Politics Archives

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No, men shouldn’t be given a free pass for being “naturally touchy”

Posted on April 8, 2019
B. del Rio

I know I said before that news of sexual harassment committed by powerful men doesn’t shock me anymore. But truth be told, the most recent one involving the “easy-going,” millennial-favorite…

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Pres. Duterte thinks women stop him from expressing himself

Posted on March 12, 2019March 12, 2019
Jacque De Borja

Pres. Rodrigo Duterte called out women for stripping him of his freedom of speech. This happened during the awarding for Outstanding Women in Law Enforcement and National Security of the…

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Duterte calls for women empowerment, but he is far from being a feminist

Posted on March 9, 2019
Jacqueline Arias

Our president, Rodrigo Duterte, isn’t exactly known for being a role model of women’s rights. So it was kinda surprising to see the Palace release a message on International Women’s…

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Working moms’ maternity leaves are now finally extended to 105 days

Posted on February 21, 2019February 21, 2019
B. del Rio

Good news! Pres. Rodrigo Duterte has just signed into law the Expanded Maternity Leave bill. This means working mothers will now be granted additional leave benefits. Whereas the previous law…

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Don’t expect VP Robredo to run for President in 2022

Posted on February 19, 2019
Jacqueline Arias

The next presidential elections is still three years away but questions on who will run are already coming up. Vice-President Leni Robredo was recently asked about it in light of…

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The problem with thinking 9-year-olds should be jailed

Posted on January 22, 2019January 22, 2019
Jacqueline Arias

“To me, nine [years old] is fine,” presidential spokesperson and legal counsel Salvador Panelo said regarding the lowered age of criminal liability. He added that, at this age, these kids have the same discernment as those who are 12 and 15 years old.

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Sen. Risa Hontiveros isn’t happy with the lowering of the age of criminal liability

Posted on January 21, 2019January 21, 2019
Tisha Ramirez

Inquirer.net reported that “The House of Representatives justice panel approved on Monday a bill lowering the age of criminal liability from 15 to nine.”

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Women running in 2020: A sign the Trump admin failed minorities

Posted on January 17, 2019
Jacqueline Arias

We know this isn’t the first time a woman has run for US president. But with minorities feeling the adverse effects of Trump’s administration, it’s only fitting that these ladies are taking the lead.

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Sen. Risa Hontiveros pushes for divorce law

Posted on January 17, 2019January 17, 2019
B. del Rio

Good news: Undeterred by Pres. Duterte’s refusal to support the former divorce bill by the House of Representatives, Sen. Risa Hontiveros continues to push for the measure by filing the…

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