Is ‘listening’ enough? Feminists assess Robredo’s conservative stand on gender issues

Vice President Leni Robredo, presidential candidate, has fallen short of supporting some progressive causes that gender advocates have long fought for, but some are willing to bank on her track record of consulting and listening

MAR 23, 2022
MICHELLE ABAD

MANILA, Philippines – Lone female presidential candidate Vice President Leni Robredo has disappointed some of the women she claims to empower.

As media interviews, debates, and forums went into full swing with the election season, the presidential candidates were asked what they thought about divorce, abortion, and same-sex marriage – three issues the country is deeply divided about.

Continued: https://www.rappler.com/nation/elections/feminists-assess-robredo-conservative-gender-stance/

Philippines – 2022 prexy bets differ on abortion rights

January 29, 2022

Presidential aspirants are at odds with each other on whether the government should grant abortion rights to Filipino women.

In their respective interviews with television host Boy Abunda this week, one candidate expressed openness to the possibility of allowing abortion for victims of rape or incest, while two aspirants rejected it. The remaining two were undecided on the matter.

Continued: https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2022/01/29/2022-prexy-bets-differ-on-abortion-rights/

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