The Senate has ratified the bicameral conference committee report on the bill that seeks to simplify the adoption process in the Philippines. Senate of the Philippines plenary hall (Senate PRIB) Senator Risa Hontiveros, chair of the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender...
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....
The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) expressed hope for the passage of a law adopting divorce in the Philippines. (Unsplash) A bill legalizing absolute divorce in the country is headed for the plenary of the House of Representatives after it was unanimously passed by the Committee on Population...
Photo from FIBA Gilas Pilipinas Women returns from almost a two-year lull on Monday, Sept. 27, when it takes on China in the start of the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup at the Prince Hamza Hall in Amman, Jordan. The Philippines plays China in their Group B match at 4 p.m. local time (9 p.m. Philippine...
Photo from AFC National women’s football team coach Marlon Maro is eyeing to once again hold camp in the United States as part of its preparations for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup slated Jan. 2022 in India. The Philippines earned a place in the continental tournament which will also serve as a...
Marketing is one of the most important things a business can do. The recently concluded two-day webinar hosted by the Department of Agriculture Region 2 through the GREAT Women Project 2 offered tips on how to effectively market their businesses. (Screenshot from Facebook Live) In a virtual forum...
The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) lauded proposed legislative measures protecting women's and children's rights in both Houses of Congress, especially on raising the age of sexual consent in rape cases and prohibiting child, early, and forced marriages. (Unsplash) On Sept. 21, the Senate...
The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), the project holder of Supporting Women's Economic Empowerment (WEE) Project signed Memoranda of Agreement (MOA) with four private organizations that will complement government efforts in making the business environment responsive to women...
Photo from AFC The Philippines aims to top Group F and also secure a spot in next year’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup when it takes on Hong Kong on Friday, Sept. 24, in its final qualification match at the Jar Stadium in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Despite needing a draw in the 6 p.m. match, the Pinay...
Handout photo Choco Mucho and Rebisco will have their hands full in their first international competition since the pandemic when they battle in the 2021 Asian Women’s Club Volleyball Championship on Oct. 1 to 7 in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. The Choco Mucho Flying Titans, who finished fourth in...
Photo from AFC Match winner Camille Wilson credited the chemistry and character of the national women’s football team during its 2-1 comeback victory over Nepal that put the Philippines closer to a spot in next year’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup. Wilson’s stoppage time goal enabled the Pinay...
Photo from AFC The Philippines scored two goals late to stun Nepal, 2-1, Saturday, Sept. 18 and move closer towards securing top spot in Group F of the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers at the Jar Stadium in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Returnees Tahnai Annis and Camille Wilson came through for the...
