HFMP intensifies grassroots info drive

The HFMP National leaders went down to the grassroots level events for the intensification of its information drive to promote Federalism. During the weekend, National chairman Celso Tizon and National Secretary-General Vergilio dela Cruz visited Barobo in Surigao del Sur (May 26). North of the the capital Manila, National Convenor Peter Lavina accompanied Luzon Head Tim Saday and NCR Head Ruth Coquilla in two barangays in Valenzuela City (May 27).

Elsewhere in the country, various units of the mass movement supporting the shift to a federal system continued with their volunteer efforts to popularize the four basic principles of federalism - PRRD or power-sharing, resources-sharing, respect-for-all and development-for-all. Among the activities was the successful celebration of its first year anniversary of HFMP Surigao del Norte Chapter (May 27).

Federalsim Forum at Barangay Coloong and Malanday, Valenzuela City

Hugpong Federal resumes info drive post Barangay polls

After the hiatus of education campaigns due to the holding of the recent Barangay and SK elections, HFMP is back on the road to continue its information drive for Federalism.

Chairman Celso Tizon will kick off the resumption of the campaign on May 26 with the Caraga Region Leaders Forum in Barobo, Agusan del Sur. In addition to Federalism, Tizon will also discuss lessons learned from the recent elections where vote-buying were reported to remain rampant.

He said part of our campaign for change is electoral change to make Federalism an effective tool for the advancement of the interest of the people.

On the other hand, National Convenor Peter Lavina will attend the Federalism Orientation in Valenzuela City on May 27.

Various other activities are also being lined up nationwide to help President Rodrigo Duterte's advocacy for Federalism reach as many all over the country.

HFMP is explaining to the people the Four Basic Principles of Federalism, namely Power-sharing, Resources-sharing, Respect-for-all and Development-for-all or PRRD.

Meanwhile, National Secretary-General Vergilio dela Cruz is coordinating with Regional Heads on plans to expand the National Secretariat Office to better manage the various activities being undertaken all over the country and HFMP chapters abroad.

Hugpong Federal plots next tasks on 3rd anniversary rites

Hugpong Federal Movement of the Philipines marked its 3rd year anniversary with a successful celebration at the LWUA Gym in Quezon City attended by over 3,000 delegates from all over the country.

Chairman Celso Tizon expressed gratitude to all Astig Volunteers who have remained firm and committed in helping popularize the advocacy of President Rodrigo Duterte for a shift to a federal system of government to bring change to the countryside.

HFMP was founded in Davao City on April 9, 2015 as the grassroots movement to help then Mayor Duterte who was being urged to run for president. It has since expanded nationwide and with chapter overseas and as of February 28 remained as the "sole accredited CSO partner" of the DILG Local Government Academy in undertaking an education campaign on the nationwide level.

It has campaigned from Appari to Tawitawi explaining the four basic principles of Federalism namely Power-sharing, Resources-sharing, Respect-for-all and Development-for-all or PRRD, the initials of the president.

National Convenor Peter Lavina outlined the key tasks of the movement as it starts its fourth year of volunteer work. These are 1) Continue its education campaign 2) Help draft and enact a new Federalist Constitution 3) Win at the plebiscite 4) Smooth transition by helping new regional states in their formation 5) Help elect Federalist officials.

Similar celebrations were held in the various regions of the country and in chapters abroad.

Mabuhay Astig Volunteers

MTV: Tatay Digong Elite Freshmiles

A timely birthday offering of Hugpong Federal Movement of the Philippines for our beloved PRRD, Tatay Digong. Big thanks to Tehani Hernandez Cawaling of HFMP Puerto Princesa for producing this MTV featuring Nigerian singer Elite Freshmiles.

HFMP completes Luz-Vi-Min Summits

HFMP Luzon Leaders Summit led by Tim Saday on March 17
 at the HPG Conference Room at Camp Crame, Quezon City

HFMP has completed its 3-Island Leaders Summit to intensify its education and information campaign as an accredited partner of the DILG Local Government Academy to popularize Federalism.

At the conclusion of the Luzon Summit at Camp Crame, Quezon City on March 17, Chairman Celso Tizon expressed elation over the success of the leadership consolidation meetings in Luzon, Visayas held on February 26-27 and in Mindanao held on February 1-2.

HFMP is the sole civil society organization partner of the DILG-LGA at the national level in the information drive for Federalism.

Delegates of the Luzon Summit came from Regions I, II, III,
IV-A, IV-B, V, CAR and NCR

HFMP National Convenor Peter Lavina told over 100 delegates from eight regions of Luzon and sectoral representatives that many challenges lie ahead that must be faced by the grassroots movement. 

He cited the work now being done by the Consultative Commission headed by former Chief Justice Reynato Puno, the convening of Congress as a Constituent Assembly, the presentation of the new Charter to a people's plebiscite and the Transition towards a shift to the federal system.

He said with the continuing efforts of HFMP and other groups in pushing for Federalism and the determination of President Rodrigo Duterte, real changes in our government system will truly come.

The Luzon Summit was attended by special guests DILG Assistant Secretary Epimaco Densing III and the Administrator of the Local Water Utilities Administration, Jeci Lapus, who is Head of the HFMP Political Affairs Committee.

Hugpong Federal is sole CSO accredited by DILG-LGA for Federalism info drive nationwide

Chairman Celso Tizon reiterated today the national leadership's directive for all HFMP Units from Regional, Provincial, Municipal and Barangay Federal Management Committees to strictly adhere to the guidelines issued by DILG-LGA in undertaking Federalism information and education campaigns throughout the country.

He said this was spelled out in the Astig Volunteers Summit already held in Davao City Feb 1-2 for leaders in Mindanao and Feb 26-27 in Cebu City for leaders in the Visayas. He said the DILG-LGA and HFMP Memo of Agreement and LGA Guidelines will be discussed next at the Luzon Summit in Quezon City on March 17.

As the only accredited CSO at the national level as of end of February as shown in the DILG-LGA MEMO, he said this partnership gives HFMP added responsibility and challenge.

Tizon said the three years of massive experience of HFMP in organizing and undertaking education and information campaigns with the support of volunteers are proof of the ability of the mass movement for Federalism to succeed.