During the celebration of International Women’s Day on Tuesday, March 8, six universities in the country were awarded P12.1 million by the European Union’s (EU’s) Governance in Justice Programme (GOJUST) that will be used to give women and girls access to justice at the center of their...
Vice presidential candidate Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte took a momentary break from her usual campaign message of unity Tuesday, 8 by extolling Philippine revolutionary Trinidad Tecson. (Photos from Lakas-CMD Media/ Alchetron.com) Duterte did so during the occasion of International Women’s Day,...
(In celebration of International Women's Day and Women’s Month, Manila Bulletin is publishing stories featuring women who have made outstanding contributions to the country or to their communities.) The formidable spirit of a woman leader, the compassionate heart of a mother, the mind of a...
Five of Vice President Leni Robredo’s senatorial candidates vowed to uphold women’s rights and push for their agenda if they are elected in May 2022 polls as they greeted women all over the world on International Women’s Day. Team Leni-Kiko during the campaign rally in General Trias, Cavite...
Hundreds of women’s rights activists marched on Tuesday, March, to commemorate International Women’s Day and to slam the series of oil price hikes in the country. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) Amid the continued fuel rise, various groups renewed calls to junk the oil deregulation law which is...
President Duterte on Monday, March 7, said he believes that the country can "do more" to further boost gender equality and women empowerment in the Philippines. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte talks to the people after holding a meeting with key government officials at the Malacañan Palace on...
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...
On International Women's Day, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary underscored the vital role female leaders play in the fight against climate change. (AFP / MANILA BULLETIN) In a virtual forum on Tuesday, March 8, DOST Secretary Fortunato "Boy" de la Peña stressed the role...
On International Women's Day, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary stressed how climate change impacts men and women differently. (Unsplash) In a virtual briefing, DOST Secretary Fortunato "Boy" de la Peña said climate change impacts women more due to "gender-differentiated...
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...
Marian Rivera, Shopee’s Primetime Queen, juggles a lot of roles as a mom, wife, celebrity, and an entrepreneur. This doesn’t stop her from finding time to take care of herself, especially through retail therapy. Just like the rest of us, Marian finds comfort when shopping online and...
Yes, women can do everything, as long as they get help MOTHER Reica Cabayan and her family More women in the workplace are championing work and personal life balance, advocating for equality and inclusion, and role modeling the aspirational careers that are possible when these are achieved. Erica...
