Two women's groups hailed the Senate's move to cut the budget of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) by 86 percent. (Photo from Anakbayan Morayta / FILE) On Tuesday, Senator Sonny Angara said the Senate Finance Committee is set to slash the budget of NTF-ELCAC...
The Philippines has expressed its support for calls to increase the deployment of women peacekeepers among the United Nations (UN) member states. Ambassador Enrique A. Manalo (Photo courtesy of the Philippine Mission to the UN in New York) Ambassador Enrique A. Manalo, permanent representative of...
The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) vowed to work together in pursuing gender equality and women's empowerment in the environment sector. (Photo from PCW) In a virtual signing ceremony on Oct. 29, the two agencies forged a...
Members and partners of the Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law, and Development (APWLD) decried the exclusion of feminists and grassroots women at the 26th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP26) held in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo from APWLD) APWLD...
The Amihan National Federation of Peasant Women urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to disqualify Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., from the presidential race, citing his 1995 conviction for tax evasion. Bongbong Marcos Jr. (AFP / MANILA BULLETIN) On Nov. 2, Task Force Detainees of PH,...
The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and the European Union (EU) delegation strengthened their partnership on gender equality and women's empowerment. (Photo from PCW) EU Ambassador to the Philippines Luc Veron and Ambassador of the Netherlands to the Philippines Sakia de Lang met with PCW...
Photo from AFC Newly-hired national women’s football coach Alen Stajcic believes his team can secure of the five World Cup slots that will be contested in the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup in January. The Philippines was put in a tough Group B composed of Australia, Thailand and Indonesia but...
The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and the Local Government Academy (LGA) signed a three-year partnership agreement that aims to elevate gender responsiveness in local governance. (Photo from PCW) PCW and LGA expressed commitment to work together in amplifying advocacy for gender equality and...
Alen Stajcic An Australian coach who guided his country to two FIFA Women’s World Cup appearances and a quarterfinals berth in the Olympics will call the shots for the national women’s football team. The Philippine Football Federation announced Tuesday, Oct. 26 the hiring of Alen Stajcic for...
Several organizations urged presidential bets to heed people's demand for land, aid, and justice. (Unsplash) In a joint statement, Amihan National Federation of Peasant Women, Southern Tagalog and Central Luzon Farmers, Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas, and Anakpawis asked presidential aspirants to...
For them to be more confident in the future, the Department of Education (DepEd) encouraged communities and parents to keep supporting girls and young women. (Photo from DepEd) “We also have to encourage the parents, the communities to make the first move or support the first move of these girls...
In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Philippines Commission on Women (PCW) is urging all "Juanas" to have themselves tested. "We encourage all Juanas to practice regular self-breast examination, seek early consultation/teleconsultation if necessary, as we emphasize the importance of...
