“The Catholic Church leadership’s position against a much-needed policy that has a huge potential to uplift the depressing health situation of Filipino women has resulted to their isolation. Their decision to back out of talks with Malacanang is an expected consequence of their isolation.”Thus said Gabriela Women’s Party Representative Luz Ilagan following news of the Catholic Church’s decision to end talks with Malacanang on the RH Bill. read more »
Rep. Liza Maza of Gabriela and Senatorial candidate today expressed support to Isabela Governor Grace Padaca after the Commission on Elections annulled her victory and asked her to vacate her post in favor of known administration ally former Governor Benjamin Dy. read more »
The southern province of Maguindanao may remain under martial law for at least four more days as Congress is unlikely to put the matter to a vote when it resumes its joint session on Thursday afternoon, House Speaker Prospero Nograles said. read more »
In commemoration of the December 10 International Human Rights Day, Rep. Liza Maza of Gabriela and Makabayan Senatorial candidate today expressed support to the nationwide protest against Arroyo’s dubious declaration of Martial law in Maguindanao through Proclamation No. 1959 and the resounding call for justice for all victims of unbridled cases of human rights violations. read more »
MANILA, Philippines - Faced with another hostage crisis this time in Agusan Del Sur, will the government also resort to martial rule to quell criminals? read more »
THE DECLARATION of a state of martial law in most of Maguindanao province has steered clear of a stay order sought from the Supreme Court (SC). read more »
MANILA, Philippines—Lawyers led by former Senate President Jovito Salonga Monday filed five separate petitions asking the Supreme Court to nullify President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s declaration of martial law in Maguindanao province. read more »
