Rappler's latest stories on comfort women
Head of Korea 'comfort women' shelter found dead amid probe
The 60-year-old woman is believed to have taken her own life, police say
South Korean court dismisses 'comfort women' appeal against controversial deal
In a unanimous decision, the Constitutional Court said 'it is difficult to conclude that it is possible for the deal to violate the victims' basic rights'
Japan comfort women sue PH government at U.N. body
Having exhausted all channels, including a suit at the Supreme Court, Filipino women raped and assaulted by Japanese soldiers in World War II run to the United Nations
Duterte, Abe discuss comfort women, South China Sea in meeting
The two leaders also take up the Japan-funded Metro Manila Subway and plans to develop the Subic Bay area
Seoul dissolves Japan fund for World War II 'comfort women'
It is not clear what will happen to the money intended to compensate so-called 'comfort women' – a euphemism for those forced to provide sex for Japanese troops during World War II.
Malacañang says woman's statue in Laguna part of freedom of expression
Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo adds although the public should commemorate sacrifices and lessons learned World War II, it would be 'counter productive' to antagonize Japan – a strategic ally of the Philippines
South Korea to close Japan-funded 'comfort women' foundation
South Korea announces the formal shutdown of a controversial Japanese-funded foundation created to help former wartime sex slaves – the so-called 'comfort women'
Duterte on comfort woman statue: 'You can place it somewhere else'
(UPDATED) 'It is not the policy of government to antagonize other nations,' says the President who repeatedly slams the US and the EU over a host of issues
Comfort woman statue in Manila removed
(2nd UPDATE) Photos show a backhoe digging at the site of the statue
Duterte says comfort woman statue part of free expression
'That is a constitutional right which I cannot stop. It's prohibitive for me to do that,' President Rodrigo Duterte tells MindaNews
Cayetano: Japan ties at stake over comfort woman statue
'You can't strengthen your relationship long term if you keep bringing up things that you think are settled,' Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano says
Moon calls for 'heartfelt' Japan apology for WWII sex slavery
South Korean President Moon Jae-In calls for a 'heartfelt apology;' from Japan to the victims of wartime sex slavery, condemns a 2015 agreement as a 'wrongful' solution
Japan’s discomfort with history and the PH dilemma
Japan should just allow the Filipinos the liberty to commemorate their history the way they want to, while it continues to do some soul-searching on how to come to terms with its own past
South Korea's Moon says 'comfort women' deal seriously flawed
South Korea President Moon Jae-In says the 2015 deal with Japan over the 'comfort women' issue was faulty and had 'failed to reflect the victims' views'
What's wrong with this statue of a comfort woman in Manila?
Here are 3 issues surrounding the controversial statue of a comfort woman along Roxas Boulevard
Japan envoy returns home in South Korea 'comfort woman' row
Japan s ambassador to South Korea returned to Tokyo reiterating its frustration over a statue of a comfort woman outside its Busan consulate
Japan PM urges South Korea to remove 'comfort woman' statue
Japan argues it is against a 2015 agreement between the neighbors meant to put an end to the hugely emotional and decades long comfort women issue with a Japanese apology and payment of money
Japan recalls envoy to South Korea over new 'comfort woman' statue
Besides the recall of ambassador Yasumasa Nagamine Japan is ordering home its consul general in Busan and suspending discussions over a Japan South Korea currency swap
Lawmaker: Investigate atrocities during PH-US War, WWII, Martial Law
House Resolution 339 also seeks to commend President Rodrigo Duterte for saying that the Philippines would pursue an independent foreign policy
Japan sends 1B yen to South Korea 'comfort women' foundation
Seoul said the money would be used for financial assistance for the surviving victims – currently numbered at 40 – and families of the victims who have already died
South Korea offers Tokyo-funded money to 'comfort women'
Some of the women immediately reject the offer taking issue with Japan s refusal to accept formal legal responsibility
Duterte willing to raise plight of comfort women with Japan
But I cannot go there with a mindset because if I do that my language would be different Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte says
Dear Mayor Duterte, a woman or child is raped every 53 minutes in PH
Award winning actress and advocate Monique Wilson urges Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte to use his influence to end rape culture
China protests Japanese textbook revisions on disputed islands
No matter what measures Japan may take to promote or push its stance it will not change the basic fact that Diaoyu belongs to China says Beijing s foreign ministry
Neglect of comfort women 'criminal' – Eve Ensler
