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CW: Mention of Sexual Assault Photo: Gabriela Philippines. Written by Dimple Paz, Edited by Jovie Galit. This year’s International Day of Migrants on December 18 will be both a commemoration and a celebration in the Philippines. Filipino migrants, their families,...
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Throughout history, the Philippine government has systematically employed violence as a policy tool, targeting the poorest and most vulnerable to enforce programs that benefit big corporations, political dynasties, and foreign businesses. The victims of massacres, killings, abductions, rape, and illegal...
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Gender-based violence victims often hesitate to report incidents due to fear of stigma, discrimination, state neglect, shame, and retaliation. Societal norms dictate that women should uphold family honor and reputation, discouraging them from speaking out against abuse. On the same...
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Author: Dimple Paz, Editor: Jovie G. | Photo: The Chiristian Science Monitor Imperialism is the monopoly stage of capitalism, where dominant capitalists control industries and banks to dictate the global economy. In the Philippines, this is evident through the overwhelming...
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Saguira, 28 years old, is a Maranao who used to live in Marawi. Her family no longer grew up there because they think it is safer here in Manila. According to Saguira, their community was deeply affected by the Moro conflict with the Philippine government. She couldn’t return home because their houses were destroyed by bombs. The fear of being hit by a bomb prevented them from harvesting their crops, and they couldn’t even care for their pets due to the risk of stray bullets. As a result, some of her Moro brothers have had to migrate to Manila just to make a living. So, they decided to stay in the community of Rizal because it is said to be quiet, and there will be income if they find a way to eat.