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Cases of state violence against women mount
Cases of state violence against women mount
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
Already there are 356 political detainees in the country, with 78 of them having been arrested on the orders of the Aquino administration’s armed and judicial forces. Almost half or 35 of them are women. Also 153 women have already fallen victim to extrajudicial killings since 2001, with six of them killed under the watch of the Benigno Aquino III administration.
Children not spared in military operations
Children not spared in military operations
By RONALYN V. OLEA and ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
The Children’s Rehabilitation Center (CRC) has documented one case of a child’s death due to indiscriminate firing, 12 cases of frustrated killings, eight cases of illegal arrest and detention, five cases of torture, one case of abduction and numerous cases of attacks on schools.
Gabriela to lead actions on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Gabriela to lead actions on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
All over the world on November 25, women will be holding mobilizations, protest actions and awareness-raising activities such as lectures, conferences, round table discussions, cultural fora and press conferences to condemn violence against women and imperialist aggression.
‘Lowering age discernment won’t solve juvenile delinquency’ – children’s rights groups
‘Lowering age discernment won’t solve juvenile delinquency’ – children’s rights groups
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“Children in conflict with the law should not be perceived as criminals because they are victims, victims who should be helped to correct his/her mistakes.” -- Salinlahi Alliance for Children’s Concern
From Quezon to Misamis Oriental, women coconut farmers struggle to make both ends meet
From Quezon to Misamis Oriental, women coconut farmers struggle to make both ends meet
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
"Our income as coconut farmers is only enough to cover our expenses for a few days. To survive on the other days, we eat bananas and sweet potatoes."
Arts and fun run for children’s rights
Arts and fun run for children’s rights
Arts and fun run for children's rights!
(Click to view larger image. Photos by Maki Macaspac)
Contractualization adds peril to health and safety – women workers
Contractualization adds peril to health and safety – women workers
By MARYA SALAMAT
Contractual women workers do not receive maternity benefits; they receive lower wages and suffer heavy workloads; they have no job security nor union rights. – KMU
Population control, US and Aquino governments’ hidden agenda – Gabriela
Population control, US and Aquino governments’ hidden agenda – Gabriela
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
“Population control defeats the rights-based, health-based, pro-poor characteristics of the RH Bill. As we call for the removal of population control provisions in the RH bill, the retention of pro-poor provisions lifted from Gabriela’s Comprehensive RH bill is non-negotiable.” – GWP Rep. Luz Ilagan
Gabriela calls on CBCP to take action on rape of 17-year old girl by Agusan priest
Gabriela calls on CBCP to take action on rape of 17-year old girl by Agusan priest
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
"We see very good signs that Leah will be able to recover from the horrors she went through; but we are certain that she can only be made truly whole again if justice is given her." – Gabriela
Gabriela calls on Butuan Bishop to stop coddling priest charged with rape of minor
Gabriela calls on Butuan Bishop to stop coddling priest charged with rape of minor
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
Gabriela said the CBCP should issue specific directives to Bishop Juan de Dios Pueblos to stop coddling the accused priest. It also welcomed the statement earlier made by Archbishop Emeritus Oscar Cruz, head of the Catholic Bishops National Tribunal of Appeals, that it is the duty of the Diocese of Butuan to commence Cabonce’s trial under canon law.
-17-year old girl accuses priest of rape
-17-year old girl accuses priest of rape
By INA ALLECO SILVERIO
"I was so afraid and confused. He is a priest; I attended mass and received communion from him. After that first time I saw that he was not at all what he showed the world to be," she said.
Gabriela calls for higher health budget in 2012 to address ‘dismal state of reproductive health’
Gabriela calls for higher health budget in 2012 to address ‘dismal state of reproductive health’
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
During the August 9 budget hearing of the DOH, Bayan Muna Rep. Teddy Casiño exposed the practice of the Philippine Children’s Medical Center (PCMC) of asking indigent patients to pawn personal items like mobile phones and watches in exchange for releasing patients.
Study bares irregularities in CCT program
Study bares irregularities in CCT program
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“The government should have given us permanent jobs instead of this (conditional cash transfer). Money is not permanent, we lose it in a day, unlike when we have a permanent job, we would somehow have permanent resources to spend for our needs,” – Angie Lorenzo, beneficiary
Women slam Aquino for deepening poverty and marginalization
Women slam Aquino for deepening poverty and marginalization
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“Aquino promised change, but the conditions of women and our families have worsened. Just a little over a year into his presidency, Aquino's 'daang matuwid' (straight path) has proven to be a 'killer highway' for many Filipinos,” Gabriela secretary-general Lana Linaban said.
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