The author of The Vagina Monologues and co founder of the One Billion Rising protest movement gives voice to Filipina comfort women
Japan tells UN no evidence of forced WWII sex slavery
In a report dated December 8 Japan says the forceful taking away of comfort women by its WWII military and government authorities could not be confirmed in its fact finding study
#AnimatED: PH and Japan: Forgiving but not forgetting
The Japanese emperor’s historic visit evoked wartime memories amid his message of remembering
FAST FACTS: PH-Japan relations through good and bad times
The visit of the Emperor and Empress of Japan coincides with the 60th year since the normalization of diplomatic affairs between the two countries
Comfort women to Aquino: Tackle our plight with Japanese emperor
As their numbers continue to dwindle the surviving comfort women are still waiting for the government to hear their concerns
South Korean president defends landmark deal with Japan
Park acknowledges criticism of the deal which has divided public opinion but argues that her administration has secured the best possible outcome
Historic South Korea-Japan deal stumbles over statue
The statue infront of the Japanese embassy in Seoul is both a symbol of the suffering endured by so called comfort women forced to work in Japanese military brothels during World War II and of their struggle to extract a formal apology and compensation from Tokyo
Japan nationalists protest landmark sex slave deal with S. Korea
Some on Japan s conservative far right say the country has nothing to apologize for and question the accounts of the surviving comfort women suggesting they are prostitutes
Taiwan urges Japanese apology on 'comfort women' after S.Korea deal
Taiwan s President Ma Ying jeou urges Japan which ruled the island from 1895 1945 to take the same measures over Taiwanese comfort women
South Korea, Japan to tackle thorny 'comfort women' issue
Ministers will hold a one day meeting in Seoul Monday December 28 to discuss the issue of comfort women forced to work in Japanese military brothels during World War II and other matters
Tokyo to propose new fund for former 'comfort women' – Reports
Media reports say the Japanese government is considering the creation of a new fund worth at least 830 000 to help former comfort women
Japan's top diplomat to visit South Korea for 'comfort women' talks
Seoul is demanding a fresh formal apology and compensation for Korean women forced to serve as wartime sex slaves in Japanese military army brothels
Japan's Abe orders top diplomat to South Korea for 'comfort women' talks – reports
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe asks Japan s foreign minister to visit Seoul by the end of 2015 for a resolution over the issue
South Korea confirms Japan summit, 'comfort women' on agenda
A spokeswoman for the presidential Blue House said the summit would take place in Seoul on Monday November 2 on the sidelines of a trilateral leadership gathering with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang
Should Japan apologize for WWII?
We should always remember what happened in the past otherwise we repeat the errors
S. Korea 'comfort women' seek $20M lawsuit in US
The issue of justice for South Korea s comfort women which remains in the background of diplomatic relations blisters to the fore
Why is the Philippines cozying up to Japan?
All facts show that there was nothing spellbinding or groundbreaking about this intimate friendship between the two governments
Aquino orders report on WWII 'comfort women'
They are our mothers our sisters our aunts It is really incumbent upon our government to take care of our own the Philippine president says
Abe offers 'eternal condolences' for Americans killed in WWII
But it was Japan s actions in Asia during that war that threatened to overshadow his historic address
Japan shrugs off South Korean calls on 'comfort women'
We have explained our position many times We want to continue our diplomatic efforts so that our view will be understood
South Korea's Park urges Japan to apologize to 'comfort women'
Park: We now have only 53 survivors aged nearly 90 on average Time is running out to restore their honor
Women Martial Law survivors to girls today: Understand the past
Go beyond your mobile phones Facebook and Twitter Join the protests and understand the discussions Understand the people’s anger against the pork barrel and against corruption
Japan newspaper apologizes for false Fukushima report
The article published said that 90 of workers at the Fukushima Dai ichi nuclear power plant had left the complex disobeying the plant chief s order to stay put in the worst nuclear accident since Chernobyl in 1986
UN issues fresh call to Japan over WWII 'comfort women'
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination says that by failing to treat the aging survivors properly Japan had let their suffering drag on for decades
Japan rejects UN watchdog's call on 'comfort women'
Japan said it was not obligated to do so
South Korea, Japan resume 'comfort women' talks
South Korea and Japan resume high level talks in Seoul about the sensitive issue of wartime sex slaves despite a virtual freeze in diplomatic ties
