The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), together with its partner agencies, have assisted more than 800 women entrepreneurs in growing their businesses amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Philippine Commission on Women, together with its partner agencies during the Project Exit Conference held on May 31,...
Female leaders take lead in helping Filipinos enhance their skills Deep-rooted prejudice continues to stand in the way of gender equality even today. “Babae lang” is often thrown around as it is, after all, still a man’s world. To achieve a truly progressive society, indifference must be...
Global brand ambassador and social media celebrity Heart Evangelista-Escudero has showed her support for women in a livelihood training project in Muntinlupa City where she learned about the process of making local products including bottled bangus, gourmet tuyo and tinapa, as well as, peanut...
From left: SM Supermalls President, Steven T. Tan; UN Special Representative and UNDRR Head, Ms. Mami Mizutori; Fiji National Disaster Management Organization Director, Ms. Vasiti Soko; Zamboanga City Mayor, Hon. Maria Isabelle Climaco; WIN DRR Programme Manager and UNDRR Gender Advisor, Ms....
Vice President Leni Robredo said the government system should force public officials to be good at the second round of the Commission on Elections (Comelec)-organized presidential debate on Sunday, April 3. Vice President Leni Robredo attends the second round of the Commission on Elections...
It is no secret that behind the success of The SM Store are women. From the leadership in board rooms to those welcoming shoppers in the stores. In every department and for every function, there is a woman that contributes to the overall success of the company. Women, with their nurturing,...
Insular Life (InLife) said its advocacy that aims to empower women has reached lives of more than 7.6 million Filipinos since its launched in 2019. InLife Sheroes Program Manager Josephine Manankil-Gonzales said movement that aims empower Filipino women has come a long way, having achieved 765...
Yassi Pressman recently visited the Female Dormitory of the Quezon City Jail. In celebration of Women's month, she gave away shampoos and conditioners for 600 inmates there whom she described as "beautiful women who deserve a second chance." She also bought all of the handcrafted bags and pillows...
BANGUED, Abra -- As part of the 2022 National Women’s Month celebration, female police officers of Abra Police Provincial Office (PPO) on Thursday conducted a women empowerment program for female Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) of Abra Provincial Jail. (Photo courtesy of Rizaldy Comanda /...
Senator Grace Poe has recognized the need for the government and institutions to create an environment that would empower women entrepreneurs to surpass pre-existing limitations and thrive in the new normal. “I believe the government should invest in women entrepreneurs as they will be extremely...
Women are becoming more involved in different areas of agriculture. However, gender gaps in employment, income, and resources are still a hindrance to their growth and success. MOCA Family Farm RLearning Center’s farm school director Gigi Morris said that knowledge and education are good...
International Women’s Day is not only a special day to remember the struggles faced by women across the globe, it is a chance to reflect on how women led, ruled, and played an equal role with men, said Department of Education (DepED) Secretary Leonor Briones on Tuesday, March 8. DepED Secretary...
