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Early Feminism in the Philippines | In Asia
The Philippines has been noted as having one of the smallest gender disparities in the world. The gender gap has been closed in both health and education; the country has had two female presidents (Corazon Aquino from 1986-1992 and Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo from 2001-2010); and had its first woman Supreme Court justice ( Cecilia Muñoz Palma in 1973) before the United States had one (Sandra Day O’Connor in 1981). These achievements reflect a long history of efforts by women to involve themselves equally in governance as well as in society. The Philippines has been noted as having one of the smallest gender disparities in the world. Photo by Karl Grobl. The struggle for women’s right to vote was the site for early feminism in the Philippines.
The Philippines in the Context of Southeast Asia's History | In Asia
One of the interesting things about team-teaching a course on “The Domestic Politics of Southeast Asia: The Philippines and Thailand” is that I myself have never taken a course on Southeast Asia. I was an American politics specialist as a graduate student, with a dissertation on “Interpretation and American Electoral Studies.” On the Philippines in particular, and on Southeast Asia more generally, I am an autodidact – I’ve learned it all by myself through 30 years of experience in the country and the region, and by reading. There are limits to this approach, though, in that I have been “present centric” – my studying tends to start with the current situation and/or problem on which I’m working (as a researcher into contemporary politics, or as a development professional concerned with better governance). Rarely do I work my way back to, say, a 14th century Javanese kingdom to which the kingdom of Buayan in Mindanao claimed connection.In Asia, Philippines is the best place to be a woman | Inquirer Global Nation
The report looked at five areas that affect women’s lives — treatment under the law, political power, workforce participation, access to education and access to health care. “This is an affirmation of the respect our culture has always accorded to Filipino women — one that manifests itself as well as in our government’s efforts to promote equal gender opportunities in all spheres of public policies and programs,” it said. “Rest assured, our administration remains committed in advancing the quality of life of all Filipinos from all walks of life,” the Palace added. Newsweek named Iceland as the best place in the world for women with an overall score of 100, followed by Sweden, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Switzerland, Norway, United States, Australia and Netherlands.
2,000 fake PNP pensioners’ scam busted | Inquirer News
Officials have uncovered a potential mother of all scams in the Philippine National Police involving “ghost pensioners” running away with more than P1 billion of the PNP’s funds over the past five years. Interior Secretary Jesse M. Robredo said the scam was worth between P200 and P250 million every year since 2006. Robredo said that some 2,000 of these ghost retirees—mostly fake names inputted into the pensions database—had been stricken off the list of 58,000 pensioners. “These are not retired policemen. In fact, many are not even police officers.
Former ambassador charged with malversation of funds | Inquirer News
MANILA, Philippines—The Office of the Ombudsman ordered the filing of a criminal case against a former ambassador for misusing government funds worth over US$95,856. In a 24-page resolution approved by acting Ombudsman Orlando Casimiro, the Ombudsman said there is probable cause to charge former Ambassador to Nigeria Masaranga Umpa of four counts of malversation of public funds under Article 217 of the Revised Penal Code for misusing Assistance to National (ATN) Standby Funds in the total amount of US$95,856 for the repatriation of abducted Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in 2007. Umpa was appointed as Philippine Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Federal Republic of Nigeria by then President Joseph Estrada and was retained in a hold-over capacity by former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.Meanwhile, Chinese and Vietnamese poachers are often sighted by villagers in Barangay Simpokan, Puerto Princesa, whose shores face the disputed Spratlys. "I wanna assure you that on all subjects, we, the United States, are with the Philippines. The Philippines and the United States are strategic treaty allies," he said. "We will continue to consult and work with each other on all issues including the South China Sea and Spratly Islands."
Navy removes China markers on West Philippine Sea | ABS-CBN News | Latest Philippine Headlines, Breaking News, Video, Analysis, Features
""So 576 is obviously greater than 200. So suddenly why should there be a dispute if we are conforming to international law?" Aquino asked. " :) by Jun 14
13 more join women bus drivers plying Metro | Inquirer News
Thirteen of them are ready to hit the road after graduating from the special accreditation course designed by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda). The training included bus driving skills, basic troubleshooting and knowledge of road laws, said Edward Gonzales, head of the Road Emergency Group. One of the new drivers is Alma Arcega, 38, a former starlet. “This is a new beginning for me,” she said. “The training was hard, but after it was over, we now know how to be responsible professional bus drivers.
