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,...
“The strands of the hair may grow or fall, so as the leaves of a tree. The skies may also come dark or bright, but creations like women—in triumphs and in trials—would never lose their light.” Unsplash From the “double burden” of women in both professional and domestic...
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...
CAMP DANGWA, Benguet – Eleven personnel of the Police Regional Office-Cordillera, including seven policewomen, were honored during the culminating program of National Women’s Month in this camp on March 25. GUEST of honor and speaker businesswoman Marites Cardinez awards a medal to a...
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....
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...
The 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women opened on March 11, 2024, and officially concluded on March 22. The priority theme for this 68th year was to consider "Accelerating the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls by addressing poverty and...
Women ambassadors in the Philippines are making their own marks in diplomacy as they came together to celebrate the Women’s History Month. (Photo courtesy of US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson) In a X (formerly Twitter) post by United States Ambassador to Manila MaryKay...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – Thousands of women in this city benefited from a free medical mission held over the weekend as part of the observance of Women's Month this March. A MEDICAL mission led by Ako Bicol party-list in observance of Women’s Month was held in Legazpi City, Albay over the weekend....
Tingog Party-list Rep. Yedda Marie Romualdez, Bulacan 4th district Rep. Linabelle Ruth Villarica, and other women legislators pose for posterity during the groundbreaking ceremony (contributed photo) Tingog Party-list Rep. Yedda Marie Romualdez recently led...
