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Sen. Risa Hontiveros called out a person who sent an unsolicited penis video during a forum

Posted on October 9, 2019October 9, 2019
Renee San Juan

In Sen. Risa Hontiveros’ “Bawal Bastos Law Forum” at Ateneo De Manila University last Tuesday, one person sent an unsolicited penis video via Airdrop using the senator’s name. She addressed…

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Sen. Sotto refuses to pass SOGIE bill because he can’t find the words “trans woman” and “trans man” in the dictionary

Posted on October 1, 2019October 1, 2019
Sofia Santelices

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression (SOGIE) Equality Bill advocate Sen. Risa Hontiveros said that her proposed measure has enough supporters in the upper chamber–but Senate President Vicente Sotto…

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Gov’t officials involved in Leila De Lima’s detention might be prohibited to enter the US

Posted on September 27, 2019September 27, 2019
Sofia Santelices

“We must #FreeLeilaNow,” tweeted US Sen. Dick Turbin as he lauded the US Senate panel for approving the amendment that he proposed with US Sen. Patrick Leahy. The two senators…

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Don’t let anyone change martial law history—not even the Marcoses

Posted on September 21, 2019September 21, 2019
Jacqueline Arias

It’s been 47 years since former dictator Ferdinand Marcos declared martial law in the Philippines. Supporters would say this made the country safer and better, and those who weren’t born…

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Supreme Court dismisses same-sex marriage petition

Posted on September 3, 2019September 3, 2019
Sofia Santelices

The Supreme Court has dismissed the petition that seeks to allow same-sex marriage in the Philippines. Associate Justice Marivic Leonen penned the decision made by the high court to…

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Judge who convicted Antonio Sanchez accused Salvador Panelo of twisting the law

Posted on August 28, 2019August 29, 2019
Sofia Santelices

Retired judge Harriet Demetriou said Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo and Bureau of Corrections Director Nicanor Faeldon intentionally skewed the interpretation of Republic Act 10592 to allow convicted rapist Antonio Sanchez’s early…

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Condom removal during sex can land you in jail for 12 years

Posted on August 26, 2019
Sofia Santelices

“Stealthing” is the removal of a condom or any protective device during sexual intercourse. This includes removing any protective device without the consent of the partner, tampering or damaging…

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The youth will not be swayed by red tags and seething senators

Posted on August 25, 2019August 25, 2019
Sofia Santelices

It seems like the country’s youth groups are catching the attention of the government, now more than ever. These past few weeks have proven it. Youth and student organizations nationwide, together with numerous…

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Convicted rapist Antonio Sanchez might walk free, and you should be concerned

Posted on August 23, 2019August 23, 2019
Sofia Santelices

The name “Antonio Sanchez” has been plastered all over headlines since yesterday. Who is he and why is he making news? Let me break it down for you: Antonio Sanchez…

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Supporters and colleagues mourn the passing of Gina Lopez

Posted on August 19, 2019
Jacqueline Arias

Former DENR secretary Gina Lopez passed away last night after her battle with brain cancer. She was 65 years old. ABS-CBN News first made the announcement on their website, calling…

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Sen. Risa Hontiveros called out a person who sent an unsolicited penis video during a forum

Sen. Sotto refuses to pass SOGIE bill because he can’t find the words “trans woman” and “trans man” in the dictionary

Gov’t officials involved in Leila De Lima’s detention might be prohibited to enter the US

Don’t let anyone change martial law history—not even the Marcoses

Supreme Court dismisses same-sex marriage petition

Judge who convicted Antonio Sanchez accused Salvador Panelo of twisting the law

Condom removal during sex can land you in jail for 12 years

The youth will not be swayed by red tags and seething senators

Convicted rapist Antonio Sanchez might walk free, and you should be concerned

Supporters and colleagues mourn the passing of Gina Lopez

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