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Women’s alliance Gabriela said the messaging echoed outdated and harmful narratives that suggest rape can be avoided through personal caution alone.
Even with the takedown request, GWP stressed that existing laws do not acknowledge and address AI-enabled sexual abuse and exploitation and non-consensual deepfake manipulation as legitimate forms of gender-based violence.
LGBTQ organizations earlier asserted that there is no Philippine law as well that criminalizes same-sex relationships
“No one should be punished or humiliated for who they are or whom they love.”
“There is still a lot of underreporting and we still need a lot to talk to in order to expand information dissemination and awareness raising, and ensure that those who report will not experience victim blaming.”
All the criminal charges against Pura Luka Vega are now dismissed.
The negative HIV result of Ardemil’s significant other proved her being untransmittable—something to be emphasized, she said, to stop the stigma and discrimination. They have been together for five years now.
Several bruises and wounds have been discovered upon inspection of her injuries at the Quirino Memorial Medical Center. Bausing
The youngest recorded case involved an 8-year-old who gave birth at the age of 9.
The fear of being discriminated against has been the usual reason why there are still PLHIVs who are afraid to disclose their status even to their families.
"We wish that the Supreme Court could have recognized that this law only targets a specific portion of the community."
“The passage of the SOGIE Equality Bill is a crucial step, and one that is being strongly emphasized. These are essential government responsibilities to ensure that no space exists for abuse and discrimination, especially in places where people should be able to live, study, and work with dignity and without fear.”
Commonwealth, in this zine, is not just an avenue – it is love, protest, and pride all at once.
For Jessa, this commitment is personal. As a proud trans man practicing his priesthood with the IFI, he witnessed the church’s affirming stance on gender equality as he did not encounter any forms of discrimination.
The Bahaghari-led protest, which mobilized civil society groups, allies, and LGBTQIA+ community members, featured the mural "Ang Liwanag ng Bahaghari" (The Light of the Rainbow) as the vibrant backdrop for the event stage.
There are now efforts in some local government units to address the needs of the community and began introducing targeted programs, a move that, while uneven, signals an emerging recognition of the gaps in support the community needs.
“Kierra could've been celebrating with her community in Cagayan this Pride month, but her life was cut short due to hate perpetuated by a macho-patriarchal culture."
“This initiative will place not only the LGBT couples to be on equal footing with heterosexual couples in terms of medical and care decisions, it also validates the right to love and be taken care of by our partner.”
“Macalintal’s death is a grave loss to the human rights community and a chilling reminder of the dangers faced by those who champion justice in our country.”
It does not grant "special rights" but rather ensures equal protection against all forms of discrimination under the law.
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