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How civil society in the Philippines helped pass the ‘Sin Tax’ law and the lessons learned
Civil society organisations built strong networks of trust with legislators against the interests of commercial lobbyists.
The power of mimicry: How human rights are covertly undermined in the Philippines
Respect for human rights in the Philippines has been significantly undermined by presidents in recent years by overt and covert tactics.
The caregiving burden of ageing Filipino Australian women in the digital era
New communications technologies have increased the financial burden of Filipino women caring for family abroad.
WEBINAR: Making Southeast Asia’s education systems work
Indonesia, Philippines and Myanmar have widened access to education in recent decades, but there has been little improvement in learning outcomes. Why this is the case?
INTRODUCTION: The politics of social policy in Asia
Asia’s social welfare systems remain underdeveloped and skewed in favour of particular groups, despite rising inequality, ageing populations, labour precarity and rural-urban migration.