Press Releases | Mar 3, 2010
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March 8: A Manifesto
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
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
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.
Take a Day Off, Join Protest on March 8: Gabriela
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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For Satur Ocampo and Liza Maza, Principle Is Key in Run for Senate
For Satur Ocampo and Liza Maza, Principle Is Key in Run for Senate

Text and photos by JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
It is important not to compromise their principles, the two “senatoriables” from the progressie sector said. Since one of their platforms is good governance, part of it is holding public officials -- either past or present -- accountable. This includes achieving justice for the victims of human-rights violations under the Marcos dictatorship.
Ampatuan Massacre Highlights Continuing Violence Vs Women: Gabriela Women’s Party
Ampatuan Massacre Highlights Continuing Violence Vs Women: Gabriela Women’s Party

By MARYA SALAMAT
The commemoration of the International Day to Eliminate Violence Against Women (VAW) in the Philippines got a piercing highlight in the Ampatuan massacre that occurred two days before the anti-VAW's day last week. “What happened in Maguindanao underscored the vulnerability of women amid fierce struggles as in an electoral struggle,” Gabriela partylist representative and aspiring senator Liza Maza said.
Gabriela Turns 25, Rallies Women to ‘Rise Up’ After the Storm
Gabriela Turns 25, Rallies Women to ‘Rise Up’ After the Storm

By MARYA SALAMAT
Gabriela has come a long way in helping many women and contributing to their empowerment. In the process, Gabriela itself has gained many friends and members. It is now a nationwide alliance of 200 women's organizations that cut across sectors and regions. It even has allied organizations in other countries.
Chavit Beating: Arroyo Denounced for Looking the Other Way
Chavit Beating: Arroyo Denounced for Looking the Other Way

By MARYA SALAMAT
As Rachel Tiongson battles the powerful Chavit Singson, women leaders are castigating the Arroyo regime for shirking its responsibilities to uphold the law. They urge the president to “severely sanction” Singson for brutally beating up – at one point by using a tiger whip – the mother of his five children.
10 Years of VFA Worsened Abuse of Filipino Women, Children by US Troops — Gabriela
10 Years of VFA Worsened Abuse of Filipino Women, Children by US Troops — Gabriela

By MARYA SALAMAT
“It is the experience of every nation that wherever there is a concentration of American soldiers for a prolonged period of time, exploitation and abuse of the local people ensued,” said Emmi de Jesus, secretary-general of Gabriela, the women’s group.
Video: Justice, Compensation Remain Elusive to ‘Comfort Women’ in Philippines
Video: Justice, Compensation Remain Elusive to ‘Comfort Women’ in Philippines

'Comfort Women' Still Fight for Justice
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