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Feb 8, 20091

Protect women — CHR

by Joel dela Torre
from People’s Journal

MARKING the United Nations Day for Women and International Peace today, the Commission on Human Rights called on government to improve protection and programs for the rights of women.

The CHR said … Read the rest

Jul 13, 20080

Project Bantay Banay – Safeguarding the sanctity of the family

Johanna M. Sampan
Manila Times

PLAN—an international, humanitarian, child-centered development organization without religious, political or governmental affiliation or leanings started operating in Pilar Island, a part of the Camotes Group of Islands in Cebu City in 2000.

Besides promoting the … Read the rest

Jul 9, 20070

Battered women, children exempted from docket fees

Jomar Canlas
Manila Times

IN giving more support and protection for battered wo­men and children, the Supreme Court gave due course for the prayer exempting battered women and children from payment of increased filing fees.

The local government of Quezon … Read the rest

Nov 29, 20050

Cases of violence vs women down — police

Luige del Puerto
Inquirer

THE CASES of violence against women (VAW) such as wife battery and sexual abuse have decreased in the last three years, according to police statistics.
VAW incidents reported to the police during the first three quarters … Read the rest

Oct 18, 20050

CSC grants 10-day leave to women victims of violence

The Philippine Star

The Civil Service Commission granted yesterday a paid 10-day leave privilege to female state workers who are victims of violence.

Resolution No. 051206, which takes effect on Oct. 30, also granted the same privilege to female employees … Read the rest

Nov 3, 20040

YWCA and human rights

Domini M. Torrevillas
The Philippine Star

An organization that has been working for wo-men’s rights and welfare is the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA), which was formed at the turn of the century for the purpose of giving shelter to … Read the rest

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