EDITORIAL — Gun violence
As of yesterday, the killer of Mercedita Gutierrez remained free......»»
Fight against gender-based violence is everybody’s job
It is still prevalent in all our societies – gender-based violence or GBV. More than one in three women worldwide experience physical or sexual violence, mostly by an intimate partner......»»
EDITORIAL - Victims of domestic violence
On National Women’s Month, advocates of women’s welfare are glad that a general in the Armed Forces of the Philippines is seeing his career derailed by accusations of domestic violence hurled by his estranged wife......»»
‘Victim blaming’ in domestic violence tackled in advocacy project
‘Victim blaming’ in domestic violence tackled in advocacy project.....»»
3 areas in Iloilo City watched for New Year violence
At least three areas in Iloilo City will be closely watched by authorities to prevent possible violence among some of its residents during the New Year revelries......»»
New Vatican document on human rights condemns gender theory, digital violence
The Vatican has released a new document updating the Church’s teachings on human rights touching on contemporary issues such as abortion, gender theory, sex change and digital violence......»»
Residents in Angeles defend their houses, face violence from police, private security
Clarkhills Properties started its forced demolition in 2023. About 2,000 individuals live in the 73 hectares of land that the corporation is trying to seize. The post Residents in Angeles defend their houses, face violence from police, private security appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Marcos: Philippines drug problem lessened sans violence
Sans violence, the Philippine government has “lessened” the narcotics problem in the country, President Marcos told German Chancellor Olaf Scholz during their meeting here on Tuesday.....»»
Spike in gender-based violence cases noted
A DEPARTMENT of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) official reported a surge in gender-based violence cases in Davao Region, reaching 170 in 2023 compared to 131 in 2022......»»
Hikayat ng QC Vice Mayor Sotto, kalalakihan manguna sa paglaban vs Violence Against Women
NANINIWALA si Quezon City Vice Mayor Gian Sotto na masusugpo ang Violence Against Women (VAW) kapag sinimulan ng mga kalalakihan na wakasan ito. Bilang mga lalaki, dapat nilang tulungan ang maraming kababaihan na ‘walang boses’ at ‘hindi maipaglaban’ ang kanilang sarili. Ginawa ni Sotto ang pahayag nang dumalo sa mass oathtaking ng libo-libong kalalakihan na ….....»»
NEWS BRIEFS | 24 February 2024
Violence against women, girls a pressing issue in Caraga CAGAYAN DE ORO (MindaNews / 24 February) – Violence against women and girls remains a pressing issue in the Caraga region, an official said. Alexander Makinano, Regional Gender and Development Committee chair of the Commission on Population and Development said this can be blamed on gender […].....»»
Philippines becomes first Asian country to ratify ILO convention
MANILA, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines has been the first Asian country to ratify a convention to end workplace violence and harassment, the International Labor Organization (ILO) said Friday. The ILO said that the Philippines deposited the instrument of ratification of the Violence and Harassment Convention 2019 (No. 190) with ILO Deputy Director-General Celeste Drake on Tuesday. By depositing the i.....»»
Philippines becomes first Asian country to ratify ILO convention
MANILA, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines has been the first Asian country to ratify a convention to end workplace violence and harassment, the International Labor Organization (ILO) said Friday. The ILO said that the Philippines deposited the instrument of ratification of the Violence and Harassment Convention 2019 (No. 190) with ILO Deputy Director-General Celeste Drake on Tuesday. By depositing the i.....»»
DSWD, UNFPA sign agreement vs gender-based violence
A five-year agreement to combat gender-based violence has been signed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development and the United Nations Population Fund Philippines......»»
37 years since Mendiola Massacre, violence against farmers continues
“There is still no justice up until today. There is still no genuine land reform. Landlessness remains a fundamental problem for our Filipino farmers and no program addresses these problems." The post 37 years since Mendiola Massacre, violence against farmers continues appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
DSWD, UN agency ink five-year deal to tackle gender-based violence
The MOU lays out a roadmap for cooperation in generating data to inform programming, strengthening the role of DSWD in emergencies, and supporting the implementation of programs related to gender-based violence. .....»»
‘Logic of hatred, violence can never be justified’
‘Logic of hatred, violence can never be justified’.....»»
Jury selection begins in gun case vs. Biden’s son
Jury selection begins in gun case vs. Biden’s son.....»»
Village official nabbed for illegal gun possession
Village official nabbed for illegal gun possession.....»»
PNP shuts down online gun transactions
The Philippine National Police has shut down gun-related online transactions due to a data breach attempt in the system of the Firearms and Explosives Office......»»
Man caught selling submachine gun
A suspected gunrunner was arrested for allegedly selling a submachine gun in Quezon City on Wednesday night......»»