So President GMA – Gloria Macapal Ayoko – paid AKBAYAN a suprise visit during the Opening Ceremonies of its 4th Regular National Congress and the launching of Risa Hontiveros’ senatorial bid. Below is the speech she delivered. Senator Jovy Salonga; Senator Noynoy Aquino; Professor Randy David, my future opponent in the second district of Pampanga … Continue reading »
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Gay, Pregnant and Marked for Harassment
Here’s an article I wrote for Sunday Magazine of the Philippine Daily Inquirer. Since I haven’t posted anything for the last two weeks (?), I thought I’d just share this article. Many thanks to jaefever and her mom for facilitating this opportunity. Gay, Pregnant and Marked for Harassment By Jonas Bagas Philippine Daily Inquirer MANILA, … Continue reading »
Ten things you need to know about the Anti-Discrimination Bill
Yes, it has been languishing in Congress since 1999, and yes, we’re still pushing for it. It ain’t over until it has been passed into law. The Anti-discrimination bill, filed this term as HB 956 by AKBAYAN Rep. Risa Hontiveros-Baraquel, seeks to prohibit a wide-range of discriminatory policies and practices against Filipino lesbians, gays, bisexuals … Continue reading »
Remembering EDSA II
Today, we are commemorating the seventh year of EDSA Dos. The GMA administration wants us to forget EDSA Dos, but how can that be possible? I was there. I will always remember EDSA Dos for what it truly is: a moment of indignation and unity, of a sense of honor among ordinary Filipinos. The GMA … Continue reading »
