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…
Going through bureaucracies is a nightmare in the Philippines. Imagine having to travel in the early hours of the morning only to discover that you lack a specific requirement, or…
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…