Chapter XI

Q. The Philippines is a State Party signatory to the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination
Against Women. In compliance with its commitment under Pacta Sunt Servanda principle, what are the
laws promulgated by the Philippines ,to guarantee equal rights of men and women?
Q. What is the Battered Women Syndrome?
Q. What is Women Empowerment?
Q. What is Discrimination Against Women?
Q. What is Gender Equity?
Q. Who is a solo parent? What benefits are given by law to solo parents?
Q. READ Ang Ladlad v Comelec. What is the basis of the Supreme Court in allowing the registration of
Ang Ladlad as party list party.