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GWP To Aquino: Use The ASEAN Card In Diplomacy

Press Release Posted on July 20th, 2011.

Gabriela Women’s Party Representative Emmi De Jesus advised the Aquino government to use the ASEAN card in protecting Philippine sovereignty, rather than the US card.

“I believe that ASEAN is the best forum because other member states like Vietnam and Malaysia also laid claim on the Spratly islands,” explained Gabriela Women’s Party Representative Emmi De Jesus.  read more »

Women Fear Spratlys' Insecurity on Account of the Aquino Administration's Dependent Foreign Policy

Press Release Posted on June 30th, 2011.

"The Philippine Constitution is not at all ambiguous in asserting national sovereignty and an independent foreign policy. It is therefore highly inappropriate for the Aquino Administration to immediately seek the support of the US government on the Spratlys claim dispute. It failed to exercise its highest duty, which is to exhaust all means of dialogue and diplomacy, independent of any other foreign state dictating on or influencing its foreign relations policy,” said GWP Rep. Emmi De Jesus as US warships reached the Philippine waters for joint naval exercises.  read more »

Despite Bin Laden Death, US Sows Terror Paranoia to Justify Intervention

Press Release Posted on May 2nd, 2011.
“Let us not allow the US-instigated terror paranoia to justify the return of US troops and the reestablishment of US military bases in the country.” This was the statement of Gabriela Women’s Party Representative Luz Ilagan as she called on the Aquino government not to allow more expansive and intensified US military presence and intervention in the country.  read more »

Despite Bin Laden Death, US Sows Terror Paranoia to Justify Intervention

Press Release Posted on May 2nd, 2011.
“Let us not allow the US-instigated terror paranoia to justify the return of US troops and the reestablishment of US military bases in the country.”
 
This was the statement of Gabriela Women’s Party Representative Luz Ilagan as she called on the Aquino government not to allow more expansive and intensified US military presence and intervention in the country.  read more »

Gabriela Solon Denounces US Military Intervention in Libya; Calls for Evacuation of All OFWs

Press Release Posted on March 20th, 2011.
Gabriela Women’s party Representative Luz Ilagan denounced today the US aggression on Libya and called on the Philippine government to continue its efforts to facilitate the evacuation of Filipino migrant workers amid intensified US-led military attacks on the oil rich nation.
 
“It is important for the Philippine government continue efforts to bring our OFWs to safety. The US-led military intervention targets the Libyan capital of Tripoli where thousands of Filipinos remain, including those working as nurses and hospital workers.”
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Stop US-led Military Intervention in Libya; Bring OFWs to Safety Now

Press Release Posted on March 20th, 2011.
Gabriela Women’s Party condemns the US intervention and military aggression on Libya and calls on the Philippine government to denounce the US-led military action that is set to endanger the lives of several Filipino migrant workers in Libya.
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Pro-Active Evacuation Plan Sought for OFWs in Libya, Bahrain, Yemen

Press Release Posted on February 23rd, 2011.
Gabriela Women’s Party Representative Luz Ilagan today voiced concern over delays on the evacuation of Overseas Filipino Workers amidst escalating violence and threats of the possible eruption of a civil war in Libya as well as in neighboring countries, Yemen and Bahrain.  read more »

Gabriela Women's Party Salutes the Women of Egypt; Just Demands Fuel Egyptian People's Resolve For Change

Press Release Posted on February 4th, 2011.
Gabriela Women's Party raises its flag and stands in solidarity with the women of Egypt who, alongside their brothers, husbands and children are resolute in the struggle to end the fascist US-backed regime of Hosni Mubarak. For three decades now, the US-Mubarak regime brought the people of Egypt immense hunger and poverty, corruption, repression and persecution.  read more »

Solon Wants Heroic Act of Caregiver Recognized

Press Release Posted on March 24th, 2009.

“Juana Tejada is the embodiment of the term ‘modern-day hero’. Her courage and persistence in fighting for the better treatment of her fellow Filipino caregivers in Canada deserve the highest praise, admiration and gratitude,” Rep. Luz Ilagan of Gabriela Women’s Party said after the filing of House Resolution No. 1062, expressing the profound condolences of the House of Representatives on the demise of Juana Tejada and seeking recognition for her heroic deeds.  read more »

Statement of Gabriela Women's Party on the Intensified US-Backed Israel Aggression in Gaza

Press Release Posted on January 14th, 2009.
Gabriela Women’s Party fervently denounces the intensified US-backed Israel war of aggression in Gaza that has resulted to the genocide of the Palestinians, massive human rights violations, and destruction of livelihood and properties. These fierce attacks staged by Israel have seriously violated the International Humanitarian law as set forth in the Geneva Conventions since it has been targeting the defenseless civilian areas.
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