The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expressed full support to Senate Bill (SB) No. 2658, the proposed Free Menstrual Products Act, that would provide menstrual products for indigent women and those in the primary and secondary public schools. SB 2658, which was filed by Sen. Juan Edgardo "Sonny"...
By Maria Victoria M. Lucasan, RND, MBA I had PCOS but I was not aware of it until I had difficulty getting pregnant. Menstruation would come on time. No abdominal cramps, no acne. I was asymptomatic. In my entire career, however, I was exposed to an environment of free meals that were fat-laden,...
The human body is full of wonders that scientists are still discovering. But despite scientific studies being conducted with continued progress in technological innovation regarding healthcare, there are still myths revolving around human health. And one of those aspects is women’s monthly...
The Oky Philippines Period Tracker App, a free mobile application where young Filipinas can track their menstrual cycle and learn evidence-based information about reproductive health, was launched on Friday, May 26, in line with the upcoming worldwide celebration of Menstrual Hygiene Day on the...
(Photo courtesy: Unsplash) Women who have not given birth are more prone to have breast cancer, a specialist from the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) said on Wednesday, April 19. PGH Cancer Institute Chairman Dr. Jorge Ignacio said that this has something to do with “estrogen stimulation.”...
Pro-women lawmaker Gabriela Party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas has recently filed a measure that, if enacted, would grant all female employees in the private and public sectors a maximum of two days of fully paid menstrual leave per month. Brosas filed House Bill (HB) No.7758, or the proposed Menstrual...
A "menstruation leave" will become available to all female employees in the country if and when this measure from Cotabato 3rd district Rep. Ma. Alana Samantha Taliño-Santos gets enacted. (Unsplash) Santos penned and filed House Bill (HB) No.6728, titled, "An Act granting menstruation leave of...
She shares an empowering message to her younger self We all know that every pageant candidate must be brave, smart, and powerful to show the world how women can be all good in every aspect—intellectually, physically, and mentally. Most women in this world experience a monthly period....
