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Understanding the Rape Law, ver.2

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The Anti-trafficking law

Human trafficking is regarded as the third largest and most profitable black market industry in the world, only after weapons and drugs. Read more

A Filipina’s guide to getting involved

Have you ever been interested in join a women’s group or organization, but didn’t know how to even go about choosing the right one? Read more

February 15 is Singles Awareness Day

Yes, there is such a day. According to Wikipedia, it was concocted by singles who thought that if couples had a right to celebrate their unions, then the singletons had an equal right to revel in their carefree independence. Read more

Observing World AIDS Day

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What you should know about The Reproductive Health Bill

The Reproductive Health and Population Development Act of 2008 also known as the RH Bill seeks to provide universal access to information and services to both natural and modern family planning methods. Read more

Women in the time of disaster

The picture is poignant: a woman, waist-deep in muddy waters, desperately looking for her child who had been carried away by rampaging flood. Read more

Deciphering the Magna Carta of Women

After seven years of legislative debate, Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo signed into law Republic Act 9710 or the Magna Carta of Women last August 15, 2009. Read more

Are you a victim of verbal abuse?

My mom is a victim of marital infidelity, repeated verbal abuse, and public humiliation. Read more

Speaking up against domestic violence

It took nine years before Rose Rigos finally put a stop to her husband's abusive behavior. At first, she thought it was a match made to last; she loved her husband so much. Read more

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