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A Big Win for G-Watch LANIAG; Student Leaders Elected in Key Student Council Posts
Student leaders of G-Watch Puerto Princesa-LANIAG (Local Advocates of NGOs and Individuals for Accountable Governance) won big in the recent student government elections in Palawan State University (PSU) held on Saturday, September 5. Core member Kent Paul Alvarez was elected College Representative of the College Student Government of the College of Arts and Humanities (CAH), alongside G-Watch LANIAG volunteer Clarence Ruiz, who won the University Student Government (USG) presidency, and John Vincent Tampon, who was elected USG senator.
Student leaders of G-Watch Puerto Princesa-LANIAG (Local Advocates of NGOs and Individuals for Accountable Governance) won big in the recent student government elections in Palawan State University (PSU) held on Saturday, September 5. Core member Kent Paul Alvarez was elected College Representative of the College Student Government of the College of Arts and Humanities (CAH), alongside G-Watch LANIAG volunteer Clarence Ruiz, who won the University Student Government (USG) presidency, and John Vincent Tampon, who was elected USG senator.
G-Watch Presents its Approach to Accountability in DILG NCR Open Government Forum
Local government units (LGUs), civil society organizations (CSOs), government officials, academe and students convened at the PLV COED Assembly Hall of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela (PLV) for a forum titled “Co-creating Open Government: Shaping the Future of Inclusive and Responsive Governance.”
Local government units (LGUs), civil society organizations (CSOs), government officials, academe and students convened at the PLV COED Assembly Hall of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela (PLV) for a forum titled “Co-creating Open Government: Shaping the Future of Inclusive and Responsive Governance.”
What is Youth-Led? Learning With and From Multiply-Ed in the Philippines
The paper puts forward a framework of what youth-led means based on the practice, thinking and reflections of a youth-led accountability initiative on education in the Philippines called Multiply-Ed.With the network pioneering a form of youth-led approach, the paper clarifies what makes such an approach groundbreaking and effective in advancing and sustaining progressive change. Multiply-Ed finds it crucial to get a grip and consolidate the meaning of “youth-led” to help address the weaknesses identified in other applications.
The paper puts forward a framework of what youth-led means based on the practice, thinking and reflections of a youth-led accountability initiative on education in the Philippines called Multiply-Ed.With the network pioneering a form of youth-led approach, the paper clarifies what makes such an approach groundbreaking and effective in advancing and sustaining progressive change. Multiply-Ed finds it crucial to get a grip and consolidate the meaning of “youth-led” to help address the weaknesses identified in other applications.
Department of Education - Puerto Princesa Delivers Big; Capacitates all School Governance Councils
In response to its commitment to Multiply-Ed, the Department of Education-Puerto Princesa, with support from the local government of Puerto Princesa, has convened all its School Governance Councils for a capacity-building workshop.
In response to its commitment to Multiply-Ed, the Department of Education-Puerto Princesa, with support from the local government of Puerto Princesa, has convened all its School Governance Councils for a capacity-building workshop.
What It Means for Health to be a Right: Opening Remarks in the PRO-Health National Conference
Joy Aceron, 24 July 2026We come together today to talk about something most important to all of us: health.We are here to recognize the problem, but not stop there. We are here to account for wins and persisting gaps to offer and work towards long-term systemic solutions. That’s what accountability means. It brings us closer to the truth that guides and anchors actions.Not all health access is a rightOur key call: health is a human right. What does it mean if it is a human right?
Joy Aceron, 24 July 2026We come together today to talk about something most important to all of us: health.We are here to recognize the problem, but not stop there. We are here to account for wins and persisting gaps to offer and work towards long-term systemic solutions. That’s what accountability means. It brings us closer to the truth that guides and anchors actions.Not all health access is a rightOur key call: health is a human right. What does it mean if it is a human right?
Multiply-Ed Holds Youth-Led Education Reform Regional Conference in Cebu City, Focuses on Climate Change
Multiply-ED held a Youth-Led Education Reform Regional Conference on July 11-12, 2026. Bringing together students from public schools across Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and Cebu City, the second day of the conference focused on climate resilience and the state of public schools in the Province of Cebu. The conference theme was a response to the back-to-back disasters that hit the province in late 2025. The first was the magnitude 6.9 that struck on September 30, followed by Typhoon Tino in early November.
Multiply-ED held a Youth-Led Education Reform Regional Conference on July 11-12, 2026. Bringing together students from public schools across Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and Cebu City, the second day of the conference focused on climate resilience and the state of public schools in the Province of Cebu. The conference theme was a response to the back-to-back disasters that hit the province in late 2025. The first was the magnitude 6.9 that struck on September 30, followed by Typhoon Tino in early November.
