In hopes of eliminating of all forms of abuse against women, the Philippines launched its annual 18-day Campaign to End Violence against Women (VAW). In partnership with the Inter-Agency Council on Violence against Women and their Children, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) launched the...
Zonta says no to violence against women is an ongoing campaign to raise awareness of and increase actions to end violence against women and girls around the world. This initiative takes place in Zonta clubs and districts worldwide every biennium pushing forth a more inclusive, unified ,and...
By NIKOLE JAVIER De La Salle ended National University's 108-game winning run spanning since 2014 with a 61-57 victory in overtime in the UAAP Season 85 women’s basketball tournament Wednesday, Nov. 23, at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion. The Lady Archers, who managed to put an end to one of...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has issued the guidelines for the 2022 observance of the 18-day campaign to end violence against women (VAW). In Memorandum Circular (MC) 2022-146, DILG Secretary Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos Jr. stated that this year’s campaign will...
If you think that a woman should not lose out on a job just because she could potentially get pregnant, then this bill is for you. (Unsplash) The House of Representatives recently passed on second reading House Bill (HB) No.4479, or the proposed Act expanding the prohibited acts of discrimination...
Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid has filed a resolution honoring and commending The Outstanding Women in the Nation’s Service (TOWNS) awardees for this year, hailing the remarkable contribution of Filipino women to nation-building. “Nararapat lang na parangalan ang mga honorees ng 2022 TOWNS...
The society will benefit if the economic status of women is uplifted, United States first-ever female Vice President Kamala Harris has said. Talking about women empowerment at a town hall discussion in Pasay City on Monday, Harris pushed for equal opportunity for women in terms of entrepreneurship...
As the Philippines joins in the celebration of World Children’s Day on Sunday, November 20, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian urged the government to sustain the momentum of its crackdown on online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC). Gatchalian said the government is now better equipped...
As part of its goal to further protect Filipino women and instill their rights, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) launched the Women’s Priority Legislative Agenda (WPLA) for the 19th Congress. The Philippine Commission on Women launches 'Agenda ni Juana' (Photo courtesy of PCW) WPLA,...
Rudzma Abubakar and Islay Erika Bomogao ruled their respective events that showcased the toughness of the national team from Muay Thai in the 8th Philippine Sports Commission Women’s Martial Arts Festival at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. National Muay athlete Islay Bomogao (left) ruled the...
UNITED NATIONS, United States -- United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on Wednesday launched an appeal for 113.7 million U.S. dollars to scale up life-saving reproductive health and protection services for women and girls in the Horn of Africa. An unprecedented drought in the region has left more...
Just how close to enactment is the bill declaring Feb. 1 as annual 'National Hijab Day?' (Muhammad Ruqi Yaddin/ Unsplash) One of the proponents of the measure, Basilan lone district Rep. Mujiv Hataman, answered this question by posting a clever "pubmat" on his Facebook Saturday, Nov. 12. A check...
