Archive of Women

Women’s group in Mindanao opposes removal of female MILF leader from BTA
May 31, 2025

Women leaders under the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) expressed opposition to the removal of Engr. Aida Silongan from the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA), which is composed of 80 members and leads the interim government of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). “Her removal stripped off the much-needed representation of women in the […]

Grupo ng kababaihan sa Mindanao, tinutulan ang pagtanggal ng babaeng MILF lider sa BTA
May 31, 2025

Nagpahayag ng pagtutol ang mga lider kababaihan sa ilalim ng Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) sa pagtanggal kay Engr. Aida Silongan mula sa Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) na pinamumunuan ng 80 myembro, sa ilalim ng interim government ng Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). “Ang pagtanggal sa kanya ay nag-aalis sa mas kailangang representasyon […]

79th IB operation traumatizes and kills Negros Occidental woman
May 25, 2025

Extreme fear and trauma from the 79th IB operations reportedly killed a yet to be identified woman in Sityo Toril, Barangay Bandila, Toboso, Negros Occidental last week. Lt. Col. Arnel Calaoagan led the battalion. The 79th IB soldiers reportedly raided and ransacked the Mahusay family’s house where the woman was staying in Sityo Toril on […]

Ginang sa Negros Occidental, namatay dahil sa takot sa operasyon ng 79th IB
May 25, 2025

Isang hindi pa napapangalanang ginang ang naiulat na namatay sa Sityo Toril, Barangay Bandila, Toboso, Negros Occidental noong nakaraang linggo bunga ng labis na takot at troma sa mga operasyon ng 79th IB. Ang batalyon ay pinamumunuan ni Lt. Col. Arnel Calaoagan. Ayon sa ulat, nireyd at niransak ng mga sundalo ng 79th IB ang […]

Iloy napatay bangud sa pagpanghalit sang 79th IB
May 24, 2025 | New People's Army | Negros Island Regional Operational Command (Apolinario Gatmaitan Command) | NPA-Northern Negros (Roselyn Jean Pelle Command) | Cecil Estrella | Spokesperson |

Napatay ang isa ka iloy nga mangunguma nga si Lolita Reman bangud sa grabeng troma nga iya naaguman matapos nga ginransak sang #DiMasaligan79IB ang ila balay sa Sityo Toril Barangay Bandila, Toboso, Negros Occidental sadtong Mayo 20, pasado alas-5:00 sang kaagahon. Ini ginpanag-iyahan sang pamilya Mahusay. Samtang, sa isa pa ka insidente, na-stroke ang mangunguma […]

Civilians are more vulnerable to sexual abuse by the military—Gabriela
May 21, 2025

Two lower-ranking military officers filed rape and attempted rape charges against their superior, a higher-ranking officer. Data gathered by newspapers shows the incident happened on January 29 and was confirmed by an investigation. Gabriela secretary general Clarice Palce said military officers who shamelessly abuse their power must immediately be held accountable by law. “If military […]

Mga sibilyan, mas bulnerable sa sekswal na pang-aabuso ng mga militar, ayon sa Gabriela
May 21, 2025

Balita ngayong araw ang pagsasampa ng dalawang nakababang upisyal ng militar ng kasong panggagahasa at tangkang pangagasa laban sa kanilang superyor na isang mas na upisyal. Ayon sa nakalap na datos ng mga dyaryo, naganap ang insidente noong Enero 29 at napatunayan sa imbestigasyon ang katotohanan nito. Ayon kay Clarice Palce, pangkalahatang kalihim ng Gabriela, […]

Women welcome Supreme Court criminalization of attempted rape
May 16, 2025

The Gabriela group welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision recognizing cases of attempted rape as crimes. In its decision, the court said that genital contact between the victim and suspect is not a necessary basis to prove the case of attempted rape. According to the women’s group, “this strengthens legal protection for women and children against […]

Pagkilala ng Korte Suprema sa tangkang panggagahasa bilang krimen, ikinalugod ng kababaihan
May 16, 2025

Ikinalugod ng grupong Gabriela ang desisyon ng Korte Suprema na kumikilala sa mga kaso ng tangkang panggagahasa bilang krimen. Sa desisyon nito, sinabi ng korte na hindi kailangan magkaroon ng kontak ang mga ari ng biktima at suspek bilang batayan para mapatunayan ang kaso ng attempted rape o tangkang panggagahasa. Ayon sa grupo ng kababaihan, […]

Paolo Duterte must be investigated for abusing women
May 11, 2025

Gabriela called for a comprehensive, immediate, and impartial investigation regarding the incident involving Paolo Duterte, incumbent Davao first district Congress representative. These include reported cases implicating Duterte of prostitution and abuse. Duterte was seen threatening and hurting pimp Kristone John Patria on a CCTV video, dated February 23, that circulated in Davao City. Patria filed […]