Learning Collaborative on Engaging Local School Boards and Local Health Boards
One of the key features of the country’s decentralization is the creation of numerous mandated local participatory bodies meant to advance and institutionalize civil society participation in governance. These are multi-sectoral bodies with powers that range from policy-making to policy oversight to being a consultative platform. However, whether civil society representation in these bodies translates to actual decisions embodying the people’s voice and agenda remains a big question.
One of the key features of the country’s decentralization is the creation of numerous mandated local participatory bodies meant to advance and institutionalize civil society participation in governance. These are multi-sectoral bodies with powers that range from policy-making to policy oversight to being a consultative platform. However, whether civil society representation in these bodies translates to actual decisions embodying the people’s voice and agenda remains a big question.
National Conference on the State of Healthcare Access in the Philippines: PRO-Health’s Public Presentation of Highlights and Accomplishments
PRO-Health or Promoting Rights Organizing for Health is an initiative of Government Watch (G-Watch) with Accountability Research Center (ARC), Samahan ng Nagkakaisang Pamilyang Pantawid (SNPP) and Student Council Alliance of the Philippines (SCAP), other civil society groups and local governments.
PRO-Health or Promoting Rights Organizing for Health is an initiative of Government Watch (G-Watch) with Accountability Research Center (ARC), Samahan ng Nagkakaisang Pamilyang Pantawid (SNPP) and Student Council Alliance of the Philippines (SCAP), other civil society groups and local governments.
PRO-Health Local Learning Exchange Series
Government Watch (G-Watch) is currently co-implementing PRO-Health or Promoting Rights Organizing for Health with Accountability Research Center (ARC) in partnership with other partner civil society groups and local governments.
Government Watch (G-Watch) is currently co-implementing PRO-Health or Promoting Rights Organizing for Health with Accountability Research Center (ARC) in partnership with other partner civil society groups and local governments.
Na ang Pagtatanong ay Serbisyo Publiko [When Asking a Question is Public Service]
By: Diomerard James H. Cabintoy (Marangal National High School San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan) Maayong hapon po sa inyong tanan. Dalawang araw. Madaming boses. At isang tanong na sumasalamin sa lahat ng narinig at nakita natin dito: sino ba talaga ang responsable sa kalidad ng edukasyon na natatanggap ng bawat kabataang Pilipino?
By: Diomerard James H. Cabintoy (Marangal National High School San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan) Maayong hapon po sa inyong tanan. Dalawang araw. Madaming boses. At isang tanong na sumasalamin sa lahat ng narinig at nakita natin dito: sino ba talaga ang responsable sa kalidad ng edukasyon na natatanggap ng bawat kabataang Pilipino?
G-Watch Convenor-Director Attends UN Public Service Forum 2026, Chairs Plenary Panel on Oversight
Government Watch (G-Watch) attended the United Nations Public Service Forum 2026, held in Tbilisi, Georgia from July 23 to 25. Represented by Convenor-Director Joy Aceron, she moderated the second plenary panel on Day 1 on ‘Strengthening Government Accountability Through Oversight.’ She also served as one of the panelists in the ‘Workshop on Fighting Corruption’ on Day 2.
Government Watch (G-Watch) attended the United Nations Public Service Forum 2026, held in Tbilisi, Georgia from July 23 to 25. Represented by Convenor-Director Joy Aceron, she moderated the second plenary panel on Day 1 on ‘Strengthening Government Accountability Through Oversight.’ She also served as one of the panelists in the ‘Workshop on Fighting Corruption’ on Day 2.
We Showed the Way, But “Nothing is Given, We Need to Take It” (Closing Remarks in the Multiply-Ed National Accountability Conference: Youth Report on Education)
By Joy Aceron | 30 June 2026When I delivered a message in the formal launching of Multiply-Ed on February 7, 2022 in Pasig City, I said: “Obviously, this is just the beginning. There is a huge work ahead. But if the recent past efforts of the team were of any indication, the road ahead will surely be vibrant, productive and full of lessons on accountability and citizen empowerment towards a resilient learning environment in public education system.”
By Joy Aceron | 30 June 2026When I delivered a message in the formal launching of Multiply-Ed on February 7, 2022 in Pasig City, I said: “Obviously, this is just the beginning. There is a huge work ahead. But if the recent past efforts of the team were of any indication, the road ahead will surely be vibrant, productive and full of lessons on accountability and citizen empowerment towards a resilient learning environment in public education system.”
#NoOneIsXcluded: Multiply-Ed Education Reform Agenda
Multiply-Ed presents here its updated 7-point education reform agenda. These agenda were formulated through youth-led, multi-level and multi-sectoral processes of organizing, monitoring and problem-solving following Multiply-Ed’s approach to accountability. It is a set of reform agenda updated from the first phase of Multiply-Ed’s monitoring and in consideration of the result of the second phase of Multiply-Ed’s monitoring conducted from April 2024 to June 2025 that focused on access to quality education by marginalized learners.
