A Century Later, Filipino Women Continue Struggle for Change
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A Century Later, Filipino Women Continue Struggle for Change
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On the 100th year of International Working Women’s Day commemoration: Pinays to PNoy: Where’s the ‘Daang Matuwid’?
On the 100th year of International Working Women’s Day commemoration: Pinays to PNoy: Where’s the ‘Daang Matuwid’?
March 7, 2011 PRESS RELEASE DAVAO CITY - One question for the President: Where's the 'Matuwid na Daan?'. This as more than a thousand women are set to join on the centennial commemoration of the International Working Women's Day led by militant and progressive...
News in Pictures: Lolas Lament Slow Pace of Justice, Hit Aquino for Failed Promise
News in Pictures: Lolas Lament Slow Pace of Justice, Hit Aquino for Failed Promise
The lolas (grandmothers) of Lila Filipina, an organization of former “comfort women,” stormed the Japanese Embassy in Manila on Wednesday to demand justice from the government of Japan for the crimes they committed during World War II. The lolas proceeded to Don Chino Bridge near Malacañang gate and brought with them a letter addressed to President Benigno S. Aquino III, asking why he failed to fulfill his promise of obtaining any measure of justice for them. (Photos courtesy of Gabriela / bulatlat.com)
On 100th International Women’s Day, Groups Press Aquino to Act on Women’s Demands
On 100th International Women’s Day, Groups Press Aquino to Act on Women’s Demands
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“Aquino’s ninth month in office coincides with the militant action of Filipino women on March 8. Just like giving birth to a child, the protest of women all over the country and overseas would be born after nine months of discontent over an administration found inadequate in action.” -- Lana Linaban, Gabriela secretary-general
Satur, others file House resolution to probe P330-billion Lucio Tan exposé
Satur, others file House resolution to probe P330-billion Lucio Tan exposé
Rep. Satur C. Ocampo, Rep. Liza L. Maza, Rep. Rafael V. Mariano, Rep. Raymond V. Palatino, Rep. Teodoro A. Casiño and Rep. Luzviminda C. Ilagan have filed a resolution in Congress asking government agencies to look into allegations that tycoon Lucio Tan had defrauded the government of as much as P330 billion.
Government Must Give Full Support to all Florences-Gabriela
Government Must Give Full Support to all Florences-Gabriela
PRESS RELEASE NOVEMBER 24, 2010 DAVAO CITY – In time for the commemoration of the International Day of Protest on Violence Against Women, GABRIELA urged the government to show the same, if not more, support it gave to Florence, the volunteer nurse who was a victim...
For More Than Half a Century, Justice Remains Elusive to Filipino Comfort Women
For More Than Half a Century, Justice Remains Elusive to Filipino Comfort Women
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
Lila Pilipina, the organization of Filipino women who were used as sex slaves by the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II, said the Supreme Court decision denying their petition to hold the Japanese government accountable for its crimes against them, which was penned by Associate Justice Mariano del Castillo, was not only plagiarized but was also “twisted.”
News in Pictures: Gabriela Slams Aquino for Leading Filipinos Toward ‘Rough Road’, Criticizes Anti-Women Policies
News in Pictures: Gabriela Slams Aquino for Leading Filipinos Toward ‘Rough Road’, Criticizes Anti-Women Policies
On October 28, members of Gabriela marched in the streets of Davao City during the commemoration of the 27th year of National Day of Protest of Filipino Women, protesting the continuing state violence and oppression against Filipino women under the administration of President Benigno Aquino III.
Aquino Statement a Go-Signal for Congress to Tackle RH Bill Now
Aquino Statement a Go-Signal for Congress to Tackle RH Bill Now
Press Release Sept. 28, 2010 GABRIELA Women’s Partylist Representative Luz Ilagan today said President Noynoy Aquino’s statement acknowledging the government’s obligation to inform citizens of their choices and to provide those who would like to employ certain...
CUTS IN DFA BUDGET SHOULD NOT LEAD TO CUTS IN OFW SERVICES- GABRIELA
CUTS IN DFA BUDGET SHOULD NOT LEAD TO CUTS IN OFW SERVICES- GABRIELA
NEWS RELEASE 8 September 2010 Gabriela Women’s Partylist Representative Luz Ilagan raised much concern over the increasing number of distressed Overseas Filipino Workers and the obvious lack of efficient mechanism to address their needs amid cuts on the Department...
