CIFAL Philippines

UP-CIFAL PH Celebrates UN Day with Youth-Centric Event on Sustainable Development Pathways

28 October 2024 – In celebration of United Nations Day, UP-CIFAL Philippines, in partnership with key organizations, successfully hosted the event Leaders of Tomorrow: Developing Pathways for a Sustainable Future at the Malcolm Theater, University of the Philippines Diliman. The event brought together youth leaders, national and local government representatives, […]

UP-CIFAL PH Celebrates IWD 2024 with Girls Got Goals

8 March 2024—The University of the Philippines – Centre International de Formation des Autorités et Leaders (UP-CIFAL) Philippines is proud to announce the launch of its digital campaign, “Girls Got Goals: Celebrating the Filipina in SDGs,” in celebration of International Women’s Day. This campaign aims to highlight and celebrate the […]

UP-CIFAL PH Highlights Importance of Good Governance in Leading Safe Spaces Forum

6 December 2023—UP-CIFAL Philippines held a compelling forum entitled focused on the role of good governance in creating safe spaces and eradicating gender-based violence (GBV) in the Philippines. Alongside the forum, a fair featuring organizations championing women’s rights, such as Lunas Collective, Sagip Babae Foundation, and Sanggunian: Commission on Anti-Sexual Misconduct and Violence, was showcased at the event.

UP-CIFAL Philippines speaks in Commission on Higher Education’s orientation on SDG localisation

26 October 2020 – UP-CIFAL Philippines Director Dr. Edna Co served as one of the speakers in the Commission of Higher Education (CHED)’s online orientation, “Study in the Philippines Program: Focusing on the Localization of the SDGs.” The orientation aimed to provide a deeper understanding and awareness of the significance […]

UP-CIFAL Philippines conducts webinar on water, sanitation, and hygiene

22 July 2020−In line with the promotion of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, the University of the Philippines (UP)-CIFAL Philippines conducted the webinar, “WASH for the Goals: Ensuring Clean Water and Sanitation for All.”   This webinar discussed the importance of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) to […]

WEBINAR: Sustainable Management of Medical Wastes During A Health Crisis

Date: 28 July 2020 (Tuesday) Time: 2:00 PM (Manila time) Description: As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, medical wastes are expected to surge in communities. According to Crispin Lao, Vice Chair of the National Solid Waste Management Commission, the lockdown caused a sharp increase in medical wastes. In addition, he mentioned that […]

WEBINAR-WASH for the Goals: Ensuring Clean Water and Sanitation for All

Date: 22 July 2020 (Wednesday) Time: 3:00 PM (Manila time) Registration: https://bit.ly/WASH2020 Description: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, or more collectively known as WASH, are three fundamental issues that are grouped together due to their interdependent nature. One common example is the absence of toilets contaminates water sources, and basic hygiene habits […]

UP-CIFAL Philippines launches pilot offering of global migration professional course

06 AUGUST 2019, QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES–UP-CIFAL Philippines launched the pilot offering of the Professional Course on Global Migration at the School of Statistics, University of the Philippines Diliman.  The Professional Course on Global Migration, which consists of 10 sessions until September 10, 2019, aims to serve as a continuing education […]

UP-CIFAL Philippines discusses SDGs, inclusive business to women entrepreneurs

19 JUNE 2019, QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES – UP-CIFAL Philippines discussed sustainable development goals (SDGs) and inclusive business to almost 30 women entrepreneurs in a financial management training. Ma. Christine Sanchez, program officer for SDGs of UP-CIFAL Philippines, explained how small businesses can create jobs, introduce new products, and promote efficient […]

UP-CIFAL Philippines holds SDG capacity building seminar-workshop for 130 college students

29 April 2019, RIZAL, PHILIPPINES−In partnership with the World Citi Colleges-Antipolo City, UP-CIFAL Philippines held a capacity-building seminar-workshop on sustainable development goals (SDGs) for 130 students. Ma. Christine Sanchez, program officer for sustainable development goals of UP-CIFAL Philippines, discussed the 17 SDGs in the local context and how these impact […]