Orange Days — continuing the efforts to end violence against women

Sofia Aliño Logarta 11/16/2016

In 1996, Legal Alternatives for Women Center, Inc. started its work of joining women victims of violence in claiming their rights. Its first case was that of a married woman who had been raped twice by a…

The non-negotiable right to health

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 10/23/2016

Health is wealth — an old adage that rings true for all generations. However, not a few realize its full meaning when illness strikes. It is amazing that each part of our body works in perfect synchronicity…

EXERCISE CAUTION

Dominic D. Yasay, Izobelle T. Pulgo, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag, Nestle L. Semilla 10/14/2016

Lawyer alarmed Ungab’s case would set a trend While we respect the police for doing its mandate, I just hope meticulous care was done in developing the complaint to avoid the perception of ‘intimidating’ lawyers who are…

Surprised by drug war’s effect, biz leaders back Digong’s drive

Victor Anthony V. Silva 09/11/2016

If gov’t’s effort can bring safer business climate, then it’s good for all industries — exec Conclusion The war on drugs of President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration has drawn flak from international human rights groups, but it has…

‘Responsible freedom’

Fr. Dondon N. Aquino 07/09/2016

It is said that one’s freedom ends when the right of another begins. The exercise of one’s freedom, then, even if it entails boundlessness, is not absolute. Responsibility in relationships is the best context for understanding freedom…

When might makes right

Radel Paredes 06/11/2016

Crosshatching President-elect Rodrigo Duterte’s attack on the Commission on Human Rights’ purported bias for criminals brings back the old debate on whether or not these “bad elements” have human rights like everyone else and thus deserve protection…

Employers told: Give breaks to field personnel

Victor Anthony V. Silva 04/12/2016

EMPLOYERS who field personnel should give noon breaks to prevent them from sustaining heat stroke, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said. Labor Undersecretary Rebecca Chato said they expect to issue an order on this  within…

Group launched to protect women’s rights

Victor Anthony V. Silva 04/01/2016

Recognizing the lack of women representation in government structures, a group of organizations decided to form a network to improve the role of women, especially in disaster and emergency management. The Women in Emergency Network (WENet), which…

A Code to empower women

Madrileña de la Cerna 11/16/2014

The campaign against violence against women and children  will kick off next week  on November 25 to December 12. The choice of  dates is significant:  Nov. 25 is the feast of St. Catherine of Alexandria who died…

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