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The campaign slogan is a reference to Aquino's call for an end to her rival Ferdinand Marcos' administration. Aquino and her supporters accused Marcos of human rights violations, especially during the martial law period, and branded him as a dictator. [4] [5] [6] Ferdinand Marcos: Marcos pa rin! (We're) still for Marcos!
In 2003, the Gabriela Women's Party was launched with the help of GABRIELA members and other women's and people's organizations. [5] In the 2004 election for the House of Representatives the party-list received 464,586 votes (3.6518% of the nationwide vote) and won a seat for first nominee Liza Maza [ 11 ] [ 12 ] In the 2007 election , the ...
The Philippines ranks higher than any other Asia-Pacific country but New Zealand. [3] These roles range between the traditional position of mother, looking after children and household, to positions in the political arena. Despite the great progress and achievements for women's rights the Philippines has garnered so far, the country is still in ...
Women's suffrage in the Philippines (1 C, 1 P) Pages in category "Women's rights in the Philippines" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total.
Women's rights in the Philippines (6 C, 11 P) Pages in category "Human rights in the Philippines" The following 15 pages are in this category, out of 15 total.
The slogan "Sa ikauunlad ng bayan, disiplina ang kailangan" (Filipino for "For the nation's progress, discipline is needed") [1] [2] was a political catchphrase created by the administration of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos after his declaration of martial law, as a justification for his authoritarian rule and in an effort to promote the "new society". [3]
Women in the Philippines (Filipino: Kababaihan sa Pilipinas) may also be known as Filipina or Filipino women. Their role includes the context of Filipino culture , standards, and mindsets. The Philippines is described [ by whom? ] to be a nation of strong women, who directly and indirectly run the family unit, businesses, and government agencies.
The Philippine Commission on Women (formerly the National Commission on the Role of the Filipino Women), is a government agency run by the government of the Philippines with the intention of promoting and protecting the rights of the Women in the Philippines. It was established on January 7, 1975, through Presidential Decree No. 633.