Elago seeks disciplinary action against lawyer Topacio

“This action is not only in defense of my own person and dignity, but more importantly, in defense of the women I represent in Congress and the broader sector of Filipino women who continue to face sexism, misogyny, harassment, and attacks meant to degrade and silence them,” Elago in a statement said.

On PhilHealth fund transfer victory: Consistency is integrity

It had been a lonely fight for former Senator Aquilino Pimentel III in the Senate and the Makabayan coalition of progressive partylists in the House of Representatives (HOR) to keep PhilHealth funds off the hands of the Ferdinand Marcos Jr. administration.

BAYAN: House approval of ‘pork budget’ to spark more protests

“What good is an investigation when the very budget being approved today perpetuates the mechanisms that enable corruption? The Marcos administration’s anti-corruption rhetoric is exposed as hollow posturing when confronted with the reality of ₱696 billion in presidential and congressional pork barrel allocations in this budget.”

Makabayan bloc files more pro-worker bills

The women’s party said their legislative action was filed on the World Day for Decent Work last Tuesday in light of the recent Cebu incident where BPO companies reportedly forced employees to continue working despite a strong earthquake.

Gabriela to UAAP: Pay refs fairly

“Let’s not shortchange women’s games. Pay referees fairly. Paying women’s games less reinforces the harmful message that women’s sports—and women themselves—are worth less,” Elago said.

Gabriela Women’s Party welcomes DQ bid vs. misogynist candidate

“Instead of issuing a sincere apology, Sia showed no remorse and even doubled down, hiding behind ‘freedom of speech’ in a desperate attempt to brush off the serious harm caused by his remarks,” said Gabriela Partylist Representative and senatorial candidate Arlene Brosas.