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'Women are not punching bags': Gabriela condemns violence vs DJ Jellie Aw

Published Feb 13, 2025 04:57 am

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  • Gabriela Women's Party (GWP) on Thursday, Feb. 3, condemned the physical abuse suffered by DJ Jellie Aw reportedly at the hands of her fiancé, and said that the incident underscored the alarming persistence of violence against women (VAW).

Gabriela Women's Party (GWP) on Thursday, Feb. 13, condemned the physical abuse suffered by DJ Jellie Aw reportedly at the hands of her fiancé, and said that the incident underscored the alarming persistence of violence against women (VAW).

GWP 1st nominee Sarah Elago called on authorities to ensure a thorough investigation into the case of Jellie Aw, and hold the perpetrator accountable. Justice must be swift, she added.

Elago said "Women are not punching bags," and insisted that no "woman should have to endure abuse, yet many continue to suffer in silence due to fear, stigma, victim-blaming, and the lack of effective support systems".

In a Facebook post on Feb. 12, DJ Jellie Aw accused her fiancé, Jam Ignacio, of almost trying "to kill" her.

"...Mapapatay moko wala akong ginawang masama para ganituhin moko halos mamatay ako sa ginawa mo! papalukong kita! (You would have almost killed me. I didn't do anything wrong for you to do this to me. I nearly died. I will send you to jail!)," DJ Jellie Aw wrote as she also uploaded photos of herself with bruises on her face.

Elago commended DJ Jellie Aw's bravery for speaking out and by sharing evidence of her injuries, as well as recounting the traumatic ordeal she endured.

"Her courage sheds light on the harsh realities many women face. Sa isang lipunang madalas ipinapataw ang sisi sa kababaihan, ang pagsasalita ni DJ Jellie ay isang matapang na paglaban sa kultura ng karahasan, pananahimik, at kawalang pananagutan (In a society where blame is always put on women, what DJ Jellie did was a courageous act to fight against the culture of violence, silence and lack of accountability)," she said.

The aspiring congresswoman then called on the government to take decisive action against VAW and address its root causes.

She says existing laws are not enough if they will not be effectively implemented.

The country needs concrete actions to ensure justice and support for the victims, such as the expansion of safe spaces for victims, stiffer penalties for perpetrators, and increased funding for prevention programs and victim support services, Elago added.

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