Foundation for Liberal Politics in the Philippines' News Archive