Liberal Times Manila Podcast http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/index.html en-us 2006 The Liberal Times Manila Podcast A regular program with news and commentary brought to you by the Philippine Office of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation Created by Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines The Liberal Times Manila Podcast is a regular program with news and commentary brought to you by the Philippine Office of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation. Explore more at www.fnf.org.ph or e-mail us at liberal@fnst.org The Liberal Times Manila Podcast is a regular program with news and commentary brought to you by the Philippine Office of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation. Explore more at www.fnf.org.ph or e-mail us at liberal@fnst.org Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines liberal@fnst.org Politics http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/episode-48.html Understanding that the integrity of Philippine elections cannot be left to the government alone, Attorney Carlos Medina Jr., Ateneo Human Rights Center executive director, speaks about the Legal Network for Truthful Elections (LENTE). LENTE is a non-partisan election watch group he helped form in 2007 to monitor the then national elections. Composed of lawyers, law students and paralegals, Atty. Medina discusses how LENTE has evolved and expanded its efforts in preparation for the May 2010 elections. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:30:00 EDT Understanding that the integrity of Philippine elections cannot be left to the government alone, Attorney Carlos Medina Jr., Ateneo Human Rights Center executive director, speaks about the Legal Network for Truthful Elections (LENTE). LENTE is a non-partisan election watch group he helped form in 2007 to monitor the then national elections. Composed of lawyers, law students and paralegals, Atty. Medina discusses how LENTE has evolved and expanded its efforts in preparation for the May 2010 elections. Understanding that the integrity of Philippine elections cannot be left to the government alone, Attorney Carlos Medina Jr., Ateneo Human Rights Center executive director, speaks about the Legal Network for Truthful Elections (LENTE). LENTE is a non-partisan election watch group he helped form in 2007 to monitor the then national elections. Composed of lawyers, law students and paralegals, Atty. Medina discusses how LENTE has evolved and expanded its efforts in preparation for the May 2010 elections. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 24:56 LENTE, Election, 2010, Carlos Medina, Human, Rights http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/episode-47.html Commission on Human Rights Chairperson Leila de Lima analyses the country’s human rights situation. She discusses this as a reminder that the platforms of candidates for national elections must center on what does not change: freedom. Freedom is about the protection of human rights. While there is no country that protects all human rights, there are some that are closer than others. Unfortunately, the Philippines is not one of those nations. She therefore proposes two areas where a solution from the next administration is needed. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:00:00 EDT Commission on Human Rights Chairperson Leila de Lima analyses the country’s human rights situation. She discusses this as a reminder that the platforms of candidates for national elections must center on what does not change: freedom. Freedom is about the protection of human rights. While there is no country that protects all human rights, there are some that are closer than others. Unfortunately, the Philippines is not one of those nations. She therefore proposes two areas where a solution from the next administration is needed. Commission on Human Rights Chairperson Leila de Lima analyses the country’s human rights situation. She discusses this as a reminder that the platforms of candidates for national elections must center on what does not change: freedom. Freedom is about the protection of human rights. While there is no country that protects all human rights, there are some that are closer than others. Unfortunately, the Philippines is not one of those nations. She therefore proposes two areas where a solution from the next administration is needed. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 32:45 Leila de Lima, Human Rights, Philippines, Leaders, President, Election