By Dennis Gorecho The “right to life” line in the abortion debate centers on conflicting rights, particularly the moral status of a fetus versus bodily autonomy of the mother. Anti-abortion groups argue that a fetus is a person with a right to life, and therefore abortion is morally wrong, while pro-choice groups argue a person’s …
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Male sexual abuse in Ilonggo Cinemalaya film
By Dennis Gorecho Male sexual abuse is the focus of two regional entries in the 21st Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival — “Kung Tugnaw ang Kaidalman sang Lawod” (“Cold as the Ocean Runs Deep”) by Seth Andrew Blanca and the full-length film “Raging” by Ryan Machado, and a short film. The films underscore the deafening silence …
Doctrine of fair use in copyright infringement cases
By Dennis Gorecho The “fair use” doctrine allows for the limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder for specific purposes. Copyright infringement is a trespass on a private domain owned by the owner of the copyright and protected by law. Copyright infringement occurs when someone performs an act that is the exclusive …
Women’s suffrage and vote in Philippine election
By Dennis Gorecho Women’s suffrage means the right of women to vote for any candidate in office. On the other hand, the women’s vote refers to a united vote of women for electoral candidates whom they consider will advance their cause, either a vote for women candidates or for male candidates who are considered “friendly,” …
Freedom of expression and speech on social media
By Dennis Gorecho As the world is increasingly becoming interconnected, the fabric of society through the social media space must guarantee a balance in fulfilling human rights. Information is power, and in the digital age, we have unprecedented access to the knowledge we need to hold governments accountable and make our voices heard. With the …