(Philippine Commission on Women’s official page) The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) enjoined the public to participate in the virtual kick off ceremony of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women on Thursday, Nov. 25. The campaign is in support of the national government’s goal...
The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) reaffirmed their commitment to promote the equality and empowerment of women and girls in the Southeast Asia region. (JANSEN ROMERO / MANILA BULLETIN) PCW and ASEAN also stressed the...
To attract and develop more Filipino women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) , entrepreneurship and leadership positions should be given to them. Bb. Pilipinas International 2021 Hannah Arnold (MANILA BULLETIN FILE) Bb. Pilipinas International 2021 Hannah Arnold stressed...
The search queries in the Philippines related to violence against women and children (VAWC) and sexual, physical, psychological violence rose by 63 percent during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, according to GABRIELA. (UNSPLASH) "Violence against Filipino women is now at an all-time...
Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo wants to empower women by providing them economic opportunities through her flagship poverty alleviation program, Angat Buhay. Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP) The Angat Buhay Women, the women empowerment arm of the Office of the Vice President...
Photo from PNVF Six teams battle for the title when the country’s first volleyball Champions League for Women fires off on Saturday at the Aquamarine Recreational Center gym in Lipa City, Batangas. PetroGazz and Baguio City raise the curtain at 10 a.m., while F2 Logistics and California Precision...
Various groups denounced on Tuesday, Nov. 16, the arrest of child rights and women's rights leader Sally Crisostomo-Ujano on Nov. 14 in Bulacan. (Photo from Karla Ujano) Crisostomo, 64, national coordinator of children's rights non-profit organization Philippine Against Child Trafficking (PACT) was...
Yuka Saso (AFP) Yuka Saso shot a final-round 3-under-par 67 to finish at 14th place in the Pelican Women’s Championship in Belleair, Florida Sunday (Monday, Manila time). The reigning US Women’s Open champion came through with five birdies to offset two bogeys on the seventh and 15th to finish...
A Filipino ambassador called for a more active participation of women experts in peace and reconciliation efforts in the Southeast Asian region during a recent dialogue co-hosted by Australia and Vietnam. WOMEN INCLUSION -- Ambassador Elizabeth P. Buensuceso urges mainstreaming of the Women, Peace,...
Yuka Saso looks over a shot on the ninth hole during the second round of the Pelican Women's Championship at Pelican Golf Club on November 12, 2021 in Belleair, Florida. (AFP) Yuka Saso skidded to a share of 17th place after carding an even-par 70 in the third round of the Pelican Women’s...
Yuka Saso plays a shot on the sixth hole during the second round of the Pelican Women's Championship at Pelican Golf Club on November 12, 2021 in Belleair, Florida. (AFP) Yuka Saso flaunted her true form, firing a six-under-par 64 Friday to get back in the mix halfway through the Pelican Women's...
Yuka Saso (AFP) Yuka Saso carded a 2-under-par 68 for a share of 23rd place at the start of the Pelican Women’s Championship in Bellair, Florida Thursday. Saso, the reigning US Women’s Open titlist, gunned down five birdies, including the 17th and 18th holes, that more than made up for her...
