Women’s Month in the Philippines: Confronting Challenges, Building Solidarities, and Celebrating Victories
By Bianca Martinez The eighth day of March has traditionally been celebrated in different...
Read MoreWomen’s groups organize a protest action and put up tents in front of the Department of Agriculture. Photo by Del Bañares.
Posted by Bianca Martinez | Mar 31, 2025 | Feature, Philippines, Women
By Bianca Martinez The eighth day of March has traditionally been celebrated in different...
Read MorePosted by Bianca Martinez | Mar 3, 2022 | COVID-19 Updates, FOCUS Dispatch, Opinion/Analysis, Philippines
As the Philippines entered the second year of the pandemic, the Duterte administration geared up...
Read MoreIraynon Bukidnon women prepare relief goods to be distributed in their community. With the inefficient (and in many cases politicized) delivery of government aid, NGOs such as LILAK (Purple Action for Indigenous Women’s Rights) and peoples’ organizations have initiated efforts to extend support and solidarity in their communities. Antique Province, Philippines. 2020 April 16. Photo by Jhona Vicente.
Posted by Bianca Martinez | May 7, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates, Philippines, Women
by Bianca Martinez* 29 April 2020 Under the Luzon-wide lockdown imposed on March 17 and the...
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