Migrante International
by VFM
If you are or you know anyone that is a migrant and is in need of help, please go to Migrante International’s new online complaint form: http://migranteinternational.org/?page_id=1187t
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‘Gender Gap Index’ Not Reflective of True State of Filipino Women
by VFM
‘Gender Gap Index’ Not Reflective of True State of Filipino Women – Gabriela “A glaring proof that Filipino women are still living in oppressive conditions – even though the country ranks high in gender-based indexes – is the increasing number of victims of violence against women, most notably, gang rape,” said Lana Linaban, secretary general of Gabriela. By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA … Read More ‘Gender Gap Index’ Not Reflective of True State of Filipino Women
Population pill
by VFM
If you’ve ever been to the Philippines–well, Manila, at least–you’ll agree that it is one packed, overpopulated place. The Guardian in the UK agrees. So, Gabriela Partylist (the only women’s partylist, representing women, by women) has introduced, House Bill 3387, one out of 6 reproductive health bills so that abortions can be provided safely and, because they don’t want to come off too strong … Read More Population pill
Insecure Workers, Secure Labor Brokerage State
by VFM
Last week, I was alarmed to see that the brand-spanking new Aquino administration put OFW assistance on the chopping block to be cut. The Inquirer reported that last year’s P50 million legal assistance fund would be cut to a meager P27 million this year. Why was I surprised? Because, as you may have noticed, I’ve been reading Anna Guevarra and Robyn Rodriguez’s book these … Read More Insecure Workers, Secure Labor Brokerage State
Same problem, different places
by VFM
“Nearly 190 million people, about 3% percent of the world’s population, lived outside their country of birth in 2005.” says the mighty NY Times. I’ve been thinking about how this “migration” problem isn’t just a Filipino thing. Duh, Val. But really, what I was thinking about is how Filipinos aren’t alone in the problems they face in and during migration. Yup, just like any … Read More Same problem, different places
Racism & Homophobia in a Ring
by VFM
A lot of Filipinos, friends and otherwise, have expressed their disappointment and sheer disgust for Floyd “Money” Mayweather on their respective interwebs interfaces. And rightfully so. Manny is an icon in contemporary Filipino culture. He’s a great fighter. Sometimes people misunderstand why he’s a congressman, and sometimes I think its because he’s got money and therefore, following Filipino corruptionary, he should have some power. … Read More Racism & Homophobia in a Ring
