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In Philippines, ‘Comfort Women’ Have a Special Demand

By Iris Gonzoles ● Crime & Law ● February 29, 2016

After Japan agreed to pay $8.3 million to a South Korean foundation that aids comfort women, a handful of Filipina survivors want that same recognition. But they also refuse to give up their freedom to keep telling their stories.

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‘Comfort Women’ Ranks Extend Beyond Korea

By Rochelle G. Saidel ● Arts & Culture ● September 24, 2014

Other victims from Taiwan, China, the Philippines, Indonesia and East Timor were also forced into sexual slavery. Sometimes women were required to provide sexual service, which could be defined as rape, for up to 50 soldiers per day.

‘Comfort Women’ Are Old Now, But Still Fighting

By Iris Gonzoles ● Crime & Law ● June 15, 2013

An offensive comment by the mayor of Osaka has brought the issue of comfort women back to the surface. A survivors’ group in the Philippines keeps the women’s stories alive and is planning a rally to coincide with President Aquino’s State of the Nation address.

In Philippines, ‘Comfort Women’ Have a Special Demand

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