CIFAL Philippines

UP-CIFAL Philippines and Coolaire Conduct Workshop on Integrating SDGs into Business

30 April 2025–The University of the Philippines – Centre International de Formation des Autorités et Leaders (UP-CIFAL) Philippines held the “Sustainable Development Goals for Transformational Business” (SDGs4BIZ) orientation on 28 and 30 April 2025 with Coolaire Consolidated, Inc. Held via Zoom, the two-day virtual training workshop featured a series of […]

UP-CIFAL Philippines, CFO Explore Strategic Collaboration on Migration Research and Diaspora Engagement

8 May 2025— UP-CIFAL Philippines welcomed a high-level delegation from the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) on 8 May 2025, to explore avenues for collaboration on migration research, diaspora engagement, and capacity-building initiatives. The courtesy visit gathered key representatives from both organizations, including Undersecretary Atty. Ma. Arlene Borja, accompanied by […]

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, […]

Local Knowledge Systems Take Center Stage at UP-CIFAL Philippines Migration Symposium

The symposium brought together diverse stakeholders, including policymakers, academics, and advocates, to foster dialogue and collaboration in addressing migration issues. The insights gained will contribute to ongoing efforts to create evidence-based, inclusive, and people-centered migration policies.

Applications for the Professional Course on Global Migration (6th iteration) are now open!

As part of its mandate to strengthen the capacity of local authorities in migration governance, the UP-CIFAL Philippines offers the online Professional Course on Global Migration (PCGM). The course is intended for migration practitioners interested in a comprehensive and pragmatic approach to addressing the challenges of migration governance and strengthening […]

Summary of Proceedings: A High-level Forum on a Gender-responsive and Sustainable Recruitment and Reintegration in Philippine Migration Governance

15 December 2022 – The UP-CIFAL Philippines, together with UN Women Philippines, organized a “High-level Forum on a Gender-responsive and Sustainable Recruitment and Reintegration in Philippine Migration Governance” on 14 December 2022 at Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, Pasay City. The forum is part of the Bridging Recruitment to Reintegration in […]

International Conference on Human Mobility and Climate Action

21 October 2021 – The University of the Philippines – Centre International de Formation des Autorités et Leaders or the International Center for Authorities and Leaders Philippines (UP-CIFAL Philippines), together with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), hosted the International […]

UP-CIFAL Philippines capacitates the business sector

02 June 2021 – The UP-CIFAL Philippines, in partnership with the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), held a capacity building entitled “SDG 101: SDGs for Sustainable Business.” The virtual event aimed to introduce the importance of incorporating SDGs into PCCI’s business operations and to demonstrate how integrating the […]

Migration in the New Normal: Global Perspectives and Potential Directions amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

Date: 27 May 2021 Time: 12:00 pm GMT+8 (Manila Time) Registration link: https://bit.ly/PCGMWebinar2021S Description: The current COVID-19 pandemic has created a major health crisis and disrupted economies around the globe. It also forced governments to implement restrictions in the movement inside and out of countries’ borders. All of these have […]

UP-CIFAL Philippines opens the first online Professional Course on Global Migration

6 April 2021 – The University of the Philippines – Centre International de Formation des Authorités et Leaders Philippines (UP-CIFAL Philippines) opened the third Professional Course on Global Migration (PCGM), in partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Philippines. PCGM welcomed 16 learners from different countries including Bangladesh, China, Ecuador, […]