Songs of resistance and striking protest art filled the air as pro-people artists joined women activists marking International Women 's Day on Sunday, March 8, at Liwasang Bonifacio . Artists and cultural groups performed socially conscious songs and staged creative installations that doubled...
At 17, while still a college freshman dreaming of becoming a filmmaker, Bianca Gonzalez-Intal stepped into the public eye through a television commercial. “It felt like a dream come true of a dream I didn’t know I had,” she tells Manila Bulletin Lifestyle. “But it also felt like a...
This 2026 marks the 115th year of observing International Women’s Day, a global celebration of women’s achievements and their continuing fight for equality. More than a century since the movement began, women across industries continue to break barriers, using their voices and influence to pave...
On March 6, 2026, SM Supermalls hosted the 2026 International Women’s Day Summit at Samsung Hall of SM Aura Premier. Carrying the theme “The Future is Hers: Lead. Create. Thrive.,” the event gathered empowered women from various industries to share their insights and experiences. The summit...
Upon visiting the National Gallery Singapore on a whim, two things stood out. Its institution’s openness to the unusual, with contemporary works like eggplants attached to a wall and a literal jar of an artist’s urine on full display, and the works of a Filipina artist being presented in an...
A majority of Filipinos continue to hold traditional views on women’s roles in family life, with 83 percent agreeing that a woman’s job is to look after the home and family, the results of a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey released on Wednesday, March 4 showed. The result was based on the...
A single comment made during a legislative hearing has ignited a broader national conversation on gender respect, public accountability, and the persistent objectification many Filipino women continue to face—an issue thrust into sharper focus as the country marks National Women’s Month this...
Female police officers man a checkpoint in Barangay Pinagbuhatan, Pasig City. The Eastern Police District (EPD) recently set up an all-female checkpoint in Pasig City to promote gender equality among its personnel and further increase police visibility in the area, EPD director Col. Villamor...
Women’s Month serves as a reminder that women, regardless of their circumstances, can accomplish anything they set their minds to. In the Philippines, many Filipinas have brought pride to the country, shattered gender stereotypes, and continue to drive positive change. One such remarkable...
Fashion and beauty are powerful sources of empowerment. Wearing your favorite outfit or applying your favorite shade of lipstick can instantly boost your confidence for the day. It’s like a superpower—you're Wonder Woman, ready to face anything. This Women’s Month, you can become your own...
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a local museum dedicated to the lives and works of notable Filipinas? That vision is now a reality with the recent opening of the Tandang Sora Women’s Museum—the Philippines’ first women’s museum. Located in Banlat, a quiet barangay in...
Mayor Francis Zamora The San Juan City local government kicked off its celebration of National Women’s Month on Friday, March 7, to reaffirm its commitment to women's empowerment. Organized by the City Social Welfare and Development Department and led by San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora,...
