women's rights

Solon Pitches for Women's Rights, Healthcare, Government Accountability on Women's Day

Press Release Posted on March 8th, 2011.

“The Reproductive Health Bill is a measure that is urgent and long overdue. It is both timely and meaningful that the House of Representatives take up this very important piece of legislation today, March 8, International Women’s Day. We hope that our colleagues in Congress as well as President Aquino in Malacanang sees this as an opportunity to uplift tthe situation of poor Filipino women by ensuring women’s full access to reproductive healthcare services.”
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GABRIELA Solons: As RH Bill Gathers Momentum, Bias For Poor Women Must Be Emphasized

Press Release Posted on February 15th, 2011.

Gabriela Women’s Party Representatives Luz Ilagan and Emmi De Jesus lauded today the approval of the Reproductive Health Bill at the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations as a victory for Filipino women and a challenge to further the struggle for healthcare and services.

"Today's approval of the RH Bill is another step forward in the assertion of women's rights to quality health care, and what we saw today was a spirit of jubilation from the broad range of groups and individuals supporting this process,” said De Jesus.
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Reproductive Health is about Ensuring Quality Health Services for Girls and Women, asserts GWP

Press Release Posted on January 29th, 2011.

“GWP agrees with both the statements from the Palace and the Pulpit that the growing population had no relation to poverty. We however, believe that the Palace will go in the wrong direction via this “responsible parenthood bill” if it focuses only on the child-bearing demographic targets and does not consider reproductive health needs of women of all ages,” declared Rep. Emmi De Jesus of the Gabriela Women’s Party.

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

In The Press Posted on September 13th, 2009.

Source:

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 »

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

In The Press Posted on September 10th, 2009.

Source:

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 »