Violence against Women

Ilagan calls for justice, immediate impartial probe on gang-rape in masbate military camp

Press Release Posted on February 6th, 2012.

Gabriela Women’s Party Representative Luz Ilagan expressed today her outrage as she condemned the reported gang rape of a 21-yearold woman inside a military camp in Aroroy, Masbate.

“We strongly condemn this violence and abuse perpetrated by members of the 9th Infantry Batallion. We join the victim in her appeals for justice and demand a thorough and impartial investigation that will help ensure that the perpetrators of this heinous crime are brought to justice at the soonest possible time,” said Ilagan. read more »

Philippine lawmakers, human rights victims join calls for Arroyo prosecution

In The Press Posted on November 21st, 2011.

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The Mindanao Examiner

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MANILA (Mindanao Examiner / Nov. 22, 2011) – Two Filipino lawmakers on Tuesday led victims of human rights violations and state persecution during the Arroyo administration in calling for the prosecution of former President and now Congresswoman Gloria Arroyo for cases of plunder, among others charges.
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End Impunity, End Violence Against Women, Prosecute GMA for Human Rights Violations and Plunder Now

Press Release Posted on November 21st, 2011.

Gabriela Women’s Party Representatives Luz Ilagan and Emmi De Jesus today led women victims of violence, human rights violation and state persecution in calling for the prosecution of former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo for cases of plunder and human rights violations. read more »

Divorce remedy for women to get out of abusive relationships -- Gabriela rep

In The Press Posted on June 26th, 2011.

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Philippine Star Online

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MANILA, Philippines -- House Bill 1799 which the Gabriela Women’s Partylist re-filed in the 15th Congress last July, 2010, was crafted in consultation with women lawyers and inspired by the studies and inputs of various women’s groups and the experiences of spouses gathered by GABRIELA from its various chapters nationwide. read more »

HB 1478 - Penalty for denial of Application of VAW victim for Leave of Absence

Legislation Posted on July 14th, 2010.

An Act Prescribing the Penalties for an Immediate Superior or Senior Official of an Agency, Public or Private, who denies Application for Leave of Absence by a Victim-Survivor of Violence Against Women and Their Children as Provided Under Section 42 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 9262, Otherwise Known as the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004, Amending for the Purpose, the Said Law

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Special Report: Will MCW be Enforced? 'Gains and gaps' in Magna Carta of Women

In The Press Posted on September 13th, 2009.

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The Manila Times

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The recent alleged beating of Rachel Tiongson, former live-in partner of Deputy National Security Adviser Luis Chavit Singson, hammers home the gains and gaps in the newly enacted Magna Carta of Women (MCW). Feminists now ask: Will the state really use its legal powers and force to punish the rich and powerful, including political cronies and state functionaries, who commit crimes against women? read more »

Stand up for our rights

In The Press Posted on September 12th, 2009.

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Philippine Star

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I was reading last week’s STAR that showed a picture of the battered Che Tiongson, the former common-law wife of Chavit Singson. What a pretty lady, I thought, and read on. She met Singson when she was 18 and he overwhelmed her with his kindness and gallantry. She lived with him and bore him five children. But he was fooling around with younger women, most likely 18 and below (my opinion based on her age when she met him), and finally she said she broke up with him last November. Then one Saturday night Singson walked in on her while she was having dinner with her boyfriend. She was afraid he would shoot her. Instead he beat her up and left her badly bruised. read more »

Rep. Liza Masa condemns Chavit Singson's violation of laws protecting women against violence

In The Press Posted on September 10th, 2009.

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PEP

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The militant women's coalition, Gabriela, cries foul over Malacañang's treatment of the controversial case involving deputy National Security Adviser Luis "Chavit" Singson and his former live-in partner Che Tiongson who accused him of physical and verbal abuse. read more »

Chavit’s live-in partner reveals physical abuse

In The Press Posted on September 8th, 2009.

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Saudi Gazette

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Gabriela Women’s Party-list Rep. Liza Maza said Palace officials should carefully discuss if they are going to penalize Singson for his actions. “It’s not a private matter. Under the law, it’s a crime,” Maza said, adding that Singson should be held criminally liable.
“We expect from our public officials high moral standards especially in relation to adhering to laws,” Maza added. read more »

Singson refuses to go on leave

In The Press Posted on September 8th, 2009.

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sunstar.com

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A militant lawmaker on Monday strongly criticized Malacanang's soft handling of the charge of battering against Singson by his former partner. read more »