women's rights

The recent alleged beating of Rachel Tiongson, former live-in partner of Deputy National Security Adviser Luis Chavit Singson, hammers home the gains and gaps in the newly enacted Magna Carta of Women (MCW). Feminists now ask: Will the state really use its legal powers and force to punish the rich and powerful, including political cronies and state functionaries, who commit crimes against women?  read more »

The militant women's coalition, Gabriela, cries foul over Malacañang's treatment of the controversial case involving deputy National Security Adviser Luis "Chavit" Singson and his former live-in partner Che Tiongson who accused him of physical and verbal abuse.  read more »

Gabriela Women’s Party-list Rep. Liza Maza said Palace officials should carefully discuss if they are going to penalize Singson for his actions. “It’s not a private matter. Under the law, it’s a crime,” Maza said, adding that Singson should be held criminally liable.
“We expect from our public officials high moral standards especially in relation to adhering to laws,” Maza added.  read more »

A militant lawmaker on Monday strongly criticized Malacanang's soft handling of the charge of battering against Singson by his former partner.  read more »

Gabriela party-list Rep. Liza Maza said the excuse given by Malacañang that it cannot interfere in Singson’s case is proof that it is condoning the act, which was in clear violation of the Anti-Violence Against Women And Children Act (RA 9262).  read more »

Kinastigo kahapon ng grupong Gabriela ang Malacañang sa umano’y malambot na pagtanggap sa kasong kinasasangkutan ni Deputy National Security Adviser Luis ‘Chavit’ Singson sa pambubugbog nito sa dating kinakasama.  read more »

It was not enough that Singson had been asked by Malacañang to go on leave, said Gabriela party-list Rep. Liza Maza.  read more »

Kaugnay nito, tinitiyak naman ng isa pang kinatawan ng Gabriela, si Rep. Liza Maza, na hindi nila isusuko ang laban ni Tiongson at handa nila itong suportahan hanggang sa pagkakamit ng hustisya.  read more »

Gabriela Rep. Liza Maza agreed with Kapunan that Singson must be held liable for beating up his common-law wife.  read more »