Gabriela Research Finds Abortion in Philippines ‘Increasingly Accepted’
Gabriela Research Finds Abortion in Philippines ‘Increasingly Accepted’
In the Philippines, there is today an alarming trend on incidences of abortion that, because these are forced to be done clandestinely, have also often been unsafe.
House Committee on Labor Vows To Immediately Investigate PAL Employees’ Complaints
House Committee on Labor Vows To Immediately Investigate PAL Employees’ Complaints
By MARYA SALAMAT Bulatlat.com MANILA -- The consultation called by Anakpawis Rep. Rafael Mariano with union leaders of PALEA and FASAP last Tuesday turned into a preliminary meeting of the House Committee on Labor and Employment. Attended by 12 representatives (10...
Gabriela Solons: Anti-Women, Anti-Worker PAL Management Should Be Held Accountable
Gabriela Solons: Anti-Women, Anti-Worker PAL Management Should Be Held Accountable
Bulatlat.com Gabriela Women’s Party yesterday threw its support to the 1,600 strong protesting Philippine Airline flight attendants, two-thirds of them are women. “No woman deserves to have her reproductive rights taken away from her by her employer,” Gabriela...
Advocates for Women and Children Push for Sex Education in Schools
Advocates for Women and Children Push for Sex Education in Schools
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“We believe that teaching women at a young age regarding reproductive health and sexuality would aid them in avoiding unwanted pregnancies, sexually transmitted diseases and maternal death.” – Gabriela and Salinlahi.
Women Challenge Noynoy, Binay: Decent and Secure Housing, Not a Token Settlement (PR)
Women Challenge Noynoy, Binay: Decent and Secure Housing, Not a Token Settlement (PR)
News Release July 23, 2010 Three days before Pres. Benigno Aquino III’s first State of the Nation Address, he is yet to pay attention to women’s demand for decent and secured housing especially for the urban poor. Up until now, no concrete reply has been made by...
Women’s Group Calls for Reversal of Arroyo’s Oppressive, Exploitative Policies
Women’s Group Calls for Reversal of Arroyo’s Oppressive, Exploitative Policies
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
Women’s group Gabriela has put forward ten demands ranging from the promotion of national sovereignty through the abrogation of the Visiting Forces Agreement, to the release of women and all political prisoners, to providing social services and immediate relief to the people.
News in Pictures: Gabriela to Noynoy: Free Women Political Prisoners
News in Pictures: Gabriela to Noynoy: Free Women Political Prisoners
Members of Gabriela trooped to the residence of president elect Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III to demand freedom of women and all political prisoners. According to Gabriela, 61 of the 344 political prisoners under the Arroyo regime are women.
Slideshow: ‘Project Runaway’ Highlights Protest Fashion
Slideshow: ‘Project Runaway’ Highlights Protest Fashion
"Project Runaway" Protest Fashion
News in Pictures: Gabriela Celebrates Poll Victory in Fashion Show; Challenges Noynoy to Take Righteous Path
News in Pictures: Gabriela Celebrates Poll Victory in Fashion Show; Challenges Noynoy to Take Righteous Path
As part of the victory and thanksgiving celebration of Gabriela Women’s Party in relation to the success it achieved in the May elections, a restaging of the satirical fashion show Project RunAway was held on Friday at the Amoranto Theater in Quezon City. Project RunAway Season Finale not only tackled the anomalies in the recently concluded national elections but also focused on the challenges the Aquino administration will face. The show is an allusion to Noynoy’s 'daang matuwid' campaign slogan, a dare for him to take the lead by action, not by abstract rhetoric.
Cases of Abuse of Household Helpers Increasing, Gabriela to Push for Laws for their Protection
Cases of Abuse of Household Helpers Increasing, Gabriela to Push for Laws for their Protection
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
Mary Jane Sollano, then 13, Aljane Bacanto who was then 16, and Gina Renecia who was then 15, were recruited to work as household helpers. What followed were years of abuse – of being hit with wood, iron bars and chains, heads slammed on walls, being made to endure hunger – for the slightest of reasons.
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