A De La Salle University (DLSU) student was honored with the Youth Global Changemakers Award 2021 by the Youth Empowerment Facilitation (YEF) Global. (Photo from Mirus Ponon's Twitter account) Emmanuel Mirus Ponon was recognized as the Rising Impact Maker for promoting No Poverty, Quality...
18 Influential women giving advice on how to thrive in this pandemic It is an understatement to say that the pandemic changed our lives. In fact, its effects are beyond just being a physical illness. And, unfortunately, a lot of the challenges that have come with it seem to be far worse for women....
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson has renewed his push for local government units (LGUs) to get a more equitable share of the national budget so they can fund their own development programs. Lacson, who has launched his presidential bid in the upcoming May 2022 elections, made the pitch during his...
In a bid to celebrate the important role of women in its service, the Philippine Coast Guard District Southwestern Mindanao (CGDSWM) has hosted an all-female firearms proficiency cup in Zamboanga City. The firearms proficiency cup, initiated by the Police Regional Office (PRO), was held at the Camp...
Women's advocate and Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte believed empowering women by giving them training, skills, and capital is one of the solutions to hunger in the family amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. According to Belmonte, when a mother has the capacity to set up her own business and earn by...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will be part of the establishment of an “iron fortified" rice processing plant in Laoang, Northern Samar to address the high incidence of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in the province. Elementary school children wearing face masks sit in a classroom...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has granted P2.8 million worth of science and technology project funds to the geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs) in Talakag, Bukidnon through its Community Empowerment through Science and Technology (CEST) program. (Photo from...
Vice President Leni Robredo’s women empowerment programs are centered on economic empowerment because she sees this as a critical component of women’s ability to stand for themselves, especially in an abusive relationship. VP Leni Robredo (OVP/Manila Bulletin) The vice president was the guest...
Vice President Leni Robredo has called on women to “break barriers” and “change the narrative” to prove that the strength of true leaders lies in compassion and dignity, and not in “macho posturing.” Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP photo) Joining the Gender E-Quality Webinar by Liceo...
The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) uses #WomenMakeChange in its online advocacy during Women’s Month. This year’s theme is ‘Juana Laban sa Pandemya: Kaya!’ The team of formidable “Juanas” with Education Secretary Leonor Briones: Undersecretaries Annalyn M....
BALANGA, BATAAN — Popular cosmetic doctor and beauty guru Dr. Vicki Belo spoke about how we can “make change work for women” in the field of aesthetic dermatology during the celebration of the National Women’s month organized by the Bataan Provincial Women’s Commission (PWC) last Friday...
“Although the Philippines still has rooms for improvement in addressing issues concerning women, it is by-far a great place to become a woman.” This assessment, made by the Asia Society, is an auspicious commentary on the extent and scope of women empowerment in the country. Across a...
