“For a change, during this election, let us not ask favors from our candidates. Let us not abuse them. Let us not make them corrupt.” This is one of the campaign lines of “Walang Hihingi,” the electoral campaign of the Ehem Anticorruption Program spearheaded by the Society of Jesus. MCW, which is part of the Ehem network, is supporting the campaign and running it Mindanao-wide.
“Women should support women running for public office. But not just any woman. Women we support must be steeped in notions of social justice, human rights and gender equality. ” said Irene M. Santiago, chair and CEO of the Mindanao Commission on Women during the National Women’s Summit held recently at Miriam College, Quezon City. (more…)
Noting the pervasive feeling of powerlessness over massive corruption and dishonesty in government and other sectors, MCW has initiated an educational project called, “Filipinos Who Tell the Truth”. It enables participants to reflect on their own behavior and encourages them to honor models of honesty and truth in their midst. The project uses visual arts teaching to promote these values to public and private elementary school teachers and their pupils (grades four to six.) At the end of each session, an exhibit of the pupils’ works is mounted. Exhibits have taken place in Iligan, Davao, Cotabato and Tagum. A Mindanao-wide exhibit is planned. » Read more about the campaign.
“Kaya natin!” (We can), the movement for genuine change and ethical leadership, proved that you can run a city’s administration without corruption. Meet so extraordinary people like the Mayor of San Isidro, Nueva Ecija, Hon. Sonia Lorenz, and the Mayor of Naga City, Hon. Jesse Robredo on February 19, 2009 at University of Southeastern Philippines, Obrero Campus. The event is organized by the USP in co-operation with MCW.
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