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Meeting a World Pulse sister in person is like a reunion of a long lost friend. That’s how I felt when I finally met Ate Pauline. In the Philippines, we call older women “Ate” ( older sister) as a sign of respect. Ate…
Today, I welcome myself to World Pulse, my home, my world community. Call me OA (overacting) but my heart is full knowing that I am going to swim again in the sea of energetic passionate and smart women from all over. I have…
It's the time of the year when red hearts flood commercial spaces in the Philippines. The prices of flowers especially roses spike up, together with chocolates, desserts and cards. The owners of coffeeshops, concert halls,…
In the timeline of the her’story of the women’s human rights movement, last year was a significant year, marking the 25th anniversary of the Vienna World Conference on Human Rights where women’s rights were for the first…
Through decades of turmoil in Fiji, Sharon Bhagwan Rolls brought women’s voices to the forefront. She bears witness to the power of communication technologies in the hands of women.
Philippines is one of the largest sending country of migrant workers, compared to other countries in ASEAN, Philippines has the most advanced mechanisms for migrant labor recruitment and overseas deployment. I had once…
Every human has a right to be in this world. Each of us deserves a space to stay. Or should be given a space to be here. Violence begins when one person, city, or nation wants to claim power by gaining control over another…
As I write this, I am one of many apprehensively watching the weather reports of TC Mona which is still trying to decide which way she will turn. There are many scientific reasons for the way TC Mona is behaving but what is…
As I write this, I am one of many apprehensively watching the weather reports of TC Mona which is still trying to decide which way she will turn. There are many scientific reasons for the way TC Mona is behaving but what is…
She did not say yes Guilty! Yes that's what she is. And she does not blame you for asking what of. She is guilty of having been in an intimate relationship with someone. Oh and trusting that someone too! But that's normal…