Philippines
Rance D., Turkey: "One of the most important human rights is that of women to refuse sex with men, including their husbands. For example sometimes a wife just wants to hold hands, and talk, and then all of a sudden, a man wants everything. Of course this is already RAPE. This is why feminists fight for justice. Women must have the right to file charges against husbands for raping them. And justice should never be forgotten. Even a rape that happened 10 years back should still be prosecuted. The old laws were all written by men."
Marinduque / Festivals
Jan 6 - Feast of the three Kings in Gasan and Sta Cruz
Holy Week - Moriones Festival in Boac, Gasan and Mogpog; it is one of the most colorful religious festivals in the Philippines; dedicated to the Roman Longinus who was converted to Christianity when Jesus was crucified. During the festival it is hard to find vacant hotel rooms. For more details on the festival, please see the introduction to this chapter.
Dec 28 - Niños Inocentes throughout the province
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The science and art of cosmetic surgery has now reached a level that can assure that a woman never looks older than in her 30s, even when she is in her 60s.