Gabriela to Duterte: Help educate public on women’s rights

Gabriela party list on Sunday, June 5, clarified its stance on President-elect Rodrigo Duterte’s catcalling of a female reporter, after a party-list official earlier said that the act was not a form of sexual harassment. In a post on its official Facebook account, Gabriela reiterated its support for women’s rights and welfare. The group noted that  catcalling is “improper” and “demeaning to women.” Gabriela said Duterte, as the country’s incoming president, should help educate the public on women’s rights. After all, the party list said, he previously supported measures for the benefit of women.

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