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GMA Network
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Tony Perez, multi-awarded playwright and visual artist, passes away
Multi-awarded Filipino playwright Tony Perez has passed away. He was 74 years old. His granddaughter, Pearl Miranda, confirmed his passing to GMA News Online via Facebook Messenger on Wednesday. According to her, Tony died on Tuesday, May 20. Aside from being a playwright, Tony was also a renowned fictionist, painter, educator, and expert on the paranormal and Philippine mysticism. On Facebook Wednesday, the Cultural Center of the Philippines mourned Tony's passing. 'As a prolific artist, Tony's body of work extended beyond theater,' the CCP wrote. 'He was a staunch advocate of psychological realism in drama and was among the rare few whose creative practice also embraced spiritual exploration.' "The CCP extends its deepest condolences to Tony Perez's family, friends, collaborators, students, and the many communities he touched through his profound art and spirit. His creative genius and metaphysical vision have left an indelible imprint on our cultural soul. We honor his memory and celebrate a life lived fully in the service of the arts." Tony, full name Antonio Benjamin Silva Perez, was born on March 31, 1951 in San Fernando, Pampanga. According to his blog, he earned his undergraduate degree at the Ateneo de Manila University (A.B. Communications) in 1972 and attended Ateneo de Manila University's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (Cand. M.A. Clinical Psychology) from 1972 to 1977. He also took up an M.A. in Religious Studies at the Maryhill School of Theology from 1998 to 2004 and graduated magna cum laude. Some of his plays are 'Hoy, Boyet, Tinatawag Ka Na; Hatinggabi Na 'y Gising Ka Pa Pala,' 'Anak ng Araw,' 'Gabun,' 'K-31,' 'Luwalhati,' 'Florante At Laura (The Musical),' 'Ang Prinsipe Ng Buwan,' 'Sa Pugad Ng Adarna (The Musical),' and more. He has received multiple awards and honors for his work, including the CCP Thirteen Artists Award in 1974, the FAMAS Award for Best Story in 1975, the grand prize for Novel in the Filipino Division at the Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature in 1984, the National Book Award for Fiction in 1995, and the CCP Centennial Honors for the Arts in 1999, among others. Among his published books include 'Cubao 1980 At Iba Pang Mga Katha: Unang Sigaw Ng Gay Liberation Movement Sa Pilipinas,' 'The Calling: A Transpersonal Adventure,' 'Mga Panibagong Orasyon,' and 'Mga Panibagong Kulam Sa Pag-ibig.' In 2017, Tony had guested in GMA Network's talk show 'Mars' where he offered his expertise and insights on gayuma. —Carby Rose Basina/CDC, GMA Integrated News
The Independent
30-01-2025
- The Independent
The special mailboxes helping French police catch paedophiles
Mailboxes for children to flag abuse have been set up in schools across France in a nationwide effort to encourage more victims of sexual violence to speak up. A box was set up Thursday at a Paris primary school, a first in the French capital. Some 360 such mailboxes have already been deployed across France, where children can drop letters that will be assessed by experts. In June 2022, on the first day a mailbox was set up in a school in eastern France, a 10-year-old girl left a message naming her grandfather and describing what appeared to have been instances of incestuous rape. A few days later, police officers said she and two other girls in her family had allegedly been victims of incest for years. In September the grandfather was found guilty and sentenced to a 12-year prison sentence. According to Les Papillons, about 2.4% of the messages lead to reports to local child protection officials in charge of taking necessary measures. 1.4% of the messages are immediately reported to prosecutors, leading to a police investigation, in line with French law regarding 'serious and imminent danger' to children. They include all alleged sexual abuses. The program is supported by child protection association Les Papillons, or Butterflies, and runs under the motto: 'If you can't say it, write it.' It comes as activists are pushing to lift taboos that have long surrounded sexual abuse and make 'shame changes sides.' That was highlighted recently during the trial that made Gisèle Pélicot, who was drugged and raped by her now ex-husband, France's symbol of fight against sexual violence. 'The main thing that has changed and I think it's great, is that victims are less and less reluctant to talk,' Laurent Boyet, the police officer who founded Les Papillons, told The Associated Press. 'But what still hasn't changed is that people still don't necessarily listen to them as they should... There's still a long way to go.' Last year, more than 30,000 children put a message in the mailboxes, Boyet noted. This provided the association with a snapshot of the scale of child abuse in France. Most children reported situations that took place in the school environment, including harassment and physical abuse. About 10% reported issues at home, of which over half involved physical violence. Some involved sexual abuse within the family. Boyet wrote a book in 2017 to tell his own story. He said he was raped by his brother, who was 10 years older, when he was between the ages of 6 and 9. How do the mailboxes work? Children at the Paris primary school where the mailbox has been set up Thursday will get instructions about what it's for. The association proposes pieces of paper where children can tick the box 'I need help for me' or 'for one of my friends," fill the line 'my abuser is named' and write 'what's happening.' 