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...
Coca-Cola believes that improving women’s economic conditions enables the creation of more empowered communities. In 2010, the beverage company made a global commitment to empower 5 million women across its value chain by 2020. Today, on International Women’s Day, Coca-Cola announced that it...
Educating more women about growing nutritious food can greatly contribute to worldwide food security. Women play an important role in society, particularly in agriculture, and empowering them in this sector may be a better, faster way compared to merely focusing on policy making. Based on...
Here's what Hon. Cristal Bagatsing, Shaira Luna, Frankie Pangilinan, and Alexa Kaufman think Frankie Pangilinan, Alexa Kaufman, Shaira Luna, and Hon. Cristal Bagatsing For years, women, young and old and famous or not, have been under the microscope when it comes to what they wear. Whether it is...
Beauty brand L'Oréal Paris has been empowering women with its tagline, "Because you're worth it," for years, and now the company is advancing its message. The brand has launched an awareness campaign " Stand Up " against street harassment, in partnership with grassroots organization Hollaback. A...
Fashion fans rejoice! This month, Swedish fashion brand Monki, under the H&M group, is entering the local fashion scene with its creative collections and inspiring store concept. “We have a strong Monki following in Asia, and the Philippines is a new and exciting market for us,”...
Madonna just let hers grow out, so would you? Art by ARIANA CAMILLE MARALIT Next time you reach for the razor in the shower, think again. Because armpit hair is back. Of course, it never went anywhere, but with a slew of famous faces (and empowering women) choosing to go au naturel this...
