The Philippine Conference on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) opened with a strong call to accelerate the localization of the WPS Agenda, strengthen women’s leadership in governance, and ensure that peacebuilding efforts are grounded in transparency, inclusivity, and accountability. In a...
The national government is strengthening the participation of women in peacebuilding and security. This, as the Philippine Conference on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) officially kicked off at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City on Tuesday, Oct. 28. The three-day...
The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) has strongly condemned the reported misconduct of Cavite 4th District Representative Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga, who is facing a formal complaint before the House of Representatives Ethics Committee over alleged lewd photos and inappropriate remarks...
The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) highlighted the importance of achieving "true gender equality" during the kick-off of the 2025 National Women's Month Celebration (NWMC). (Courtesy of PCW) To promote inclusive policies, amplify women’s voices, and address persistent gender gaps through a...
To raise awareness, foster community engagement, and advocate for stronger support systems for survivors of gender-based violence, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), and SM Cares have joined forces to kick off an 18-day campaign to end violence...
Women are incredible forces for innovation and leadership, yet they often face barriers to reaching their full potential. (Photo from Unsplash) To address these barriers, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), and the United Nations (UN) Women...
As Valentine's Day approaches, it sparks discussions about love and relationships among friends and coworkers with single women often becoming the inadvertent focal point. Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) reaffirmed that a woman's worth is not defined by her relationship status. (Photo by...
The Philippine Commission on Women (PWC) on Monday, Dec. 11, said two in five women, or 42 percent of women aged 15 to 49 experiencing physical or sexual violence "have never sought help" or "never told anyone" about their situations based on the 2022 National Demographic and Health Survey. Photo...
The Violence Against Women (VAW) is a "grave concern" that leaves victim-survivors trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, guilt, and shame, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) said. (Pixabay) In its statement issued Dec. 3, PCW said the causes of the occurrences of that violence...
The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), together with the Inter-Agency Council on Violence Against Women and their Children (IACVAWC), spearheaded an event on Tuesday, Nov. 28, to launch the 2023 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW). (Pixabay) The event, titled "Bawat Pilipino para...
The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) on Monday, Oct. 16, said the country paced its way in lessening the gender gap as it placed 16th internationally in the 2023 Global Gender Gap Index of the World Economic Forum. Photo credit to PCW The country had its Constructive Dialogue on Oct. 11 in...
Domestic care and work are continue to become "hindrances" to opportunities for women and young girls especially in remote areas and poor households. (Photo from Unsplash) The Philippine Commission on Women's (PCW) program, Tinig ng Kababaihan tackled the issue on women duties in the household...