Multiply-Ed presents here its updated 7-point education reform agenda. These agenda were formulated through youth-led, multi-level and multi-sectoral processes of organizing, monitoring and problem-solving following Multiply-Ed’s approach to accountability. It is a set of reform agenda updated from the first phase of Multiply-Ed’s monitoring and in consideration of the result of the second phase of Multiply-Ed’s monitoring conducted from April 2024 to June 2025 that focused on access to quality education by marginalized learners.
Multiply-Ed Holds Budget Accountability Forum in Puerto Princesa, Uses Participatory Multi-level Framework to Scrutinize Education Budget
Multiply-Ed, a civil society education accountability initiative, hosted a budget accountability forum in Puerto Princesa City on April 25. Conducted alongside its Youth-Led Education Reform Regional Conference (YERC), the forum convened student leaders, teachers and principals from schools covered by Multiply-Ed’s previoud monitoring as well as relevant government duty-bearers.
Multiply-Ed, a civil society education accountability initiative, hosted a budget accountability forum in Puerto Princesa City on April 25. Conducted alongside its Youth-Led Education Reform Regional Conference (YERC), the forum convened student leaders, teachers and principals from schools covered by Multiply-Ed’s previoud monitoring as well as relevant government duty-bearers.
Multiply-Ed Budget Accountability Forum
One of the key takeaways from the recent flood control plunder is that budget allocation without working accountability at all levels – at planning, authorization, implementation and accountability stages – can mean public resources lost to corruption. It is not enough that budget is allocated for services and programs that are crucial, budget advocates need to also ensure that budget allocated are actually implemented according to plan and following key standards critical to the people.
One of the key takeaways from the recent flood control plunder is that budget allocation without working accountability at all levels – at planning, authorization, implementation and accountability stages – can mean public resources lost to corruption. It is not enough that budget is allocated for services and programs that are crucial, budget advocates need to also ensure that budget allocated are actually implemented according to plan and following key standards critical to the people.
Multiply-Ed Learning Collaborative and Advocacy Forum on Anti-Corruption in Education
With the flood control plunder, corruption is once again a key governance issue demanding response and action. All development sectors confront the corruption plague. Education governance is not exempted.
With the flood control plunder, corruption is once again a key governance issue demanding response and action. All development sectors confront the corruption plague. Education governance is not exempted.
STRENGTHENING ACCOUNTABILITY IN WATER GOVERNANCE AS A CRUCIAL ELEMENT TO LEARNING:
POSITION PAPER OF MULTIPLY-ED ON THE WATER CRISIS IN BULACAN
POSITION PAPER OF MULTIPLY-ED ON THE WATER CRISIS IN BULACAN
Representation as Key to Effective Indigenous People Education; First-Ever Indigenous Learners Education Conference Held
Learners from indigenous people (IP) communities, youth leaders, teachers and education stakeholders in Negros attended the first-ever youth-led education conference that centered on indigenous learners last March 14. Schools represented were Carabalan National High School, Bago Elementary School, Marikudo Settlement Elementary School, and Bagong Silang Elementary School. Duty-bearers from the local government of Himamaylan and the Department of Education also attended.
Learners from indigenous people (IP) communities, youth leaders, teachers and education stakeholders in Negros attended the first-ever youth-led education conference that centered on indigenous learners last March 14. Schools represented were Carabalan National High School, Bago Elementary School, Marikudo Settlement Elementary School, and Bagong Silang Elementary School. Duty-bearers from the local government of Himamaylan and the Department of Education also attended.
To Improve Citizens’ Health Seeking Behavior, Enable Transparency, Participation, and Accountability (TPA) in Health Governance: A Report on PRO-Health TPA-Enabled Health Units Workshop Series
This G-Watch report shares the highlights from the workshop series that aimed to enable health units through Transparency-Participation-Accountability (TPA) to strengthen health and education and promotion. The workshop convened barangay-level health stakeholders, including barangay officials, Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials, community health personnel and local civil society groups to form a TPA for health core group that now help push for improved health service delivery in their barangay.
This G-Watch report shares the highlights from the workshop series that aimed to enable health units through Transparency-Participation-Accountability (TPA) to strengthen health and education and promotion. The workshop convened barangay-level health stakeholders, including barangay officials, Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials, community health personnel and local civil society groups to form a TPA for health core group that now help push for improved health service delivery in their barangay.
Ako Ikaw Tayo May Pananagutan 2026: Rediscover Our Voice, Speak Out Against Corruption
This 2026, amid the need for louder calls and more resolute actions against corruption, Government Watch (G-Watch) calls on everyone to:Speak Out Against Corruption!Complain about Government Inefficiencies!Feedback on Good Work and New Solutions!
This 2026, amid the need for louder calls and more resolute actions against corruption, Government Watch (G-Watch) calls on everyone to:Speak Out Against Corruption!Complain about Government Inefficiencies!Feedback on Good Work and New Solutions!