The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has stepped up its campaign in Surigao del Sur in a bid to build what ir described as a healthier and more empowered workforce through workplace-based family welfare programs promoting well-being, family planning, and social inclusion. The initiative...
The Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP) is set to mark its 85th anniversary with a nationwide celebration through the “Run as One: 85 Years in the Running” Fun Run on October 12 at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. In a statement, GSP said the fun run will bring together Girl Scouts, alumnae,...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) will expand the government’s ₱20-per-kilo rice program to include farmers of the staple beginning next month, expanding access to cheaper rice for one of the country’s poorest sectors. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said the government will...
The World Bank considers liberalized rice trade as a boost to the Philippine agriculture sector, even as the Marcos Jr. administration is moving to reinstate the National Food Authority’s (NFA) old regulatory powers. “Strategic shifts are underway to reinvigorate transformation of the...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) will hold on-the-ground consultations with farmers and lawmakers to prepare for the deliberations on the proposed RICE Act, which aims to reinstate the regulatory powers of the National Food Authority (NFA). Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said he has...
The Philippines is deeply invested in promoting discourse on women empowerment and believes that constructive dialogue and collaboration on this matter can lead to real, transformative change in communities worldwide, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo said. Manila...
Grab welcomes the release of additional TNVS slots, highlighting the significance of the livelihood opportunities to be generated. Grab Philippines applauds the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board’s (LTFRB) recent announcement to introduce 10,000 new Transport Network Vehicle...
An online panel discussion on Monday, March 25, hosted by the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) tackled the ongoing struggle and progress for women's empowerment in the Philippines....
Women are incredible forces for innovation and leadership, yet they often face barriers to reaching their full potential. (Photo from Unsplash) To address these barriers, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), and the United Nations (UN) Women...
The country obtained a high score concerning discrimination in family, notably the issues of divorce and women’s rights, a report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) revealed. Based on the OECD Social Institutions and Gender Index (SIGI), the country garnered a...
Yes, there is such a thing as compassion fatigue and it happens when you care too much. Physical fatigue, increased apathy toward people or things you care about, feelings of helplessness, irritability, and a tendency to isolate are some of the signs. This is one aspect of a woman’s well-being...
The empowerment of women today, Sen. Cynthia A. Villar said, goes beyond protecting them from violence and other forms of abuse. Sen. Cynthia Villar (Senate PRIB Photo) In her inspirational message during the National Summit of the Lady Local Legislators’ League (4L) of the...
