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PNP-HPG’s reasons for deploying policewomen is the most sexist thing we’ve heard

Posted on September 18, 2019September 20, 2019
Sofia Santelices

Just when we thought our country was slowly adopting a more feminist mindset, our very own government authorities prove us wrong. Last Sept. 4, 48 motorcycle-riding policewomen were deployed by…

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‘Humanizing SOGIE’ highlights the stories of 23 LGBTQ+ Filipinos

Posted on September 6, 2019September 6, 2019
Sofia Santelices

On Sept. 5, SPARK! Philippines, an alliance of Filipino women for reform and progress, launched their national campaign called “Humanizing SOGIE,” a national initiative to advocate for Sexual Orientation, Gender…

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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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Women Youth Voices: Paula Janer on the importance of education for future generations

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

The words ‘young’ and ‘woman’ are now very apt descriptions of leaders in our generation today. The world is now evolving. Because of this, we tell the stories of these…

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The SOGIE bill is in danger as Tito Sotto declares ‘no chance’ of passing

Posted on August 22, 2019August 22, 2019
Sofia Santelices

The Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) Equality bill that seeks to protect members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community from discrimination sees no…

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Women Youth Voices: Alex Danday believes in the voice of the youth

Posted on August 21, 2019August 22, 2019
Sofia Santelices

The words ‘young’ and ‘woman’ are now very apt descriptions of leaders in our generation today. The world is now evolving. Because of this, we tell the stories of these…

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Women Youth Voices: Sarah Elago on being one of the youngest lawmakers in the Philippines

Posted on August 20, 2019August 22, 2019
Sofia Santelices

The words ‘young’ and ‘woman’ are now very apt descriptions of leaders in our generation today. The world is now evolving. Because of this, we tell the stories of these…

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PNP-HPG’s reasons for deploying policewomen is the most sexist thing we’ve heard

‘Humanizing SOGIE’ highlights the stories of 23 LGBTQ+ Filipinos

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

Women Youth Voices: Paula Janer on the importance of education for future generations

The SOGIE bill is in danger as Tito Sotto declares ‘no chance’ of passing

Women Youth Voices: Alex Danday believes in the voice of the youth

Women Youth Voices: Sarah Elago on being one of the youngest lawmakers in the Philippines

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