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...
Women's rights group GABRIELA on Thursday, Feb. 13, called for a collective "rising" against violence against women and children (VAWC), urging communities to take a stand and demand stronger policies and protection measures. (GABRIELA) GABRIELA, in a statement, said: “Many women still...
TACLOBAN CITY – A 58-year-old woman hacked her husband to death when he attempted to kill her in their home in Barangay 98, Camansihay, this city, on Thursday, Jan. 30. Police identified the suspect as Zelda, a vendor. Investigation said a heated argument erupted between Zelda...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), through its regional offices, has started its own probe on the reported killings of local executives and election candidates in Zamboanga del Sur and Maguindanao. The CHR acted on verified reports that a councilor from Barangay Upper Dumalinao,...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Monday, Nov. 25 expressed its support for the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) as it kicked off a series of activities to highlight the urgency of a violence-free Philippines. In a video message during its flag-raising...
GAMU, Isabela – A soldier allegedly killed his wife, mother-in-law, and driver inside Camp Melchor dela Cruz, the headquarters of the Army 5th Infantry Division, in Barangay Upi, this town, on Thursday afternoon, October 10. Police Staff Sgt. Kennedy C. Gorospe, case officer of the Gamu...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) cited the "significant decrease" in illegal drugs-related human rights violations since the start of the administration of President Marcos. However, the CHR human rights violations such as those involving extrajudicial killings, disappearances, and...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has started its own investigation into the attempted ambush of Vice Mayor John Bong Alvarez of San Miguel town in Bulacan last June 4. In a statement, the CHR said "the continued occurences of violence against officials undermine the effective delivery of public...
CEBU CITY – Police said a 57-year-woman was hacked dead by her estranged husband following an argument in their home in Barangay Maghan-ay, Tuburan, Cebu at dawn on Monday, May 13. POLICE conduct a checkpoint in front of a popular convenience store in Tuburan, Cebu. (Tuburan MPS FB) The fatality...
The Department of Education (DepEd) confirmed the recent deaths of two learners in South Cotabato and Iloilo and reiterated its call to all concerned to ensure the safety and well-being of children. (DepEd / Manila Bulletin) ‘Murder’ in Tupi DepEd condemned the “murder” of a...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has decided to conduct its own investigation on two violent attacks against students in Zamboanga City and Agoncillo town in Batangas. In a statement, the CHR expressed its "grave concern over these incidents, which not only endanger the safety and well-being of...
“The strands of the hair may grow or fall, so as the leaves of a tree. The skies may also come dark or bright, but creations like women—in triumphs and in trials—would never lose their light.” Unsplash From the “double burden” of women in both professional and domestic...
