Child rights advocates fear bill to worsen violations against children
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NDFP adopts program to protect children during armed conflict
NDFP adopts program to protect children during armed conflict
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
Aside from coming out with its program of action for the protection of children, the National Democratic Front of the Philippines announced that it will establish a Special Office for the Protection of Children to strengthen its mechanisms on monitoring and defending the rights of Filipino children.
Breastfeeding advocacy groups oppose amendments to Milk Code
Breastfeeding advocacy groups oppose amendments to Milk Code
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
After losing a Supreme Court battle to block the implementation of the Milk Code in 2007, multinational formula milk companies are now lobbying Congress to reverse the gains in promoting breastfeeding and restrict formula milk advertising.
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Milk-letting activity highlight campaign against amendments to Milk Code
Gabriela prepares final push for RH Bill in Congress
Gabriela prepares final push for RH Bill in Congress
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
"The RH bill is about women's access to healthcare, the right to informed choice. This is not an issue of population control or a question of religion or faith. Lawmakers, as well as the rest of the Filipino people, should focus on the state of women and children’s 'un-health', and this should be the primary consideration when lawmakers cast their vote to end debates and interpellation on August 7.” – Rep. Luz Ilagan, Gabriela Women’s party
Women’s group decries Aquino’s ‘soured promises’
Women’s group decries Aquino’s ‘soured promises’
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
“For several months now, local movements all over the Philippines have been picketing local offices of the Department of Health to protest the Aquino administration’s drive to either sell off or corporatize 26 public hospitals.” – Gabriela
‘Kitchen knife caesarean’ shows women’s ‘un-health’ – Gabriela
‘Kitchen knife caesarean’ shows women’s ‘un-health’ – Gabriela
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
"The Aquino government is killing poor Filipino women with its failure to deliver the much needed pro-poor and comprehensive health care services to women." – Gabriela
How to stop sex scandal, women activists suggest ways
How to stop sex scandal, women activists suggest ways
By MARILOU AGUIRRE-TUBURAN
Davao Today
Posted by Bulatlat.com
Gabriela hopes to “mobilize the public to use the internet in solving one of the scourges of electronic harassment, bullying and violence against women.”
Child labor, an offspring of ‘bankrupt employment, economic program’
Child labor, an offspring of ‘bankrupt employment, economic program’
By MARYA SALAMAT
Child labor arises in the Philippines because of the government’s failure in generating decent jobs. – KMU
Boys accuse village official of torture
Boys accuse village official of torture
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“When we were in the barangay hall, we were told by the barangay ex-o to undress to see if we have tattoos. When we were already undressed he electrocuted us.”
‘Jasmin’ living example of the need to amend anti-rape law — Gabriela
‘Jasmin’ living example of the need to amend anti-rape law — Gabriela
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
“…it is our role as legislators to make sure that when victims turn to our legal system for redress, justice can and will be served in the fastest, least traumatic and least humiliating manner possible.” – Rep. Luz Ilagan, Gabriela Women’s Party
Party-List advocating children’s rights hold ‘Santacruzan’ in Comelec
Party-List advocating children’s rights hold ‘Santacruzan’ in Comelec
Filipinos join protests against NATO in Chicago, US (Photo Courtesy of Akap Bata party List / Bulatlat.com)
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