The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has lauded the Quezon City local government for its free breast cancer screening program that benefitted 22,476 women in the city's six districts. It said it received reports that of those who availed themselves of the program, 146 tested positive for breast...
BUTUAN CITY – The Police Regional Office-13 awarded 10 outstanding policewomen in the Caraga region in a ceremony in Camp Col. Rafael C. Rodriguez here on Wednesday, April 3. POLICE Regional Office 13-Regional Public Information Office (RPIO) chief Police Major Jennifer S. Ometer (right) holds...
The month-long celebration of International Women’s Month is officially over. However, this doesn’t mean that the fight for equality and women's empowerment is over. Throughout March 2024, various organizations and companies hosted events and published studies to shed light on important issues...
CEBU CITY – A slight increase in fire incidents was recorded in this year’s observance of Fire Prevention Month here last March. According to the Cebu City Fire Station, a total of 39 fire incidents were recorded in this city last month. There were 33 fire incidents here in March last year....
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned, and so said a proverb from the 17 th century. And it could hold true to this day in this country, for two women, who have alleged to have suffered different forms of abuse in the hands of their high-ranking military-husbands, and are now on a...
In the Philippines, breast and cervical cancers remain significant health concerns affecting women of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds. (Photo from Unsplash) Despite advancements in medical science and increased awareness campaigns, these cancers continue to pose a threat to the health...
Based on a study conducted by American economist Joel Waldfogel, titled “The Welfare Effect of Gender-Inclusive Intellectual Property Creation: Evidence from Books,” female authors are now dominating the publishing industry. But before this historic feat for women, strong female writers had to...
Balletones, art patrons, diplomats, business tycoons, pioneers of the creative industry, as well as theater enthusiasts gathered at The Theatre in Solaire last March 8, 2024. Coinciding with International Women’s Day was the gala night of Ballet Philippines’ “Limang Daan” by Artistic...
For so long in real estate — once considered a male dominated industry — women were often confined to roles lower than executives, perceived as less critical compared to the technical aspects of property development. Societal shifts, however, have brought about a welcome change. Today,...
More cybersecurity professionals who are dedicated to safeguarding the country's cyber infrastructure are desperately needed in the Philippines in light of a concerning cyber hacking incident that affected both the public and private sectors. Photo credit to Mel Migriño Department of Information...
CAMP Marcelo Adduru, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – Eleven policewomen and two civilian employees regarded as Outstanding PRO-2 Manang Biday were recognized during the Women’s Month celebration in this camp with the theme “Lipunang Patas sa Bagong Pilipinas: Kakayahan ng Kababaihan,...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Tourism (DOT) awarded six tourism industry players in the Western Visayas region for gender equality as part of the National Women’s Month celebration. AWARDEES of the Icons of Sustainable Tourism Awards and Recognition (ISTaR) with Department of Tourism...
