The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom’s International Academy for Leadership (IAF) invites Human Rights activists, lawyers and politicians active in this field to join the online seminar “Human and Civil Rights.” The seminar will be from 25 June – 22 July 2012. For more information on the topic, please click here.

The seminar is divided into three phases. In the first part, participants are given materials to read to deepen their knowledge and are encouraged to discuss via an online forum their thoughts and insights. Based on their contributions and performance, IAF will invite select participants for the second and third phases. The second part, 30 July – 08 September 2012, is a preparatory phase for the presence seminar (third phase) to be held in Gummersbach, Germany to continue the discussions from 09 – 21 September 2012.

It does not require participants to be online at all times. They have the flexibility to work at their own pace provided they meet the deadlines assigned to each task.

Please download application form and send completed form to application@fnst.org. The deadline for submission of applications is
9 a.m., 04 June 2012, Monday. Please note that applications received after the indicated deadline will not be accommodated and that FNF will only contact short listed candidates.

FNF Philippines can only evaluate applications of Filipinos. If you are not a Filipino, please contact the FNF office in your country or region. Please view the different FNF locations here.

Historic Point for Competition Policy in the Philippines

At a gathering of Liberal Party (LP) members to discuss Competition Law in the country, competition expert Tony Abad said that Congress under the Aquino Administration will make history when it passes House Bill (HB) 4835, a bill that penalizes anti-competitive agreements and mergers and abuse of dominant position. Read more on the Competition Law discussion.

The Freedom Project 2012



In 2011, The Liberal Project recognized seven initiatives that promote freedom and empowerment. This year, the search for outstanding programs continues under a new banner – The Freedom Project. Read more on The Freedom Project.

Disaster-preparedness: Common Sense Leads to Timeless Freedom

30 mayors, deputy mayors and a vice-governor got together in Manila, April 25-26 for the “I Am Prepared” seminar on good governance as mitigation and adaptive measure to climate change. Climate change – whatever its cause – is seen as the main cause of the increase in typhoons, extreme rainfall, landslides and other disasters that have wreaked havoc on the Philippines in recent years. On top of that local officials have to deal with other natural disasters such as earthquakes. How does good governance help in dealing with these disasters? Read more on Climate Change Seminar.

I Run for Integrity Towards a New Philippines 2012

Following the highly successful first running event organized by Integrity Initiative in May last year, the organizers are staging another run on May 6, 2012 at the Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Read more on the Integrity Run.

150 Political Scientists Say Climate Change a Pressing Issue

Climate change and the Mindanao peace process were among the important issues discussed in the 50th anniversary conference of the Philippine Political Science Association (PPSA) held from April 12 to 14, 2012 at Xavier University in Cagayan de Oro City. Founded in 1962, the PPSA is the country's only professional organization that brings together political scientists from all as well as similar fields of inquiry and practice both within and outside the academic setting in order to expand awareness and understanding of the politics of Asia and the study of all issues in the field of political science by Filipino political scientists. Read more on conference.