December, 2008

Gabriela solon says no to bogus CARP extension

Press Release Posted on December 17th, 2008.

Gabriela Women’s Party Rep. Luz Ilagan finds no reason for the continued implementation of the bogus Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program, which, “instead of emancipating farmers from their impoverished condition has only condemned them into a lifetime of bondage and poverty”. read more »

Gabriela Solons Join the Interfaith Rally Against Charter Change

Press Release Posted on December 11th, 2008.

Gabriela Women’s Party Representatives Liza Maza and Luz Ilagan today join the big interfaith rally against Charter Change in Makati to oppose the moves of Malacañang and its allies to extend the term of President Arroyo beyond 2010. read more »

KALIKASAN-People's Network for the Environment

Web Link Posted on December 10th, 2008.

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KALIKASAN-People's Network for the Environment is a network of people's organizations (POs), nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and environmental advocates. It aims to address environmental issues but in such a way that primacy is given to the people—especially in the grassroots level—who constitute the overwhelming majority of the population. All environmental causes shall thus have the people's interest at their core. read more »

Bayan Muna Partylist

Web Link Posted on December 10th, 2008.

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Bayan Muna (People First) is a national political party committed to the politics of people empowerment and social change. It topped the 2001 and 2004 partylist elections garnering the maximum three seats in the Philippine House of Representatives where it actively pursues a nationalist and democratic people's agenda. It is also active in the parliament of the streets engaging in direct actions on a variety of people's issues and concerns

Women's International Democratic Federation (WIDF)

Web Link Posted on December 10th, 2008.

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Founded in 1945, The Women’s International Democratic Federation (WIDF) has its roots on the fight of women, for national independence and peace all over the world. WIDF is a federation of women of all ages, creeds, religions, identities, cultures, diverse levels of instruction and coming from countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America, Carribean, Pacific, Europe, Middle East, North America. Rooted on the fight of women, for national independence and peace to all over our planet, it relies on the force and commitment of women for life and for the service of the people.

Women's International Democratic Federation (WIDF)

Document Posted on December 10th, 2008.

Founded in 1945, The Women’s International Democratic Federation (WIDF) has its roots on the fight of women, for national independence and peace all over the world. WIDF is a federation of women of all ages, creeds, religions, identities, cultures, diverse levels of instruction and coming from countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America, Carribean, Pacific, Europe, Middle East, North America. Rooted on the fight of women, for national independence and peace to all over our planet, it relies on the force and commitment of women for life and for the service of the people.

Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004 and Implementing Rules and Regulations

Document Posted on December 10th, 2008.

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Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003

Document Posted on December 10th, 2008.

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Rape Victim Assistance and Protection Act of 1998

Document Posted on December 10th, 2008.

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The Anti-Rape Law of 1997

Document Posted on December 10th, 2008.

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Women in Development and Nation Building Act

Document Posted on December 10th, 2008.

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Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995

Document Posted on December 10th, 2008.

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Stop Political Repression

Feature Posted on December 10th, 2008.

Political persecution is on the rise and human rights violations remain unabated in the Philippines. As extra judicial killings, abductions and disappearances continue, leaders and members of militant and progressive organizations in the Southern Tagalog region now face fabricated legal offensives in an attempt to immobilize those critical of the Arroyo administration. read more »

A Call for Justice for Children Victims of Armed Conflict and Military Branding of Child Soldiers

Speech Posted on December 9th, 2008.

Privilege Speech of Gabriela Women's Party Rep. Luzviminda C. Ilagan on 9 December 2008. read more »

Arroyo could go the way of Estrada

In The Press Posted on December 7th, 2008.

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BAGUIO CITY—Gabriela party-list Rep. Liza Maza said President GloriaMacapagal-Arroyo would suffer the fate of ousted President JosephEstrada if she insisted on Charter change (Cha-cha). read more »

Karapatan

Web Link Posted on December 5th, 2008.

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KARAPATAN is an alliance of individuals, groups and organizations working for the promotion and protection of human rights in the Philippines. Its founders and members have been at the forefront of the human rights struggle in the Philippines since the time of Marcos’ martial law regime.

Bulatlat

Web Link Posted on December 5th, 2008.

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Bulatlat is an alternative online news agency that seeks tocontribute to the fight for truth, freedom, oppression, and against the abuseand misuse of power by the country’s top political leaders.

Gabriela Philippines

Web Link Posted on December 5th, 2008.

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GABRIELA Philippines

GABRIELA Philippines is a movement of Filipino women that deals distinctly with the problems of women as women, working to free women from all forms of economic and political oppression and discrimination, sexual violence and abuse, neglect and denial of their health and reproductive rights. It is a movement integral to the national liberation struggle for sovereignty, a democratic and representative government and equality between women and men in all aspects of life.

Children's Rehabilitation Center

Web Link Posted on December 5th, 2008.

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Children's Rehabilitation Center

The Children's Rehabilitation Center (CRC) is a non- stock, non-profit, non-government institution serving children and families who are victims of state violence in the Philippines. read more »

Women's International League for Peace and Freedom

Web Link Posted on December 5th, 2008.

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Women's International League for Peace and Freedom

The Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) is an international Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) with national sections, covering all continents with an international secretariat based in Geneva,and a New York office focused onthe work of the United Nations. Since 1915, WILPF has brought together women from around the world who are united in working for peace by non-violent means, promoting political, economic and social justicefor all.

HR 903 - Establishment of a Marker at the South Wing Entrance to Commemorate the Batasan Bombing Victims

Legislation Posted on December 3rd, 2008.

A Resolution directing the Secretariat of the House of Representatives to cause the establishment of a marker at the entrance of the South Wing of the House where the names of the fatalities will be written to commemorate the Batasan Bombing on November 13, 2007

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Gabriela Women's Party Denounces Arroyo's Chacha Move

Press Release Posted on December 2nd, 2008.

"It is deplorable that Speaker Prospero Nograles and Pampanga Rep. Mikey Arroyo have the gall to say that 'there's no slowing down cha-cha' while even administration allies like Miriam Defensor-Santiago, the general public and the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) are vocal in their position against charter change." read more »

Gabriela Solons File Resolution For Fullblown Investigation of Bribery Charges

Press Release Posted on December 2nd, 2008.

Gabriela Reps. Liza Largoza Maza and Luzviminda Ilagan today filed a resolution for the House of Representatives to investigate the alleged incidents of bribery and corruption to protect President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo from impeachment raps. read more »

HR 893 Alleged bribery to ensure the killing of the 2008 impeachment complaint

Legislation Posted on December 1st, 2008.

Resolution directing the House of Representatives to investigate the alleged incidents of bribery and corruption that happened in October 2007 involving some members of Congress, and the reported distribution of P500,000 on November 25, 2008 to the congressional allies of President Gloria Arroyo at the Linden Suites to ensure the killing of the 2008 impeachment complaint against the President

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