Publications (Books)

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The Peoples Development Institute has several publications which it is proud to share to the public for dissemination of information

 

An Assessment of the Philippine Legal Framework Governing the Right to Adequate Food: A Summary Review provides an overview of Philippine laws and policies affecting the right to adequate food, highlighting their strengths, gaps, and opportunities for reform.

 
 

A concise study on applying the Human Rights-Based Approach to development, focusing on human rights, participation, accountability, and social justice.

A practical workshop guide promoting the Right to Adequate Food, focusing on awareness, participation, and collective action toward food security and justice.

PAGKAIN SAPAT DAPAT presents a collective action strategy for developing a National Food Framework Law that promotes the right to adequate, accessible, and nutritious food for all Filipinos.

An assessment of Philippine laws and policies protecting the Right to Adequate Food, highlighting gaps and opportunities for stronger food rights and policies.

A Filipino translation of selected United Nations treaties and declarations on human rights, making key human rights principles more accessible and easier to understand.

An assessment of 20 years of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP), examining its achievements, challenges, and whether it truly fulfilled its promise of land reform.

A collection of good practices and lessons from the Peoples Development Institute in defending the Aetas’ ancestral domain in Mount Pinatubo.

A critical look at 20 years of CARP, examining its achievements, challenges, and impact on farmers’ land rights and agrarian reform.

An overview of PDI’s education program for peasants and Indigenous Peoples, highlighting a development approach rooted in rights, participation, and community empowerment.

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Your Vote, Our Future is a civic education book that highlights the importance of informed, responsible, and active participation in elections. It encourages citizens—especially voters—to understand their rights, responsibilities, and the power of their vote in shaping the nation’s future. The book emphasizes that every vote matters and that informed choices can help build a more accountable, democratic, and progressive society.

This book contains Republic Act No. 8371, or the Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act (IPRA), which provides for the rights and protection of Indigenous Peoples. It highlights the recognition of their culture, communities, ancestral lands, and their right to participate in decisions that directly affect their lives and future.

An analysis of China’s encroachment in Panatag Shoal and its impact on Filipino fisherfolk’s access to natural resources, food security, and livelihoods.

The Aetas’ concern to reclaim the Mount Pinatubo emerged out of an ordinary community organizing works. The Aetas of Botolan approached PDI to assist them on this issue. First PDI created a consultation session with the Aetas themselves to validate their concern, and then later on, with concerned government agencies at the provincial and national levels to put forward the Aetas’ demand.

This book provides a simple guide to understanding Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC), including its different forms, legal protections, and available support mechanisms. It aims to help individuals and communities recognize, prevent, and respond to VAWC and promote a safe and respectful environment for everyone.

A practical guide to building confidence, improving speaking skills, and communicating ideas clearly and effectively in front of an audience. It provides useful tips for delivering messages with clarity, confidence, and impact.