Title: Raising public awareness on population and human development.

POPLINE Document Number: 308160

Author(s):

de los Reyes-Ferrer C

Source citation:

Human Development Legislator, 2001 Aug;11(7):14-15.

Abstract:

The public's perceptions and endorsement of certain issues affect the enactment of proposed policy measures. Therefore, in any advocacy endeavor, efforts are made to influence public opinion. In order to gain public support, it is essential that the public be made aware of how the issue would directly affect their lives. Thus, PLCPD launched Talkpoint Radio in recognition of broadcast media's effectiveness in reaching the public. By informing the public on population and human development issues through Talkpoint Radio, PLCPD aims to raise public awareness and critical thinking on the said issues, and consequently, public support for these areas of advocacy as well. The radio production is part of a three-year communications and research project titled "Involving Legislators in Informing the Public on Reproductive Health Issues," with funding assistance from the Ford Foundation. Talkpoint Radio Talkpoint Radio started broadcast in August 1999 to become the first and only human development, population, and reproductive health-centered radio program in the country. Talkpoint began as a special segment in Womantouch, a daily radio program in DZRM that tackles gender issues. Talkpoint served as a medium for meaningful debate and interactive discussions on reproductive health, population, and human development issues, as well as a source of news on legislative and civil society advocacy efforts. (excerpt)

Keywords:

Philippines
Summary Report
Population
Economic Development
Social Development
Public Opinion
Radio Program
Reproductive Health
Advocacy
Legislation
Developing Countries
Asia, Southeastern
Asia
Economic Factors
Attitude
Psychological Factors
Behavior
Radio
Broadcast Media
Mass Media
Communication
Health
Political Factors
Sociocultural Factors