Please read and sign our online petition against the privatization and sale of Agus-Pulangui.

“The privatization of the Agus and Pulangi power complexes by 2011 as provided by the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001, will complicate the peace talks between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front,” Dr. Melchie Ambalong, president of the Lanao Power Consumers Federation (Lapocof) and MCW commissioner, said. ““Control of territory and natural resources are vital elements in the negotiation. Privatization will stand in the way of the political settlement.” … Read the full article on MindaNews.

The Mindanao Commission on Women and the Mothers for Peace Movement strongly urge the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front to act on a concern made by the UN Security Council over women’s continued “under-representation in formal peace processes.” (more…)

The Magna Carta of Women, a ”comprehensive (Philippine) women’s human rights law that seeks to eliminate discrimination against women” has been signed into law on August 14, 2009.

The official document, a powerpoint presentation, and a word document containing fast facts on the Magna Carta may now be downloaded from the Resources section of this website.