Misogyny as a Political Shield
In Philippine politics, misogyny has become more than a cultural stain—it has been weaponized as a deliberate strategy to deflect accountability. The cases of Quezon City Representative Bong Suntay and…
New generation of women activists rises in Women’s Day
DAVAO CITY, Philippines - Women activists have been on the forefront of the protest movement in Davao City, the bailiwick of the Dutertes where some Dabawenyos also resort to red-tagging…
PROTESTING MISOGYNY. A young feminist flashes her statement during the International Women's Day protest led by Gabriela in Davao City, underscoring the recent misogynistic remarks made by a lawmaker and a lawyer -- both aligned with the Dutertes -- that maligned a female celebrity and a female congresswoman. (Kath M.Cortez/davaotoday.com)
PROTESTING MISOGYNY
A young feminist flashes her statement during the International Women's Day protest led by Gabriela in Davao City, underscoring the recent misogynistic remarks made by a lawmaker and a lawyer…