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The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) promotes democracy, human rights, economic freedom, and curbing climate change. In Asia, we have offices in Bangkok, Jakarta, Manila, New Delhi, Seoul, and Taipei. We also work in Malaysia. FNF Philippines focuses on open and digital society, as well as a social market economy. FNF Philippines team works with local organization partners such as Center for Liberalism and Democracy, Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines, Rappler, Philippine Economic Society, and Impact Leadership. Should you have questions or suggestions about our work, please contact us. You can also meet our team here.
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Liberalism and Incommensurability in a Time of Deep Pluralism
Polarization is not just about disinformation. It reflects deep moral, religious, and social differences. Can democracy survive them? Liberalism’s past offers a way forward.
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Why Same-Sex Co-Ownership Is About More Than Property
The Supreme Court recently ruled that Filipino same-sex couples may co-own property under the law. Read why LGBT+ property rights advance other fundamental rights.
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Democratic Resilience in the Age of AI
How to shape a resilient democracy in the age of AI? Political and institutional reforms, technological adaptation and regional cooperation, argues the Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats (CALD).
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“Democracy is not in peril”
“The pessimistic view is that democracy is in regression, a worldwide setback,” Jose Ramos-Horta, President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, noted in his special message to the “All About Democracy” Conference of the Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats (CALD) in Manila, the Philippines. “My view is that these are temporary phenomena”, said President Horta, who became an Honorary Individual Member of CALD this year.
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Gendered Disinformation: FNF Research series on International Women's Day
Gendered disinformation aims to push women out of politics—through defamation, threats, and harassment. On International Women's Day, the FNF presents calls for action based on country studies.
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Violence Against Women Leadership
“Women need safer digital space to participate more in public discourse and governance,” a recent study commissioned by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom in the Philippines highlights. “Reinforcing established laws and creating new ones specifically to prevent online violence against them will form safer environments in politics, and most importantly, mitigate the weakening of democratic institutions.”
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Will ASEAN reform SOE Governance to align with OECD?
ASEAN economies are integrated in trade and investment, yet uneven in governance standards. As Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines are deepening ties with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), governance standards become an issue.
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3 days left until the Freedom Flame 2026! 🔥 Join us as we honor champions of democracy, human rights, civic participation, and liberal values at the Freedom Flame Awards 2026. Register here: https://forms.gle/8dKLyeabkNWsDmmT8
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Relive the highlights from A Blueprint for Leadership: The Official Launch of With Resolve. From inspiring reflections on public service to heartfelt stories of love, laughter, and legacy, the event celebrated the life and leadership journey of Concepcion "Chit" Asis and the values that continue to shape communities and future leaders. Watch some of the memorable moments from the launch and join us in celebrating a legacy built with purpose and resolve.
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Smiles, stories, and shared memories 📸 Thank you to everyone who joined us for A Blueprint for Leadership and celebrated the launch of With Resolve with us. From meaningful conversations to memorable snapshots, these moments remind us that leadership is also about the communities and connections we build along the way. Here are some of our favorite photobooth moments from the event!
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