Jail officials from the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), together with civil society groups and justice reform advocates, called for the passage of an anti-discrimination law to support the reintegration of former persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) into society. The call was made...
ILOILO CITY – The provincial government of Aklan recently enacted an Anti-Discrimination Ordinance. “This is a strong move to protect every Aklanon from unfair treatment and exclusion,” said Gov. Jose Enrique “Joen” Miraflores after signing General Ordinance No. 2025-003. The ordinance...
Senator Raffy Tulfo denounced what he described as blatant gender discrimination at MLM Foods Inc., a food manufacturing company based in Muntinlupa City, following a surprise inspection on May 7. Tulfo, who serves as the Vice Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Labor and Employment, said the...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) issued another show cause order to Pasig City congressional candidate lawyer Christian "Ian" Sia for a remark he made during a campaign sortie on April 3. (Photo from Christian "Ian" Sia Facebook page) This is Sia's second show cause order from the poll...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has asked Mataas na Kahoy town Vice Mayor Jay Ilagan explain on Monday, April 7 his controversial remarks about rival Batangas gubernatorial candidate and former actress Vilma Santos-Recto. Mataas na Kahoy Vice Mayor Jay Ilagan (Photo from Jay Manalo Ilagan...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) issued a show cause order against Misamis Oriental Governor Peter Unabia over his derogatory remarks against nurses during a campaign event last April 3. Misamis Oriental Governor Peter Unabia. (Screenshot from Peter "Sr. Pedro" Unabia Facebook page) Comelec's...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) issued on Friday, April 4, 2025, a show cause order against lawyer Christian "Ian" Sia, who is running for Pasig lone district representative, asking him to explain why a complaint for election offense and/or a petition for disqualification should not be filed...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresssed its full support to the order of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) against discrimination of vulnerable sectors during the election period. In Resolution No 11116, the Comelec said the discrimination against individuals from the vulnerable sectors...
A new resolution released by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) seeks to curb all forms of discrimination during the election period, warning that anyone who violates this shall be liable for an election offense. Under Resolution No. 11116 promulgated on Wednesday, Feb. 19, during the election...
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a measure making discriminatory acts in the hiring and dismissal of indigenous people (IPs) from work unlawful. Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada (Senate PRIB Photo) “To exclude any person from any employment...
Senator Raffy T. Tulfo denounced the harassment and discrimination against motorcycle riders by law enforcers. In today’s public hearing of the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights. Tulfo expressed his dismay at the way law enforcement officers conduct their checkpoint operations...
Basilan lone district Rep. Mujiv Hataman believes the approval of the National Hijab Day Bill by both chambers of Congress will be a “big win in the fight against religious discrimination". Basilan Rep. Mujiv Hataman (Photo from Speaker’s office/ Facebook) Hataman said this as he asked the...
