More Charges Against Househelp Abuse

The drama that was the abuse and illegal detention case filed against Mariano Tanenglian, brother of business tycoon Lucio Tan, and his family by their former housemaids continued. He, wife Aleta, and children Maximilian and Fayette were accused of grave househelp abuse allegedly committed at their Biak-na-Bato, Quezon City residence. In August last year, former [...]

Overqualified Women Migrants

In the Philippines, educational attainment is highly regarded. The higher level one reaches or finishes, the better chances of landing better-paying jobs. Nowadays, however, Filipino women often put aside their diplomas and become underemployed. This is especially true when they decide to work abroad regardless of over-qualification for the jobs they apply for or that [...]

Magna Carta to Protect Women

For the longest time, women who bore children out of wedlock were discriminated by the educational system, by the very institution that should teach about compassion and a sense of humanity. This was especially true if a woman happened to be a teacher. However, in 2009, her fate did a turnaround as the Magna Carta  [...]

Gender Bias vs. Lesbianism in the Office

Made-up faces. Dresses, blouses and skirts to wear. Stilettos, peep-toes, flirty flats and sexy sandals for the feet. Long and straight or short and stylish hair. Kikay bags, branded lady bags…What do they remind you of? Women. Or at least, that´s the stereotypical female we have in mind. But what if it is the non-stereotypical [...]

Abuse of Women in Custody

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), on the average, assists daily four (4) women who complain of abuse or rape. But despite the presence of women’s help desks maintained by both the Philippine National Police (PNP) and DSWD, incidences of violence against women continue. Rape is a very common yet serious problem. In [...]