'Going through writing help children," the director of the Blanche school, Géraldine Gythiel, said. "They take the paper, they put it in their pocket and they'll write what they have to write at the right moment... Because talking to an adult isn't easy.' Twice a week, local police officers will pick up the messages and email them to the association's experts, including three psychologists, for assessment. The most serious ones are immediately sent to police services so they can be used in investigations and as evidence in a potential trial, Boyet said. In some other cases like school bullying, the association will talk with teachers and educators to seek solutions. The association's psychologists may also get in touch with the child's parents to provide counselling, Boyet said.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Yahoo
More schools in France are getting special mailboxes for children to flag abuse
PARIS (AP) — A special mailbox for children to flag abuses was set up Thursday at a Paris primary school, a first in the French capital as part of nationwide effort to encourage more victims of sexual violence to speak up. Some 360 such mailboxes have already been deployed across France, where children can drop letters that will be assessed by experts. The program is supported by child protection association Les Papillons, or Butterflies, and runs under the motto: 'If you can't say it, write it.' It comes as activists are pushing to lift taboos that have long surrounded sexual abuse and make 'shame changes sides.' That was highlighted recently during the trial that made Gisèle Pélicot, who was drugged and raped by her now ex-husband, France's symbol of fight against sexual violence. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. 12-year prison sentence resulting from one message In June 2022, on the first day a mailbox was set up in a school in eastern France, a 10-year-old girl left a message naming her grandfather and describing what appeared to have been instances of incestuous rape. A few days later, police officers said she and two other girls in her family had allegedly been victims of incest for years. In September the grandfather was found guilty and sentenced to a 12-year prison sentence. According to Les Papillons, about 2.4% of the messages lead to reports to local child protection officials in charge of taking necessary measures. 1.4% of the messages are immediately reported to prosecutors, leading to a police investigation, in line with French law regarding 'serious and imminent danger' to children. They include all alleged sexual abuses. 30,000 messages in a year 'The main thing that has changed and I think it's great, is that victims are less and less reluctant to talk,' Laurent Boyet, the police officer who founded Les Papillons, told The Associated Press. 'But what still hasn't changed is that people still don't necessarily listen to them as they should... There's still a long way to go.' Last year, more than 30,000 children put a message in the mailboxes, Boyet noted. This provided the association with a snapshot of the scale of child abuse in France. Most children reported situations that took place in the school environment, including harassment and physical abuse. About 10% reported issues at home, of which over half involved physical violence. Some involved sexual abuse within the family. Boyet wrote a book in 2017 to tell his own story. He said he was raped by his brother, who was 10 years older, when he was between the ages of 6 and 9. How do the mailboxes work ? Children at the Paris primary school where the mailbox has been set up Thursday will get instructions about what it's for. The association proposes pieces of paper where children can tick the box 'I need help for me' or 'for one of my friends," fill the line 'my abuser is named' and write 'what's happening.' 'Going through writing help children," the director of the Blanche school, Géraldine Gythiel, said. "They take the paper, they put it in their pocket and they'll write what they have to write at the right moment... Because talking to an adult isn't easy.' Twice a week, local police officers will pick up the messages and email them to the association's experts, including three psychologists, for assessment. The most serious ones are immediately sent to police services so they can be used in investigations and as evidence in a potential trial, Boyet said. In some other cases like school bullying, the association will talk with teachers and educators to seek solutions. The association's psychologists may also get in touch with the child's parents to provide counselling, Boyet said.
