In Part 1, we examined how legislative proposals focusing solely on "Violence Against Women in Politics" (VAW-P) leave out grassroots organizers and activists. The question then becomes: How do we…
I defended Rep. Zamora when she was subjected to misogynistic remarks in the cyberspace for her gender expression—the way she talks, her mannerisms, etc. When Rep. Zamora introduced the proposed…
In Part 1, we examined how women's movements have historically enacted concrete protections for mothers and children far beyond basic legal declarations. To truly address the rights and wellbeing of…
For decades, the public discourse around abortion in the Philippines has been trapped in a false and divisive dichotomy: the mother’s rights pitted against the rights of the unborn. This…
Every October, as World Mental Health Day comes and goes, public discussions are flooded with well-meaning calls to "break the stigma," practice self-care, or seek therapy. While encouraging open conversation…