After the brief presentation of the “Mapping of SOGIESC Inclusion among Philippine Civil Society Organizations” research, various CSO leaders gather for a roundtable discussion and open forum. Included in the segment are:

- Ma. Jennifer Guste, Council for People’s Development and Governance
- Bill Bontigao, Greenpeace
- Christopher Eugenio, Philippine Financial Inter-Industry Pride
- Nymia Pimentel-Simbulan, Philippine Human Rights Information Center (Philrights)
- Jelen Paclarin, Women’s Legal & Human Rights Bureau
- Jerly Villanada, Save the Children - Philippines

The research launch segment of the Southeast Asia Queer Cultural Festival at Sine Pop, QC has now concluded. Later within the day, simultaneous art exhibits and film showings will be held.

Among the guests at the ASEAN SOGIE Caucus’ Southeast Asia Queer Cultural Festival is Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte.

Film showing has started showcasing short films from various Southeast Asian countries

Check out this activity here at a program hosted by the Likhaan Center for Women’s Health — blind voting for senatorial candidates based on what they’ve said about women and gender rights. Participants agree, disagree, or abstain based on the quotes.

The straw poll featured quotes of the top 16 most preferred senatorial candidates according to survey firms. Here were the results:

Top 5 with the most "check" opinions:
1. Pia Cayetano
2. Bam Aquino
3. Abby Binay
4. Ping Lacson
5. Kiko Pangilinan

Top 5 with the most "ekis" opinions:
1. Tito Sotto
2. Ben Tulfo
3. Bato dela Rosa
4. Willie Revillame
5. Manny Pacquiao

Proclamation No. 744, issued in 2004, declared every last Monday of March as Women With Disabilities Day.

Being a woman with a disability presents a unique set of challenges. How can we make sure that the needs of women with disabilities are met?

@here Did you hear about a Pasig district rep candidate who offered to sleep with single mothers as his contribution to solo parent welfare?

Candidate Ian Sia’s words:

Kaya eto ho ang ambag ko para sa mga solo parent ng Pasig: Minsan sa isang taon, ang mga solo parent na babae na nireregla pa – Nay, malinaw, nireregla pa – at nalulungkot, minsan sa isang taon, puwedeng sumiping ho sa akin,” Sia said.

(So here’s what I offer for the solo parents of Pasig: Once every year, women solo parents who still menstruate – Ma’am, let me make it clear, those who still menstruate – and are lonely, once every year, may sleep with me).

“‘Yun hong interesado, magpalista na ho rito sa mesa sa gilid (Those interested may sign up at the table right here on the side),” he continued.

📣 JUST IN: PANTAY files election complaint vs Pasig candidate Christian Sia for sexist remarks

https://www.instagram.com/p/DIAtT6xzCsW/?igsh=ZWxxcGY3MHNkbzAwaytayo/status/1908012464115167507?s=46facebook.com/share/1ASBrJdiuP/?mibextid=wwXIfr

https://x.com/pantaytayo/status/1908012464115167507?s=46

https://www.instagram.com/p/DIAtT6xzCsW/?igsh=ZWxxcGY3MHNkbzAw

This brings me back to former president Duterte’s regular sexist remarks in public speeches. Before he left office, I wrote about how he normalized sexism from the presidential seat. The CHR told me then that they monitored more public officials making sexist remarks, emboldened by the former president. Looks like that culture doesn’t just go away. https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/in-depth/timeline-how-duterte-normalized-sexism-misogyny-philippine-presidency/