People were ecstatic. People were claiming PNoy had finally put his foot down regarding RH.
But I don’t buy it. And neither should anyone else, most especially fellow pro-RH advocates.
Earlier this year, an Indonesian named Alexander Aan went on Facebook and expressed his doubt of the existence of God, and in return was attacked by a mob, arrested, and convicted for "disseminating information aimed at inciting religious hatred or hostility." Many of his countrymen now call for his death.
Inquirer's article on gays enrolling in the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) shows us that although LGBT activism has gained traction in the fight for equality, there is still a long way to go.
In light of the Iglesia ni Cristo’s (INC) recent breaking of three Guinness World Records, the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has also approached the record achievement authority in the hopes of snagging three records to tie with their rival faith.
I am writing this in response to the question “Are there limits to the right to freedom of expression? Explain your answer and, if your answer is yes, define the limits.” This essay is meant to generate discussion so please share your thoughts.