Breaking the silence: Sen. Risa Hontiveros vigorously tackles VAW to BulSUans
Breaking the silence: Sen. Risa Hontiveros vigorously tackles VAW to BulSUans By: James Rusia Bulacan State University welcomed Hon. Risa Hontiveros for an 18-day campaign to end violence against women and children, as it is known as one of the most pervasive social problems in our country. According to the 2017 National Demographic and Health Survey conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, one out of four Filipinos ranging in age from 25 to 49 years old has experienced physical, emotional, and sexual violence from their husband or partner. In line with this, Sen. Risa enlightened the BulSUans about the laws she had passed to end the violence against women, such as RA 11313, or the Safe Space Act, also known as the Bawal Bastos Law, which covers all forms of gender-based sexual harassment in public areas, privately owned spaces open to the public, and public utility vehicles. Sen. Risa also took pride as she discussed how they abolished the recent Socorro cult headed by Senior...