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...
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,...
“This year is an opportunity to accelerate progress.” Senator Loren Legarda said this as the nation celebrates National Women’s Month as she calls on all sectors of society, both public and private, to commit to lasting change and decisive action to ensure every Filipino women can...
An online panel discussion on Monday, March 25, hosted by the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) tackled the ongoing struggle and progress for women's empowerment in the Philippines....
The city government of Valenzuela held on Wednesday, March 29, a dance competition as the culminating activity for the city’s National Women’s Month celebration. The event, with the theme "We for Gender Equality and Inclusive Society #WeCanBeEquALL,” was held at the Allied Local Response...
Manila Mayor Sheila Honey Lacuna-Pangan honored Filipina workers and celebrated women's empowerment during the Second Manila Women Summit at the Metropolitan Theater (MET), Plaza Lawton, Manila on Thursday, March 23. Manila Women Summit 2023, with the theme "Bida ang Babae sa Maynila," is an annual...
CARIGARA, Leyte – In support of the National Women's Month Celebration, over 200 women here donated blood in a bloodletting activity organized by the Local Government Unit on Thursday, March 23. Mayor Eduardo Ong Jr. said they did not expect to exceed their initial target since they invited few...
The office of Paranaque Representative Edwin Olivarez will conduct free check-up and consultation as a gift to all women in the city as part of the celebration of National Women’s Month. Olivarez said the program, called “Kababaihan: Maganda na, Healthy ba” will be held on March 28...
As part of its initiatives in line with the celebration of National Women’s Month, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) will be mounting a startup webinar for aspiring entrepreneurs. The DICT said they are specifically aiming to reach women and girls who are aiming...
*BEHIND THE STARTUP – Gina Romero is the founder and head of special projects of 'Connected Women.' (Photo Courtesy of Connected Women)* Many Filipino women work in distant places, away from their families for long periods of time, because they hope what they earn can give their families a better...
The Caloocan City government announced on Friday, March 17, that 1,102 women have availed of its free cervical cancer screening, breast examination, and risk assessment during the simultaneous medical activities in the city. The medical services were held in 44 health centers in Caloocan City...
As part of the celebration for National Women’s Month in Valenzuela City, the city government held the 2023 Buntis Congress which was attended by 118 expectant mothers on Wednesday, March 15. The event, which carried the theme “Nanay na Valenzuelano, Ngiting Protektado!” covered various...
