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Just a couple of months after going viral for saying she believes she “should be allowed to play any person, or any tree, or any animal”, Scarlett Johansson is once again stirring up the internet …

The “Bawal Bastos” bill or the Safe Spaces Act was signed by President Rodrigo Duterte into law last April 17 but was only announced this July 15. This bill aims to penalize all forms of …

Here in the Philippines, we prize our teachers. We look up to them, idolize them, and appreciate them for taking the time to mold our minds and shape us into the leaders of tomorrow. We …

  The House of Representatives just passed  House Bill (HB) 8794 or the “Safe Street, Public and Online Spaces Act”. The Senate previously approved a version of this bill last October 2018. All that’s left is for …

These are trying times. It seems that a new heartbreaking story goes viral almost every month with thousands of other stories going unheard, making us question who we’re really protecting in our society. In a world where …

Social media in the time of the #MeToo movement has become a platform for people from all walks of life to share their experiences of sexual harassment. It can be as simple as talking about …

While Gabriela’s anti-sexual harassment chatbot has actually been up and running for about a year now, there are still so many people who don’t know about it or don’t know how to use it. Recent …

In support of the ‘Time’s Up’ anti-sexual harassment campaign, British stars are being asked through an open letter to wear black at the upcoming British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Film Awards happening in …

In light of several recent sexual allegations against big-time Hollywood players, notably film mogul Harvey Weinstein and actor Kevin Spacey, celebrities attending the Golden Globe Awards will reportedly be wearing all-black to protest sexual harassment …

It’s 2016. And yet, women of all age, background and status are still being sexually harassed. A few days ago, Rhian Ramos posted a lengthy message on her Instagram account where she spoke up about her …

Warning: Readers may find some of the shared stories disturbing. The #hashtag #WhenIWas went viral on Twitter recently. It showed how early women experience sexual harassment and violence. UK-based Everyday Sexism Project, which is considered as …

Save the Children Philippines urges all public and private schools to act on the mounting complaints of sexual harassment and other forms of abuse and violence reportedly committed by faculty and school personnel against their …

South Korean K-pop singer-songwriter Jung Joon-young and musician Choi Jong-hoon were convicted of gang rape on November 29. They have been sentenced to 6 and 5 years respectively for gang-raping two drunk and unconscious women …

Josh Kloss, the model who starred in Katy Perry’s Teenage Dream music video back in 2010, has accused the singer of sexual misconduct. He took to Instagram a few days ago and alleged that Perry had exposed …

Former Disney star Bella Thorne who starred in Disney’s Shake It Up with co-star Zendaya claims she was “molested” and “physically abused” as a child actress in the entertainment industry, and those around her “saw …

Around the world, performance artists have taken to staging public experiments as an effort to bring to light issues that we have difficulty discussing openly, or to drive home a point about certain topics. Here …

As companies across industries work to promote gender equality, some sectors face a more significant challenge than others. Traditionally dominated by men, the technology industry has long struggled with diversity and inclusion. But some companies …

The rise of digital technologies has transformed how we live and work and created new opportunities for women to participate in the economy and society. In the Philippines, women face unique challenges in the workplace …

March is International Women’s Month, a time to celebrate the incredible contributions of women around the world. This year’s Bookshelf PH is honoring #WomenInPages, which calls us to celebrate women’s accomplishments in diverse industries and …

One System, One Pride. This year’s UP Pride makes history as the first-ever system-wide pride celebration. With the theme, “Heal, Rise Unite!”, UP Pride 2021 advocates that we heal through a rights-based and evidence-based pandemic …

It’s quite obvious that a happy and satisfied employee will put in their best efforts at work, which directly enhances business productivity. What’s not very obvious is the connection it has with compliance in the …

In line with the event’s theme, “Sama-sama, Pantay-pantay,” the University of the Philippines Diliman community did not let rainy skies or a global pandemic stop them from celebrating the annual UP Pride week together. The …

Despite the gray skies and rough roads, we march onward. This year’s UP Pride will be held on October 26 to 30 with the theme “Sama-sama, Pantay-pantay.” UP Pride 2020 aims to unite the LGBTQI …

As the long-running Ellen DeGeneres Show becomes increasingly embroiled in controversy due to growing reports of it being a toxic workplace, rumors are starting to spread that a certain celebrity host is set to replace …

With the theme “Embracing Diversity Towards Equality,” the University of the Philippines Diliman community united to celebrate its annual UP Pride Week last September 10-13, 2019. This year, it reaffirmed its call for Congress to …

This UP Pride 2019, we carry on with our fight for equality. With the theme “Embracing Diversity Towards Equality,” UP Pride 2019 aims to push forward the formulation and adoption of the UP SOGIESC Policy, …

To recognize her courage against sexual harassment, the Land Transportation Office – National Capital Region (LTO – NCR) recently awarded a female passenger when she spoke up against a Transport Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) driver …

The tension-filled, nearly-silent teaser trailer for Jay Roach’s Bombshell doesn’t tell us much at first glance but that’s only because it uses a story already well-known to most. As the teaser points out, this film is one based …

A disturbing but prevalent circumstance of sending out explicit photos of yourself is the eventuality of finding them spread or distributed without your consent. There is the very real possibility of one day waking up …

Senator Risa Hontiveros impressed many at the president’s State of the Nation Adress last July 22 with her stylish outfit. Dressed in a piña barong designed by Joel Acebuche and a pair of Marikina-made shoes, the …