Shamaine Buencamino has been in show business for more than two decades now. An accomplished theater actress prior to making a huge jump doing TV and film work, many look up to the 57-year-old, revering her as an icon. Despite her success, however, Shamaine is only too quick to admit that acting is...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS March is women’s month. All biases aside, there must be a reason why a full month is devoted to celebrating women. After all, in a world that tends to be so busy, our strength, tenacity, resilience, care, compassion and nurturing among many other traits sometimes goes...
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...
Throughout the whole month of March, women take center stage at SM Supermalls. For inspiring us with their voice, their courage in everything they do, SM Supermalls salutes all Women of The World by giving them what their hearts desire most. The Womenpreneur Market...
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...
In celebration of International Women’s Month, Grab Philippines is giving women the place and time to grab what they deserve. With GrabMart, consumers can enjoy a mall in an instant shopping experience by offering a wide range of personal care, wellness, beauty and grooming service brands...
Amid the rising prices of fuel and basic commodities, Amihan National Federation of Peasant Women urged the national government on Wednesday, March 9, to repeal the Rice Liberalization Law. Amihan, along with rice watch group Bantay Bigas and Anakpawis Partylist, raised the alarm on the prices of...
The Mandaluyong City local government is set to open a protection center which aims to help and shelter women, children, and LGBTIQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Questioning) members who are victims of abuse and discrimination. (Photo from Mandaluyong LGU) The groundbreaking...
A total of 129 current and former officials and staff of the Philippines Commission on Women (PCW) on Tuesday, March 8, declared their support for Vice President Leni Robredo's presidential bid. Presidential Candidate, Vice-President Leni Robredo speaks to her supporters during a sortie at a sports...
As they celebrate the contributions of Filipino women farmers, peasant group Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP), on Tuesday, March 8, echoed the National Federation of Peasant Women’s 2022 electoral agenda and urged all candidates to “stand for the interests” of rural women. The National...
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...
Women's roles in Philippine agriculture have always been vital to the sector's development. Despite their contributions, women continue to suffer from inequities and are still underrepresented in several branches of this male-dominated field. An article published in Food and Fertilizer Technology...
