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Probe into RH law implementation starts April 1
It is not enough that we have passed the RH Law; we must ensure that its provisions are carried out and that its promise of non judgmental and safe access to RH commodities and information is fulfilled
Where do VP bets stand on RH law, women?
Of the 6 vice presidential candidates only two are against the reproductive health law
From Malacañang to the streets, women are demanding better lives
Have things really improved for Filipino women?
International Women's Day: A salute to women workers
On March 8 we celebrate International Women’s Day highlighting the achievements of women Today however is also about women’s struggles
IN NUMBERS: Women in PH politics
In the past 6 elections – from 1998 to 2013 – more men have participated and won than women
The day we woke up and smelled our haters
I am so so proud of how far we ve all come individually and as a community I m proud when we no longer let people walk all over us
Presidential bets on RH, divorce, and LGBT rights
As the Philippines nears election day we take a look at how presidential bets view and plan to act on issues linked to gender equality
Why did Nike drop Pacquiao?
This isn t the first time that the company has dropped athletes or expressed their stand on LGBT rights
Enrile to gays: Go to another planet
Senator Juan Ponce Enrile backs Manny Pacquiao s stand on same sex marriage and says the boxing champ will win a Senate seat without the votes of gay people
Alma Moreno to Pacquiao: Religious beliefs not basis to insult others
While she s against same sex marriage Parañaque Councilor Alma Moreno says fellow UNA bet Manny Pacquiao is wrong in saying that gay couples are worse than animals
Boy Abunda to Manny Pacquiao: 'You do not own my humanity'
I am not begging Manny Pacquiao for dignity I am not begging you for respect I am not begging you for my humanity because you do not own my humanity that s my birthright
WATCH: Pacquiao apologizes for calling gay couples more disgusting than animals
Despite his apology Pacquiao clarifies he will not compromise his faith just to get votes
Teen pregnancy down in Asia-Pacific, except PH – report
There s been little change in the number of teenage pregnancies in the Philippines says a UN agency
Ask LGBTs: Presidential candidates invited to 'reverse forum'
For the 2016 elections the LGBT community is looking for a president who listens and is sincerely interested in advancing equal rights
PODCAST: Q and A with an annulment lawyer
Got legal and practical questions on annulment?
Colmenares, Kapunan, Romualdez praised for stand on divorce, same-sex marriage
Filipinos weigh in on the senatorial candidates views on thorny marriage issues
5 #GenderIssues to ask in 2016
Will gender equality advocates have something better to look forward to in 2016?
Paris climate talks: Why women?
This week all eyes are on Paris as world leaders wrap up their motives to save the planet But will women s voices be heard in Paris?
[Dash of SAS] What to know about HIV in PH
Charlie Sheen s recent revelation that he is living with HIV is bringing back the topic into the public conversation
Gay pride in a Lumad tribe
A gay teacher in the Lumad community relates his journey from Mindanao to Manila and hopes for the future
'More women should be elected' – Lorna Kapunan
The face of hunger is a woman’s face because it is the mother who has to make meager resources work says the senatorial aspirant
PODCAST: HIV epidemic in the PH
In just 5 years the Philippines has reported over 20 000 new HIV infections
PH pushes for gender rights in climate negotiations
The Philippines proposes that parties should be guided by gender equality and ensure the full and equal participation of women in all climate actions and decision making processes
Thoughts of a woman who had an abortion
Yes we have had abortion We re trying to live like the rest of you normally and in peace But we don t deserve to be treated as outcasts of society
WATCH: Growing up as a Pinoy transman
Deiniel a 22 year old Filipino transman shares how self discovery helps him go through life
Gender equality: Is it achievable in 15 years?
The United Nations proposes a specific list of targets for achieving gender equality
On abortion, the Pope, priests should not dictate on women
Calling abortion a sin does not help solve anything and most definitely giving priests the power to absolve women does absolutely nothing
Empowering women, strengthening Tboli culture
Jen Eko shows how a Tboli woman s passion to serve the tribe can help empower other women
[Dash of SAS] Why do some pro-life groups hate women so much?
Did you know that Sorsogon has an executive order declaring itself a pro life city hence banning modern contraception?
Female, male, or both? We need to talk about intersex persons
Do you know what the I stands for in LGBTQI?
I am a 'breastfeeding tatay'
August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month Here s an extraordinary story of a husband preparing to join his wife s breastfeeding journey
PH women and development beyond 2015
With Millennium Development Goals expiring by the end of 2015 how will the battle for gender equality continue?
Same-sex couples denied marriage in QC, vows battle not over
The move is in support of lawyer Jesus Falcis Supreme Court petition for marriage equality in the Philippines
The long road to an LGBT anti-discrimination law
This is a story about the Filipino people s struggle for genuine equality and acceptance amid a culture of hate and holiness
Gender and Sexuality 101: Learn before you discriminate
Do Filipinos really understand terms like sexual orientation gender identity sex and sexuality?
Hard truths about disasters and women with disabilities
Women with disabilities prove that discrimination exists in multiple layers cutting across class reproductive health and disaster response
World Population Day: Women, RH, and disasters
Natural disasters have a strong impact on women and girls On top of this they suffer from another kind of disaster one that deprives them of their reproductive rights
Two women in love: From Pampanga to Manila and back
An office romance brings two women to two cities They end up at the altar
Growing up Tboli and gay
A young Tboli man shares how he rises above multiple layers of discrimination rooting from his identity class and sexuality
A year after the RH law, why the silence?
Payal Shah senior legal adviser of the New York based Center for Reproductive Rights discusses UN committee findings that many Filipinas still have no access to contraceptives and services
Veejay Floresca: Lift Valkyrie’s ban on 'crossdressers'
Top fashion designer and transgender rights advocate Veejay Floresca challenges a high end bar s no cross dressing policy after being denied entry
Two men in love: Finding him via Facebook and God
Two LGBT rights advocates share their journey across the interwebs the Ilocos sand dunes Manila and LA before finally suiting up in a pair of yellow Barong Tagalogs for their Holy Union
Dear god, why the love ban?
Marriage equality is just among the LGBT movement s goals The main struggle however is for societies to finally free themselves from gender based discrimination
Bulabog: Gays among flowers
PJ poses for the camera as the cat calling and taunting are drowned by applause and cheers from people amused by his show
Ever heard of menstruphobia and menstrual cups?
Watch this short video on how menstrual cups can help women and girls
Why Caitlyn Jenner's story matters
Transgender lives matter just like yours do Only when we get the legal and social recognition that we deserve will we stop sharing our stories
Don't blame victims – Commission on Human Rights
The CHR condemns sexual violence and victim blaming after a photo of a young abused woman made rounds online
Our sexuality is not a joke
Tito Sotto Vic Sotto Paolo Ballesteros Jose Manalo are icons of comedy and patriarchy – the symbols of our broken discriminating society So help them God
PODCAST: Dating in the digital age
On this week s episode a 20 something woman shares her insights about dating
Women, are your reproductive rights protected?
On the International Day of Action for Women s Health advocates urge the Philippine government to address the country’s grave and systematic violations of women’s reproductive rights