The Independent
30-01-2025
- The Independent
More schools in France are getting special mailboxes for children to flag abuse
A special mailbox for children to flag abuses was set up Thursday at a Paris primary school, a first in the French capital as part of nationwide effort to encourage more victims of sexual violence to speak up. Some 360 such mailboxes have already been deployed across France, where children can drop letters that will be assessed by experts. The program is supported by child protection association Les Papillons, or Butterflies, and runs under the motto: 'If you can't say it, write it.' It comes as activists are pushing to lift taboos that have long surrounded sexual abuse and make 'shame changes sides.' That was highlighted recently during the trial that made Gisèle Pélicot, who was drugged and raped by her now ex-husband, France's symbol of fight against sexual violence. 12-year prison sentence resulting from one message In June 2022, on the first day a mailbox was set up in a school in eastern France, a 10-year-old girl left a message naming her grandfather and describing what appeared to have been instances of incestuous rape. A few days later, police officers said she and two other girls in her family had allegedly been victims of incest for years. In September the grandfather was found guilty and sentenced to a 12-year prison sentence. According to Les Papillons, about 2.4% of the messages lead to reports to local child protection officials in charge of taking necessary measures. 1.4% of the messages are immediately reported to prosecutors, leading to a police investigation, in line with French law regarding 'serious and imminent danger' to children. They include all alleged sexual abuses. 30,000 messages in a year 'The main thing that has changed and I think it's great, is that victims are less and less reluctant to talk,' Laurent Boyet, the police officer who founded Les Papillons, told The Associated Press. 'But what still hasn't changed is that people still don't necessarily listen to them as they should... There's still a long way to go.' Last year, more than 30,000 children put a message in the mailboxes, Boyet noted. This provided the association with a snapshot of the scale of child abuse in France. Most children reported situations that took place in the school environment, including harassment and physical abuse. About 10% reported issues at home, of which over half involved physical violence. Some involved sexual abuse within the family. Boyet wrote a book in 2017 to tell his own story. He said he was raped by his brother, who was 10 years older, when he was between the ages of 6 and 9. How do the mailboxes work ? Children at the Paris primary school where the mailbox has been set up Thursday will get instructions about what it's for. The association proposes pieces of paper where children can tick the box 'I need help for me' or 'for one of my friends," fill the line 'my abuser is named' and write 'what's happening.' 'Going through writing help children," the director of the Blanche school, Géraldine Gythiel, said. "They take the paper, they put it in their pocket and they'll write what they have to write at the right moment... Because talking to an adult isn't easy.' Twice a week, local police officers will pick up the messages and email them to the association's experts, including three psychologists, for assessment. The most serious ones are immediately sent to police services so they can be used in investigations and as evidence in a potential trial, Boyet said. In some other cases like school bullying, the association will talk with teachers and educators to seek solutions. The association's psychologists may also get in touch with the child's parents to provide counselling, Boyet said.
Associated Press
30-01-2025
- Associated Press
More schools in France are getting special mailboxes for children to flag abuse
PARIS (AP) — A special mailbox for children to flag abuses was set up Thursday at a Paris primary school, a first in the French capital as part of nationwide effort to encourage more victims of sexual violence to speak up. Some 360 such mailboxes have already been deployed across France, where children can drop letters that will be assessed by experts. The program is supported by child protection association Les Papillons, or Butterflies, and runs under the motto: 'If you can't say it, write it.' It comes as activists are pushing to lift taboos that have long surrounded sexual abuse and make 'shame changes sides.' That was highlighted recently during the trial that made Gisèle Pélicot, who was drugged and raped by her now ex-husband, France's symbol of fight against sexual violence. 12-year prison sentence resulting from one message In June 2022, on the first day a mailbox was set up in a school in eastern France, a 10-year-old girl left a message naming her grandfather and describing what appeared to have been instances of incestuous rape. A few days later, police officers said she and two other girls in her family had allegedly been victims of incest for years. In September the grandfather was found guilty and sentenced to a 12-year prison sentence. According to Les Papillons, about 2.4% of the messages lead to reports to local child protection officials in charge of taking necessary measures. 1.4% of the messages are immediately reported to prosecutors, leading to a police investigation, in line with French law regarding 'serious and imminent danger' to children. They include all alleged sexual abuses. 30,000 messages in a year 'The main thing that has changed and I think it's great, is that victims are less and less reluctant to talk,' Laurent Boyet, the police officer who founded Les Papillons, told The Associated Press. 'But what still hasn't changed is that people still don't necessarily listen to them as they should... There's still a long way to go.' Last year, more than 30,000 children put a message in the mailboxes, Boyet noted. This provided the association with a snapshot of the scale of child abuse in France. Most children reported situations that took place in the school environment, including harassment and physical abuse. About 10% reported issues at home, of which over half involved physical violence. Some involved sexual abuse within the family. Boyet wrote a book in 2017 to tell his own story. He said he was raped by his brother, who was 10 years older, when he was between the ages of 6 and 9. How do the mailboxes work ? Children at the Paris primary school where the mailbox has been set up Thursday will get instructions about what it's for. The association proposes pieces of paper where children can tick the box 'I need help for me' or 'for one of my friends,' fill the line 'my abuser is named' and write 'what's happening.' 'Going through writing help children,' the director of the Blanche school, Géraldine Gythiel, said. 'They take the paper, they put it in their pocket and they'll write what they have to write at the right moment... Because talking to an adult isn't easy.' Twice a week, local police officers will pick up the messages and email them to the association's experts, including three psychologists, for assessment. The most serious ones are immediately sent to police services so they can be used in investigations and as evidence in a potential trial, Boyet said. In some other cases like school bullying, the association will talk with teachers and educators to seek solutions.
