Part 2: Structural harm, environmental injustice, and a public health imperative

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…

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Scalpel of hope, shield of state: Why free surgeries cannot replace public health funding

Today, September 1, 2026, dynamic teams of surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals across the Philippines are stepping into operating rooms for a singular purpose: to deliver life-saving, free…

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