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On Sunday night, May 20, Filipino women also launched the #BabaeAko campaign, highlighting how women are willing to fight against the President's misogynistic behavior.
“The comfort woman statue supposedly serves as a reminder to future generations of Japan’s atrocities and abuses against Filipino women during the Second World War, and women’s historical victimization in times of wars of aggression."
""t was after lunch on April 21 when Jhun Mark and his relatives were about to resume working on the coconuts when they heard gunshots in different directions."
The demonstrations may have taken place in different provinces and organized by different people and groups. The message, however, is clear: End all forms of violence not just against women.
“The concerns of women are still the same.”
Gabriela Women’s Party Reps Arlene D. Brosas and Emmi de Jesus recommended measures to secure the shelter and livelihood of around 6,000 poor households in Vitas, Tondo, Manila.
Women showed their rage to Duterte in an effigy they called as “Mad Dog-ong.”
“We were forced to accept the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion [TRAIN] program, and now they want us to accept charter change, too."
“We are rising and resisting against our own President who doesn't seem to know how to respect women’s vaginas.”
“We women have proven our worth and power in different levels, by joining forces with the numerous struggling masses.”
"We need to educate. We need to act and mobilize."
Lumad students and their teachers are still camped out at the Department of Education central office in Pasig City.
“It’s one of our initiatives to ensure that children continue to learn while demanding immediate action from the government.”
Women activists protest US President Donald Trump’s visit.
“People are asking the demolition team to show documents authorizing the demolition but they could not show anything. They just said it was Mayor Robert Eusebio’s orders, and they did not need to show papers.”
“We must address the roots of what makes for the proliferation of the illegal drug trade and not just give the police a license to kill.”
The study discusses different forms of militarism, the reasons behind it and its effects in women.
“We are appealing to the public, as well as the international community to unite and defend Lumad schools in Mindanao.”
“Support may also be by means of volunteer work, donations or fund raising activities.”
Children evacuees of Marawi city hope President Duterte will rebuild their homes.
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