#MASABosesYan : Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Women's Month
𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻, 𝘄𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 — 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘀
WATCH: Sen. Risa Hontiveros, a women’s advocate delivers a message to Filipino women.
In a 3-minute video, Hontiveros addressed the victims of gender-based violence and pointed out the country’s current problem with gender inequality. She also encouraged men to become allies of women for the greater good.
“Aabante ang lahat, kung aabante ang babae,” said Hontiveros.
As the world is dealing with Covid-19, women are left vulnerable to sexual abuse and exploitation.
In 2018, Sen. Hontiveros was the principal author and sponsor of the RA11313 or the Safe Spaces Act. All forms of gender-based sexual harassment in online and public areas are punishable under this law.
“Kapag ligtas ang mga espasyo, online man o sa kalsada. Hindi matatakot ang sino mang babae na magsalita, mangarap, at magtagumpay,” Hontiveros added.
Mga ka-masa, tayo na at ipagdiwang ang bawat Pilipinong kababaihan!
Source: Republic Act 11313: Safe Spaces Act | Philippine Commission on Women (pcw.gov.ph)
Disclaimer: This video is posted with consent from the Office of Senator Risa Hontiveros.
Words by: Kyla Cariño and Gabrielle Yapchiongco
Video Edited by: Jhon Dave Cusipag
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