Who We Are
“Saligan” means that which is fundamental and basic. SALIGAN works with and represents the basic and marginalized sectors in the Philippines, on whom rests the attainment of justice and social change in the country. It has operations throughout the country through its offices in Metro Manila, the Bicol region, and Mindanao.
SALIGAN is one of the founding members of the Alternative Law Groups, Inc. (ALG), a coalition of legal resource developmental NGOs throughout the Philippines.
What We Do
WORKERS’ RIGHTS
SALIGAN continues to influence pro-labor amendments to the Labor Code, engages in the discussion of public sector union issues, and addresses migrant workers’ concerns. We also address issues of security of tenure, the right to living wage and speedy labor justice, the welfare of women workers and child labor.
GENDER EQUALITY
SALIGAN handles cases of victims of gender-based violence and advocate for the enactment of laws and issuance of policies addressing women’s issues towards gender equality. We also have women paralegals than assist litigants in the courtroom and other concerns in their communities. Gender issues are mainstreamed in all of SALIGAN’s programs and activities.
CHILDREN’S RIGHTS
SALIGAN works with children and child-focused NGOs and networks for the full domestic adoption and implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and its accompanying documents.
PEOPLE’S PARTICIPATION IN GOVERNANCE
SALIGAN works with the basic and marginalized sectors for their meaningful engagement in all levels of governance. Primarily, SALIGAN directs its efforts and resources to increasing people’s participation in local governance. We conduct trainings on local legislation and policy formulation, the barangay justice system, and the national advocacy to democratizing local governance.
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SALIGAN Batas October 2024
SALIGAN Batas' latest issue discusses recent jurisprudence on processes for the creation of new...
Saligan Batas May 2024
This edition analyzes DOLE DO No. 242-24, NEA MC 2023-052, and the SEBA Certification Process. as...
SALIGAN 2023 Annual Report
SALIGAN commenced the operationalization of its 3-year strategic plan in 2023.