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March 8: A Manifesto
PAGKAIN, TRABAHO, SERBISYONG PANLIPUNAN, MABUTING PAMAMAHALA AT PAYAPANG PAMUMUHAY. Ito ang kagyat na panawagan ng kababaihang Pilipino para sa ating pamilya - sigaw sa gitna ng mga pangako ngayong eleksyon.
The Courage and Commitment of Judy Taguiwalo

By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
Online and in the streets, Judy Taguiwalo is an inspiration to a new generation of Filipino activists, particularly women activists. Her world view is shaped by our nation’s history -- a history that not too many Filipinos had the courage to confront nor the opportunity or inclination to take part in. She insists on correcting mistakes and learning from them. And she roasts a mean chicken with Kikkoman and lemon grass.
A Century Later, Filipino Women Remain in Grip of Poverty, Injustice
March 8 this year marks the 100th year since the declaration of International Women’s Day. But women are still vulnerable especially in times of crisis. Under the Arroyo administration, data show that many women still suffer from many forms of injustice.
Katribu Cites Courageous Women Health Workers
Ahead of Women's Day on March 8, Katribu partylist cited women health workers, particularly the 26 currently detained in Camp Capinpin, “for bringing health service to the poor and far-flung indigenous communities neglected by the government, for performing their medical duty to country and people at the risk of being arrested and tagged as rebels.”
Take a Day Off, Join Protest on March 8: Gabriela

By MARYA SALAMAT
Gabriela, the country's foremost alliance of progressive women's organizations, has declared March 8, International Women's Day, as a “day off” for Filipinas, a day to be spent out in the streets, marching, protesting and asserting their rights. “The worsening economic and political crisis under the Arroyo government is burdening women and families more than ever and spurring more women to join collective actions to demand for their rights and welfare,” said Emmi de Jesus, a nominee of the Gabriela Women's Party.
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Peasant Leaders to Aquino Sisters: Insulting Farmers Won’t Help Noynoy’s Campaign

By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
"If they think that insulting Luisita farmers can help Noynoy's campaign, they are absolutely wrong. They are further isolating their brother Noynoy from the peasantry, agrarian reform advocates, and the Filipino people," Anakpawis Rep. Rafael Mariano said.
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