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ILC’s National Engagement Strategy (NES) in the Philippines aims to
synergise the efforts of civil society organisations (CSOs) with other
stakeholders such as government and international organisations
in building on previous efforts to increase and strengthen access
to and control of land and other natural resources in rural sectors.
Engagement with key stakeholders was the main challenge
faced during the first year of NES implementation, with changes
in local political governance and a shift in focus after massive
destruction was caused by a super-typhoon. Nevertheless, the
ILC NES continues to build common ground for civil society,
communities, government, and international organisations to
implement strategies to help address land related issues.
A multi-stakeholder platform
The NES multi-stakeholder platform in the Philippines has been
spearheaded by seven CSOs members of ILC with government
institutions, intergovernmental institutions, and community
organisations to implement strategies towards the proper
implementation of land-related laws and policies.
ILC's National Engagement Strategy
NES
ILC National Engagement Strategy
PHILIPPINES
International Land Coalition Secretariat at IFAD
Via Paolo di Dono, 44 , 00142 - Rome, Italy
tel. +39 06 5459 2445 fax +39 06 5459 3445
[email protected] | www.landcoalition.org
The International Land Coalition (ILC)
A global coalition of 152 intergovernmental and civil
society organisations formed to promote secure access to
land for the rural poor. ILC membership comprises some of
the major UN agencies and financial institutions, renowned
CGIAR centres and a number of major independent think
tank organisations. The majority of ILC members are civil
society and farmer organisations from the South.
Strategic Framework 2011-2015
www.landcoalition.org/publications/new-strategic-
framework-2011-2015
Asia Regional Coordination Unit at KPA
Jl Pancoran Indah 1 Blok E3 No.1 Pancoran
Jakarta Selatan 12760 Indonesia
tel. +62 21 79 84 540 fax +62 21 79 93 834
[email protected] | ilcasia.wordpress.com
Asian NGO Coalition (ANGOC)Mr. Nathaniel Don Marquez, [email protected] www.angoc.org
The People’s Campaign for Agrarian Reform Network (AR NOW!)Mr. Wilson Requez, [email protected]
Centre for Agrarian Reform and Rural Development (CARRD)Mr. Edwin Nerva, [email protected]
Philippine Association for Intercultural Development (PAFID)Mr. Dave de Vera, [email protected] www.pafid.org.ph
Pambansang Kilusan ng mga Samahang Magsasaka (PAKISAMA)Mr. Raul Socrates Banzuela, [email protected] www.pakisama.com
Task Force Mapalad (TFM)Mr. Armando Jarilla, [email protected] taskforcemapalad.org
Xavier Science Foundation (XSF)Mr. Roel Ravanera, [email protected]
ContextA number of progressive asset reform laws were passed in the
Philippines after the 1986 People Power revolution, which aim
to provide equitable land distribution, resource conservation
and protection, and recognition of the rights of marginalised
groups. Unfortunately, much is still needed to improve the
lives of intended beneficiaries such as farmers, fisher folk,
indigenous peoples, the urban poor, forest communities, and
rural women, who continue to live in poverty.
In its first year the Philippines NES contributed to enhancing
the capacity of members in defending and protecting
rights through increased participation in policy formulation,
dialogues with relevant stakeholders, using evidence-based
advocacy in campaigns, and direct action on the completion
of land distribution.
During the first year of NES implementation, there were
challenges such as changes in the political situation and in
governance. In addition, in November 2013 the country was
hit by Typhoon Haiyan and the focus of CSOs, including ILC
members, was directed towards rehabilitation and rebuilding.
In its second year, the NES focusses on intensifying existing
advocacy and campaigns on asset reform laws. In particular,
members will be working on laws such as the Comprehensive
Agrarian Reform Program Extension with Reforms (CARPER),
the Fisheries Code, the National Land Use Act, and the Land
Administration Reform Act.
A comprehensive and accessible Land Spatial Data System
will be further developed and linked to databases of other
countries in the region. There will also be continued efforts
in capacity building and in enhancing coordination amongst
ILC platform members in the Philippines.
ObjectivesThe ILC National Engagement Strategy for the Philippines will
focus on the following priority areas of action:
» Via the multi-stakeholder platform, promote effective
formulation and implementation of land and related policies;
» Review the implementation of existing land laws and
related policies;
» Enhance the capacities of communities to demand and
defend their rights and natural resources;
» Develop a comprehensive Land Spatial Data System
that may be linked with databases in other countries in
the Asia region.
ActionsThe NES will be implemented through the following key activities:
» Comprehensive implementation of land laws
The multi-stakeholder platform will be strengthened to
promote the implementation of existing land laws and
related policies by authorities and citizens by building
partnerships between NGOs, CSOs, international
organisations, and government institutions.
» Empowerment of communities on land rights, fisheries, and natural resources
Empower communities defending land rights, fisheries,
and natural resources with the knowledge and technical
support they require, such as paralegal services, to help
resolve conflicts and conduct negotiations.
» Development of a Land Spatial Data System
Capacities will be built for data collection and use
of a spatial data system, which they will manage
and maintain. This will be validated across existing
information databases such as Land Watch Asia and will
be used to strengthen evidence-based advocacy.
Awareness raising (AR) include informing rural women and men to realise their rights and dissemination of good and bad practices in land related issues to the public and policymakers; and media campaigns.
Capacity building/empowerment (CB) activities include the establishment of self-help groups at village and community levels; training and capacity building for instance on land use mapping and follow-up. Note: Capacity building can also occur for activities related to awareness raising, policy advocacy and knowledge generation.
Knowledge generation (KG) production of knowledge to inform decision makers such as through case studies, databases, assessments and reports, and alternative CSO reports to international conventions.
Policy advocacy (PA) activities include community mobilisation campaigns and dialogues with policymakers
