Manila
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation promotes democracy, human rights, economic freedom, and curbing climate change. FNF Philippines focuses on open and digital society, as well as a social market economy. It is also involved in the creation of innovative tools. 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.
News
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Harnessing Open Data and AI Initiatives to Reduce Traffic in the Philippines
Representatives from the public, private, and civil society sectors came together at the Open Data to AI: Smart Mobility for Reducing Traffic in the Philippines event to discuss the advantages and challenges of using open data and AI. Collaborating with open data and AI initiatives, different stakeholders were encouraged to promote innovative and sustainable solutions for smart mobility.
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FNF Philippines Internship Program
We are looking for liberal-minded and innovative individuals who want to be an intern at FNF Philippines, located in the first democratic republic in Asia, home to the “People Power Revolution."
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Finding Policies That Work
Freelance is becoming an attractive options for Filipinos, however, there exists a legislative gap regarding the protection of freelance workers in the country. The subsequent paper recommends short-term, medium-term, and long-term recommendations to integrate freelancers into the formal economy.
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Woman Up: Adulting for the Modern Day Filipina
The transition from adolescence to adulthood, often referred to as "adulting," can be a challenging and sometimes daunting journey. It involves navigating through various responsibilities, expectations, and societal norms, especially for women in the Philippines. To shed light on the nuances of this topic, FNF Philippines brings back Tambay: The Vodcast Series for its second year with its pilot episode titled "Woman Up! Adulting for the Modern Day Filipina"
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Job Vacancy: Project Manager
The FNF Manila Office is looking for a Project Manager to contribute to the foundation's work with fresh and innovative ideas. Do you fit the profile? If you do, we would love to hear from you.
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Freedom Mov_E x Cinemalaya film festival launched in Palawan
Attended by more than 1,200 students, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom - Philippines, in partnership with Cinemalaya and the Cultural Center of the Philippines, launched a special edition of its flagship human rights film festival in Puerto Princesa, Palawan. The event gave students in Palawan the opportunity to watch local independent films not usually distributed within their region and engage in the conversation of human rights and freedom.
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Court of Tax Appeals Acquits Rappler and Maria Ressa
The Philippine Court of Tax Appeals has acquitted the Filipino online news website and its president of charges filed over four years ago. The verdict marks a victory for press freedom and fair business standards under the rule of law. “It feels like the world is slowly turning right side up” Ressa stated as the independent news website reasserts their mission never to yield from instruments of intimidation and to continue holding truth to power.
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Project SUSI offers innovative concepts for city’s transport sector
Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNFF) and SafeTravelPH Mobility Innovations Inc. launched Project SUSI (Sustainable, Safe, and Integrated Public Transport Planning) which offers the city government of Puerto Princesa solutions to address the flaws in existing policies among others, in the transportation sector.
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Back to the Why: The Capiz Visioning Workshop
The Center of LIberalism and Democracy in partnership with Friedrich Naumann Foundation organized a hybrid "Visioning Workshop" for the local officials and leaders of the province of Capiz, Philippines.
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Looking for the one: Leader Starter Pack
Striving to raise awareness on socio-political issues, FNF Philippines provides a platform to ignite conversation and trigger actions. Tambay (Tagalog for "hangout") is a vodcast or video podcast where people come together to hang out and talk about things that matter. In the first episode, we talk about leadership and what it takes to be a leader?
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Dictator's son Marcos Jr. sworn in as Philippine President
36 years after the fall of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr, his son Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr, took his oath as the 17th Philippine president. During the election campaign, the Marcos family embellished their image and revised the narrative of the dictatorship. Thus, Marcos Jr. presented himself as an inclusive personality and focused on the motif of unity and oneness. But is this how he will govern his country in the future?
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Getting Started with Being Smart and Data-driven Cities
Knowledge of concepts such as data literacy and open data are crucial for local government leaders to start the journey of their Local Government Units (LGU) towards becoming smart, sustainable, and data-driven. What’s needed is a learning resource that is easy to understand. Something that may not cover all the topics in-depth but could be a reference to someone who’s just getting started with creating an open, smart, sustainable, and data-driven LGU.
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Wanted: Youth Data Stewards for Smart Mobility
Th success of smart cities and smart mobility is built on data governance and management. However, like the current smart city approaches that focus on technology acquisition and development, what has not been covered in past discussions are the quality of data, data governance, and management, on top of ethical considerations, and public engagement—specifically for and with the youth sector.
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Mappers for Smart Mobility
With the support of Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Philippines, MapBeks in partnership with the OpenStreetMap (osm.org) Philippines' local community revived its in-person meet-ups and training sessions on geospatial data mapping.
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Freedom Virtual Cycle 2022
FNF Philippines continues to bring the cycling community in one platform where members can discuss environmental sustainability, road-sharing safety, and mobility rights that lead to economic freedom. It has always promoted the use of bike to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, to encourage active transport and smart mobility.
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🔋🚴♂️ Fuel up for the ride with Fitbar! 🚴♀️🔋 When it comes to your biking commute, having the right energy is key! That's why we're excited to have Fitbar on board as a supporter of Freedom Cycle 2023: Tour de Metro. Fitbar offers healthy on-the-go bars in a variety of delicious flavors, providing the perfect fuel for your daily activities. Whether you need a boost before the race or a post-ride snack to recharge, Fitbar has got you covered. Packed with wholesome ingredients, Fitbar bars are designed to give you the energy you need to crush your toughest obstacles on the road. So grab a bite, power up, and get ready to conquer your biking goals! Thank you, Fitbar, for supporting Freedom Cycle 2023 and helping us promote a healthy and active lifestyle. #FuelUpWithFitbar #FreedomCycle2023 #CrushYourObstacles #FitbarPH #FitBarkada
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🏢🚲 The government plays a crucial role in supporting cycling initiatives! 🌟 Did you know that building a new bike lane on an existing road instead of creating a new car lane would save the government PHP26,787,580.43 per kilometer on average. From building bike lanes to implementing policies that promote bike commuting, their efforts contribute to a more sustainable and livable city. We would like to thank our partner cities that help us make this ride possible and help promote a better way of living with biking! For more information on the benefits of cycling for yourself and society, Please click the link to our study: https://www.freiheit.org/publikation/bikenomics #FreedomCycle2023 #GovtSupport #Bikenomics #ReadytoPedal
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🚴♀️💪 Let's celebrate the freedom of movement, a basic human right! 🌟🌍 Join Freedom Cycle 2023: Tour de Metro and stand for the importance of mobility and accessibility for all. To learn more about the benefits of biking, click the link: https://www.freiheit.org/publikation/bikenomics Together, we can promote inclusive cities and ensure that everyone has the right to move freely. 🚲✨ #FreedomCycle2023 #RighttoMove
