"Women In The Philippines" Blogs & Blog Posts

RH group to junk bishops’ poll bets By Macon Ramos-Araneta July 28, 2012 A women’s group on Friday told the country’s bishops it will reject their political candidates who are opposed to the passage into law of the Reproductive Health bill. “...

Women’s Health Now In Crisis: Pro-Poor Comprehensive Women’s Health Program Needed– Rep. Emmi De Jesus July 20th, 2012 The failure of the Aquino Administration to reduce maternal mortality justifies an immediate review of its health car...

Panamanian accused of rape declared persona non grata. By Tina G. Santos, TJ Burgonio, Philippine Daily Inquirer May 13, 2012 MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has declared the Panamanian diplomat accused of raping a 19-ye...

Phl observes 75th Woman Suffrage Day By Mayen Jaymalin, The Philippine Star April 30, 2012 MANILA, Philippines - Filipino women entered the world of politics 75 years ago, when they were allowed to cast their votes for the very first time. Acco...