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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......»»

Category: newsSource: philstar philstarMay 23rd, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

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. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

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 […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Study: 1 in 3 women across the world experience gender-based abuse

In the Philippines, one in four Filipino women aged 15-49 has experienced physical, emotional, or sexual violence by their husband or partner, according to a survey conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority last 2017. The post Study: 1 in 3 women across the world experience gender-based abuse appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

CSWDO holds gender sensitivity lectures

AN OFFICIAL from the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) said that they are conducting lectures on gender sensitivity and Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004, in schools in Davao City......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

PSAC, private sector join forces to create more job opportunities

The Private Sector Advisory Council has teamed up with the SM Group, online job platform JobStreet by SEEK and business groups in a bid to open up more job opportunities and help address the job skills mismatch in the country......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Timeline: The fight against website blocking in the Philippines

Here's the timeline of Bulatlat's fight against one form of state-sponsored censorship. The post Timeline: The fight against website blocking in the Philippines appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Timeline: The fight against website blocking in the Philippines

Here's the timeline of Bulatlat's fight against one form of state-sponsored censorship. The post Timeline: The fight against website blocking in the Philippines appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Timeline: The fight against website blocking in the Philippines

Here's the timeline of Bulatlat's fight against one form of state-sponsored censorship. The post Timeline: The fight against website blocking in the Philippines appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

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 ….....»»

Category: filipinoSource:  hatawtabloidRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Sara Duterte decries organized demolition job against her

Vice President Sara Duterte believes she has been targeted by an “organized demolition job” based on the escalation of personal attacks against her online as well as the public’s reaction to her push for confidential funds last year......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

Municipality of Cagwait Launches a Beacon of Hope for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence

 Cagwait, Surigao del Sur-In response to the cases of gender-based violence (GBV) in the Municipality of Cagwait, the Local Committee Against Trafficking and Violence Against Women and Children (LCAT-VAWC) has established a temporary shelter, serving as a beacon of hope. This shelter provides a safe haven and protective custody to women and children in need of special protection.Inaugurated.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

DOLE and RLC Plans to Bring More Jobs to Job Seekers

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) brings jobs much closer to job seekers as they partner with Robinson Malls to facilitate job fairs all around the country. Representatives from the Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC) met with DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma to discuss accrediting different Robinson Malls as future venues for DOLE job fairs in […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsMay 25th, 2024

Trabaho Para Sa Bayan : Private sector kicks off nationwide hybrid job fairs

According to Jobstreet by Seek, the collaboration aims to “generate quality jobs” for Filipinos and help address “job-skill mismatch” through on-ground and online job fairs......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

Chiz: SOGIE bill faces rough sailing in Senate

The anti-discrimination bill has a better chance of Senate approval than the sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression bill, Senate President Francis Escudero said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

QC to hold graduation rites for students denied gender-affirming attire

Graduating high school or college students in Quezon City who were denied their moment to march in gender-affirming attire have been offered to join a separate graduation ceremony to be held by the city government in June......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Angeline idinaan sa Asoka Challenge ang gender reveal: It’s a girl!

IDINAAN ni Angeline Quinto sa “Piliin Mo Ang Pilipinas” challenge ang pa-gender reveal para sa second baby nila ng asawang si Nonrev Daquina. Viral na ngayon ang TikTok video ng Kapamilya singer-actress kung saan in-announce nga niya na “baby girl” ang kanyang ipinagbubuntis. Binigyan nga ni Angeline ng twist ang in na in ngayong Asoka.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024