Women's Issues Archives - ModernFilipina.ph

My Shift to Washable Feminine Cloth Pads: The Pros and Cons

September 20, 2018

I’m always trying to look for little ways to reduce my waste. For almost two years now, I’ve been wanting to shift to reusable feminine cloth pads. But the thought of carrying around soiled cloth pads has a...

End Victim Blaming: A Closer Look at Rape Prevention in the Country

Fiona Gurtiza

August 8, 2018

Women's Issues

On July 17, 2018, the Angono, Rizal Municipal Police Station posted a public statement on Facebook about how to prevent rape. Written in Filipino, the list included tips like “not wearing revealing clothes”...

The LGBTQ Movement: Why We Choose to “Rise Up Together”

Mai Porras

June 27, 2018

Women's Issues

June is a significant month for the LGBTQ+ community. On this day almost 50 years ago, the first major protest on equal rights for homosexuals happened in Manhattan City in New York.On June 28, 1969, ju...

Teaching Kids the Importance of Gender Equity

Jean Ricelle Aquino

June 8, 2018

Women's Issues

Living in a world where misogynists walk around as if they own the world is pretty tough, especially for me. Yes, I’m a feminist. That’s why I promote and fight for gender equity, every chance I get — espec...

Female Objectification in the Digital Age: A Classic Display of Misogynist Culture

Vivian Chan

May 3, 2018

Women's Issues

The Philippine media has never been known for its reverence toward women, particularly with the current administration. But female objectification takes a new form with what can only be described as overt m...

Everything You Need to Know About the PH Expanded Maternity Leave Bill

Dyan Carolino

April 26, 2018

Women's Issues

Motherhood is a gift, no doubt.Behind this wonderful gift, however, is a painful reality that every Filipino woman has to endure.The regular office woman has to balance her schedule, comply with dea...

Do Women Really Have A Deadline to Become Mothers?

Nyj Verdadero

April 12, 2018

Women's Issues

As if the internal and external pressure of meeting our career goals weren’t enough – we also have to deal with the anxiety of our ticking biological clocks.As modern Filipinas, we’ve read countless art...

An Inspiring Conversation with Women

Berna Sastrillo

April 4, 2018

Women's Issues

March was an eventful month for women. It was, after all, International Women’s Month. But out of all the gatherings and events that celebrated the power of women, there’s one that stood out — Anvil Publish...

(Stupid) Misconceptions I Had About Women

Micah Andres

March 8, 2018

Women's Issues

First and foremost, yes, my name is Micah, but I’m a boy. I know a lot of people use the name “Micah” for their daughters. Please stop this. It’s a boy’s name (or do whatever you like, it’s 2018 after all)....

Survivors’ Truths: Sexual Harassment Victims Share their Stories

Iss Bautista

January 23, 2018

Women's Issues

This has been a pivotal year for young girls, women, and victims of sexual violence. From celebrities speaking up about abusive men and gender inequities in Hollywood, to thousands of Pakistani women taking...