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...
Senator Cynthia A.Villar exhorted women to embark on digital technology as nearly 90 percent of jobs would require digital skills by 2025. “As women, let us support and uplift one another, ensuring that no woman is left behind in this journey of digital transformation” said Villar during the...
Vice President Sara Duterte said Thursday that now is the best time to work together and "capacitate Filipino women" in the Philippines. Duterte's realization came as she lauded a women's group for managing to overcome challenges of digitalization and becoming a valuable partner of the national...
Melinda French Gates (left), and House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Wikipedia, Speaker’s office) Inspired by a lecture delivered by philanthropist and women advocate Melinda French Gates, House Speaker Martin Romualdez has said that he would move to empower women "through the flywheel of...
Around 500 women in Pasig participated in the "Negosyo Pasigueña" women's forum on business and entrepreneurship held at the Tanghalang Pasigueño on Tuesday, March 14. The program sought to empower women to aid their economic development by equipping them with knowledge on the proper policies...
Take center stage as SM celebrates Women Power throughout the month of March. A lot of activities, both online and on-ground, are in store to empower women and girls all over the country. Photo courtesy of SM City Lucena Photo courtesy of SM City San Jose del Monte Join the Future of Women Global...
Makati City Mayor Abby Binay stressed the importance of women environment defenders in the fight against climate change and increasing the public's awareness on the different social and environmental issues the world is facing. Binay, in a speech at the "She’s On Fire: A Conversation on Women and...
EY Global Delivery Services (EY GDS) Philippines, a member of a growing integrated network of service delivery centers, is ramping up its capabilities to support global EY stakeholders and strengthen the delivery of services to member firms of EY around the world. It is actively recruiting more...
What do four women leaders ask from the media industry in terms of mainstreaming women’s rights and human rights? Amplify the stories of women, LGBTQ+, and other marginalized communities. This is the core of the responses to the question posed by Manila Bulletin for the four prominent women...
