The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has urged government agencies to reassess their human resource (HR) systems and policies toward ensuring a more inclusive and supportive workplace for women. (CSC / MANILA BULLETIN) The move was in celebration of National Women’s Month this March, CSC said....
What is the essence of being a woman? This is what we asked Maui Taylor, Regine Tolentino, and Jo Berry recently in celebration of National Women’s Month. According to Maui, the essence of a woman is not defined by her bearing a child or being a mother, a sister, or a daughter but about being...
Photo was taken at Signal Village National High School, Taguig City in June 2019. (DepEd Public Affairs Service) As the country honors women and their contribution in many fields this month, the Department of Education (DepEd) highlighted how education becomes a key element in breaking gender...
TACLOBAN CITY – The province of Northern Samar decorated the façade of its administrative building with pink lights in a sheer show of support as the world celebrates the International Women’s Month this year. (Photo by the Provincial Samar Information Office / MANILA BULLETIN) The provincial...
When Chona Vince Cruz-Abeledo asked young students to draw a scientist, the drawings depicted different scientists: Albert Einstein, Elon Musk, or cartoon character Dexter from Dexter's Laboratory. But what do they all have in common? They are all male. It didn't surprise Abeledo, a molecular...
(In celebration of Women’s Month, Manila Bulletin is publishing stories featuring women who have made outstanding contributions to the country or to their communities.) Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary and Spokesperson Maria Rosario Vergeire is a very familiar face in the country's...
March is International Women's Month and Y.O.U Beauty joins in celebrating all women and empowering them to embrace their long-lasting beauty. That's why Y.O.U Beauty has launched the #WatchUsGlow campaign to deliver this message to more women. Oh yes, it's time to take a long, hard look at...
General Motors CEO, Mary Barra. Taking the lead This month we celebrate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women. For where would we be without the brave and accomplished women who have made substantial contributions in their respective fields? In this week’s motoring...
Proving doubters wrong In our earlier article, the statistics on women in the automotive industry abroad may not be ideal, but we’re happy to report the Philippines has proven to be much more inclusive. As an example, we want to share the story of Twinkle Valdes Alvarez, proprietor of Titanium...
Around 20 policewomen of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) received certificates of commendation during the celebration of the Women’s Month on Monday, March 14. During a program at the district’s headquarters in Camp Karingal, the female cops were recognized for their exemplary service...
When duty calls, the Philippine Army responds. This saying within the military organization was proven true when two female Army personnel were captured in a photograph while carrying in their arms a civilian who got involved in a vehicular accident in Tagum, Davao del Norte last March 12....
Filipinas have come a long way in making their voices heard and in creating a significant mark in society. Our country has witnessed in recent history the rise of accomplished and brave women who have made substantial contributions in their respective fields. This month, Araneta City joins in...