Aquino: I’m against abortion - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos
MANILA, Philippines?Shortly after his speech at the University of the Philippines graduation rites, President Benigno Aquino made it clear that a responsible parenthood program under his administration would make natural and modern family planning methods ?equally available? to all couples.
Philippines adopts ways to reduce pollution
Manila, April 13 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines made its first step in coming up with an environment-friendly transport model for the country, which the government hopes will help reduce pollution. The distribution of the 20 Asian Development Bank (ADB)-funded electric tricycles or e-trikes in Mandaluyong City in Metro Manila, Philippines' capital, on Wednesday came a week after a lawmaker proposed banning the use of plastic bags in major establishments. In a statement, ADB's Principal Energy Specialist Sohail Hasnie said that every 20,000 e-trikes that are introduced to Manila's streets will save the 100,000 liters of foreign fuel imports each day or about 35 million U.S. dollars annually. ADB said e-trikes are more sustainable and energy-efficient. "This initiative not only benefits the environment, but it also supports the Philippines drive to become more energy independent," Hasnie added.
Hackers strike again in the Philippines, defacing TESDA website
Hackers have defaced the website of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), a government agency mandated to provide vocational and technical education. As of press time (11:30 pm, January 10), the TESDA website front page has been replaced with a message that says “We console with the death of people’s scholar, freedom fighter Kimay”. The hacking of the TESDA website appears to be a taunt from hackers as the Philippines prepares for its first nationwide automated elections. The hacker left a portion of a purported invitation from Ventureslink to technical training consultants for Smartmatic , the company which won the bidding to provide the machines and software for the automated elections. The hacker redirects the frontpage to yet another page on the TESDA website in a few seconds.
PIA daily news in English, Tagalog, Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Ilocano, Waray, Pangalatok from around the Philippines
Luistro: Use education to build the nation PASIG CITY, March 19 -- An estimated 3 million elementary and high school students from public schools across the country will graduate this year to receive their diplomas as school year 2011-2012 comes to a close this March. Education Secretary Br. Armin A.‘Juana Change’ protest videos are the newest YouTube sensation in the Philippines. The videos were introduced last month when various groups were opposing the proposal to amend the Constitution which would have extended the terms of office of incumbent politicians, including that of the president. Thanks to the internet and mainstream media, Juana Change (played by artist Mae Paner) has become a popular figure in the country today.
Philippines: Phenomenal video protests
Eastern Visayas observes World Water Day through “Linis Estero” TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, March 22 (PIA) -- Eastern Visayas marks the commemoration of World Water Day today, March 22, through the conduct of several activities centering around the theme “Water and Food Security,” highlighted by the “Linis Estero” activities at Burayan River and Mahayahay Creek, in San Jose... CEBU CITY, March 21 (PIA) -- The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB-7) in Central Visayas and five industrial sand and gravel (ISAG) permit holders operating within the Sanpangdaku River in Toledo City, Cebu have signed a memorandum of agreement on March 20 to set up a Mine Rehabilitation Fund (MRF) of half a million pesos.
PIA News - Daily news in English, Tagalog, Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Ilocano, Waray, Pangalatok from around the Philippines
Wouah, wouah, wouah… Khavn de la Cruz est un grand, grand, grand malade ! Et il nous le démontre par une aisance sans borne avec The Family That Eats Soil / Ang Pamilyang Kumakain ng Lupa (2005) , un OFNI made in Philippines. Pas d’hésitation possible qu’on puisse le ranger en Category 3 (en mode HK), il a tout ce qui fait la grandeur de cette classification. Résumer The Family That Eats Soil … impossible. Les membres d’une famille mangent à table (les trois repas). S’invitent alors des scènes à la fois burlesques, absurdes, irréelles et nonsensiques, dont certaines cachent un sens de la dénonciation crue qui semble sans limite.
Sexe, sang et politique aux Philippines - Made in Asie
Philippine National Police (PNP)