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The Case for Liberal Pragmatism
The Philippines stands at a crucial crossroads. History will soon reveal whether the political turmoil triggered by the recent corruption scandal will give birth to a new kind of politics, or merely result in more of the same—new faces advancing the same rent-seeking, inward-looking, and protectionist policies that benefit entrenched local elites.
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Resolution on the West Philippine Sea
Members of Liberal International (LI) reaffirm their commitment to support the Republic of the Philippines in the protection of its national sovereignty, and declare the hostile and provocative operations of the PRC as detrimental to global peace, security and economic development.
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“Freedom is borderless”
During her visits to the Philippines, Taiwan and Thailand, Oleksandra Matviichuk, the Ukrainian human rights lawyer and 2022 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, delivered a message she believes lies at the heart of her country’s resistance to Russia’s invasion: freedom, she said, belongs to no single nation.
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Sulong Learning Series: Moving Forward for Meaningful Change
The Sulong Learning Series is an initiative by FNF Philippines, aiming to facilitate meaningful exchanges of dialogue and share relevant information about pressing societal issues, as shared by people who are knowledgeable and experienced on the subject.
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+iMPACT Leadership and FNF Philippines Presents: iMPACT Leadership Academy for Civic Empowerment
From July to October 2025, FNF Philippines and +iMPACT Leadership launched the iMPACT Leadership Academy for Civic Empowerment (iLACE)—a two-phase program designed to nurture young civic leaders across the country. The initiative aimed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and networks to strengthen democratic values and drive positive change in their communities.
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Experts Convene at DLSU to Address Regional Maritime Challenges and Taiwan Contingency
The De La Salle University (DLSU) College of Liberal Arts, in partnership with the Department of Political Science and Development Studies and the Department of International Studies, and with the support of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) Philippines, convened security experts, diplomats, and officials from the Philippines, Japan, and Taiwan for a crucial discussion series on November 3, 2025.
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Third Year of Confab: Bridging Human Rights and Students’ Visions
In partnership with the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) Caraga, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) Philippines launched the third “Tertiary Students Leaders Confab on Human Rights” from October 20 to 23, 2025.
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Mula sa pagchampion ng MSMEs hanggang paggawa ng batas na tumutulong sa entrepreneurs, si Bam Aquino ay matagal nang naniniwala sa tatag, talino, at tapang ng Pilipino at sa malalim nating pagmamahal sa kalayaan. Habang papalapit ang Freedom Speech this December 18, binabalikan natin ang mga boses tulad ng kay Bam na nagpapaalala na kahit gaano kahirap ang laban, nasa pagkatao natin ang patuloy na pagtulak para sa mas malaya at mas patas na kinabukasan. Sign up now for Freedom Flame 2025: tinyurl.com/FreedomFlame2025
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𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤: Ngayong araw ay balikan rin natin si Grace Padaca. Sa Freedom Speech niya noong 2012, sinabi niya na ang tunay na kalayaan ay iyong handa kang lumabas sa comfort zone at magbigay kahit kaunti, para maranasan din ito ng iba. Bilang dating governor na tumindig laban sa matagal nang political dynasty, pinakita niya na ang katapangan ay hindi lang pag-iingay kundi dapat matatag, may prinsipyo at pinapalakas ng paniniwala na kaya pangmaging mas makatarungan ang demokrasya natin. Ngayong December 18, habang naghahanda tayo sa Freedom Flame at Freedom Speech, naaalala natin ang mga tulad niya na nagpapaalala na lumalakas ang kalayaan tuwing may pumipili ng integridad kaysa convenience, at accountability kaysa pananahimik. Sign up now for Freedom Flame 2025: tinyurl.com/FreedomFlame2025
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This December 18, muling aalab ang Flame of Freedom! 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐧𝐚 𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐮𝐩 𝐧𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐧𝐚 𝐢𝐭𝐨: tinyurl.com/FreedomFlame2025 Sino kaya ang magbibigay ng Freedom Speech this year? Habang hinihintay natin ‘yan, balikan muna natin ang ilan sa mga naging boses ng kalayaan. Noong 2011, sa pinakaunang Freedom Speech, pinaalala sa atin ni Butch Abad na freedom isn’t just the absence of dictatorship, ito ay araw-araw na laban upang mapagana ang ating mga institusyon para sa bawat Pilipino. At sa tanong niyang, “Are we really free enough?” tinuro niya na ang tunay na kalayaan ay ang pagwasak sa mga sistemang nagpapahirap, nagpapatahimik, at nagpapawalang-boses sa tao. Hanggang ngayon, relevant pa rin ang mensahe niya: Ang tunay na kalayaan ay nakikita sa gobyernong tapat, makatao, at para sa lahat. #FreedomFlame2025 #FreedomSpeech2025 #LookbackSeries
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