Legislation

HR 822 - Inquiry on the illegal arrest and detention of Gabriela Negros staff Mary Grace Delicano

Legislation Posted on October 2nd, 2008.

Resolution calling on the House Committee on Human Rights and Committee on Women and Gender Equality to conduct an inquiry in aid of legislation on the illegal arrest and detention of Gabriela Negros volunteer staff Mary Grace Delicano and recommend measures to protect women human rights defenders and political activists from political persecurions and other forms of human rights violations.

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Echoing their Plea: A call to protect and promote Filipino migrants' human rights

Speech Posted on September 29th, 2008.

Privilege Speech of Gabriela Women's Party Rep. Luzviminda C. Ilagan on 29 September 2008. read more »

HB 5221 - Repeal Presidential Proclamation No.67

Legislation Posted on September 28th, 2008.

An Act Repealing Presidential Proclamation No.67.

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Rep. Liza Maza's Sponsorship Speech on the Reproductive Health Bill

Speech Posted on September 17th, 2008.

Committee Report 1156 Regarding HB 5043
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A NATIONAL POLICY ON REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH, RESPONSIBLE PARENTHOOD AND POPULATION DEVELOPMENT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Gabriela Women’s Party Rep. Liza Largoza Maza
September 17, 2008 read more »

HR 795 Casualization of employees of the Intramuros administration

Legislation Posted on September 17th, 2008.

Resolution directing the House of Representatives Committee on Civil Service and Professional Regulation to conduct an investigation in aid of legislation on the downgrading of Intramuros Administration (IA) Employees' status from casual to job order, which resulted to the termination of benefits that the workers previously received, as well as look into the extent of casualization and hiring of job order employees to perform jobs that are core functions of government institutions

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A Call To Respect and Uphold The Dignity Of Public School Teachers

Speech Posted on September 15th, 2008.

Privilege Speech of Gabriela Women's Party Rep. Luzviminda C. Ilagan on 15 September 2008. read more »

HR 788 Indiscriminate Military Offensives

Legislation Posted on September 10th, 2008.

Resolution directing the House of Representatives Special Committee on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity, and the Committee on Human Rights to jointly conduct an inquiry on the indiscriminate military offensives in Mindanao, particularly the air strikes launched by the military in Datu Piang, Maguindanao resulting to the death of at least six civilians, including children and a pregnant woman, and recommend measures to prevent such deplorable acts to happen again

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P125 Across the Board Wage Hike Now

Speech Posted on September 3rd, 2008.

Sponsorship Speech of Gabriela Women's Party Representative Liza Largoza-Maza on HB 1722: Legislating the P125 Across the Board Wage Hike (03 September 2008). read more »

HR 772 - US Military Presence and Involvement in Mindanao Conflict Areas

Legislation Posted on September 2nd, 2008.

Resolution directing the Committees on National Defense and Security and Foreign Affairs to Conduct an Inquiry into the Constitutionality and Legality of the Continuing Presence and Involvement of the US MIlitary Forces in Philippine Military Activities Particularly in Conflict Areas in Mindanao and Consequently Review the Visiting Forces Agreement and the Mutual Defense Treaty and Recommend Measures that will Ensure National Security and Uphold Sovereignty

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HR 766 - Reject and Prevent the Implementation of the Unified Contract Scheme

Legislation Posted on August 28th, 2008.

Resolution urging President Gloria Macapagal-arroyo to reject and prevent the impending implemetation of anti-migrant unified contract scheme on Overseas Filipino Workers bound for Saudi Arabia