Philippine National Police (PNP)
National Emergency Hotline and Women and Children Protection Center
National Emergency Hotline
Aling Pulis Text Hotline
Mindanao
Curated references
Resources
Government bodies, legal references, SOGIESC bill trackers, and academic sources for understanding gender equality, LGBTQIA+ protections, and workplace misogyny in the Philippines and the wider region.
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Hotlines and support
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911. For reporting, police, legal, child welfare, or government employee assistance, use the agency contacts below.
National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)
Anti-Violence Against Women and Children Division
Hotline
Public Attorney's Office (DOJ-PAO)
Legal assistance
Central Office
Locals 106 or 107; local 159 after office hours; local 0 for the operator
Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC)
Makabata Helpline
Hotline numbers
Civil Service Commission (CSC)
For government employees
Public Assistance Desk
Para sa Taumbayan Hotline
Contacts are listed by the Inter-Agency Council on Violence Against Women and Their Children. You may also contact the nearest Barangay VAW Desk. Hotline availability can change, so check the official directory for updates.
General Resources
Philippine Commission on Women
Official Government Body
The primary policy-making and coordinating body of the Government of the Philippines on women and gender equality concerns.
Visit Site ->PCW — Resources Hub
Articles, Links & Publications
A curated collection of articles, government publications, infographics and educational materials on women's rights and gender equality in the Philippines.
Visit Site ->Republic Act 9710 — Magna Carta of Women
Philippine Law
Comprehensive women's human rights law that seeks to eliminate discrimination through recognition, protection, fulfillment and promotion of women's rights.
Visit Site ->PCW Digital GAD Library
Digital Books & Publications
Open-access digital library of gender and development publications, research, training modules and reference materials curated by the PCW.
Visit Site ->UP Center for Women's and Gender Studies
University of the Philippines
Research, advocacy and academic publications on women's issues, gender and sexuality across Philippine society.
Visit Site ->Department of Justice — Philippines
Government Agency
The principal law agency of the Republic of the Philippines, handling cases of gender-based violence, harassment and workplace discrimination.
Visit Site ->Laws Protecting Women in the Philippines
Legal Reference
Overview of Philippine laws that protect women — including the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act, the Safe Spaces Act, and the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act.
Visit Site ->UN Women — Asia and the Pacific
United Nations
UN Women's regional hub for the Asia-Pacific, including the Philippines: research, programs and country-level data on gender equality and women's empowerment.
Visit Site ->SOGIESC Bills and Readings
Senate Bill No. 307 — SOGIESC Equality Act
Senate of the Philippines
Official Senate bill record for a SOGIESC anti-discrimination measure. Use the tracker for the bill text and legislative movement.
Open Resource ->House Bill No. 5266 — SOGIESC Equality Act
House of Representatives
Filed House bill text proposing protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and sex characteristics.
Open Resource ->Statement on the Approval of the SOGIESC Bill by the House Committee
Commission on Human Rights
A CHR statement explaining why SOGIESC protections matter and welcoming committee-level movement on anti-discrimination legislation.
Open Resource ->SOGIESC Equality Now
Amnesty International Philippines
An accessible explainer and advocacy reading on SOGIESC, equality protections, and discrimination experienced by LGBTQIA+ Filipinos.
Open Resource ->Bibliography — Research Cited in Our Paper
Maria: A Game Concept on the Perception of the Filipino Voting Youth Towards Women in Politics
DLSU Animo Repository
A Case Study on the Gender-Based Harassment Victims and Their Coping Strategies
IJRISS
"Babae Ka Lang": Misogyny in Filipino Culture
Tayohelp
Thematic Construction of Digital Visual Arts: Implications for Digital Pedagogy
JL4D
Misogyny and Sexism in PH Politics
Inquirer Opinion
Nearly All Filipinos Biased Against Women Due to "Culture of Misogyny"
PhilStar
Bridging the Divide: A Policy Brief Addressing Gender Inequality in the Philippine Workforce
IJRISS
Feminist Philosophy of Law
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Misogyny vs. Misandry: One Has Historically Defined the Structural, One Has Not
Remaking Manhood (Medium)
Review of Gamification Approach in Legal Studies
IJRISS
Interactive Simulations for Educational and Professional Development
Kognito
Does the Gender Wage Gap Actually Reflect Taste Discrimination Against Women?
NBER
Unveiling the Effects of Gamification on Math Learning: A Literature Review in the Philippine Context
EJournals PH
Philippines: Gender Equality Gets Teeth — DO 251-25 and What Employers Must Do
L&E Global
Addressing Gender Discrimination in the Filipino Workplace
Manila Recruitment
Welcome Home: A Visual Novel on Parent Response to Their Child During COVID-19
DLSU Animo Repository
The Educational Potential of Visual Novel Games: Principles for Design
Replaying Japan Vol. 2
The Incidence and Nature of Everyday Sexism in Filipino Women's Lives
Review of Women's Studies, UPD