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Let’s mimic a pageant Q&A and ask me ‘What is the relevance of byukons to the LGBTQIA+ community?’ This is my answer By Jontie Martinez WINNER! The author in winning form They call us konteseras or byukoneras , a play on the words beauty contest . We reigned in every nook and cranny where...

Voting 23-0, the Senate approved on third and final reading a bill that seeks to expand and improve government protection for children against online sexual abuse and exploitation. The senators passed Senate Bill No. 2209, also known as the proposed Special Protections Against Online Sexual Abuse...

Vice President Leni Robredo’s women empowerment programs are centered on economic empowerment because she sees this as a critical component of women’s ability to stand for themselves, especially in an abusive relationship. VP Leni Robredo (OVP/Manila Bulletin) The vice president was the guest...

Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday, March 16 said she will investigate the supposed involvement of Bureau of Immigration (BI) officials in the outbound trafficking of Filipino women. Sen. Risa Hontiveros (Senate of the Philippines / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) Hontiveros made the commitment after...

While the country leads in various aspects of gender parity, it is time to acknowledge where we are falling behind. The woman was made out of the side of Adam; not made out of his head to rule over him, nor out of his feet to be trampled upon him, but out of his side to be equal with him, under his...