Opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday hailed the filing of graft charges against the 43 Bureau of Immigration (BI) officials who are involved in the so-called “pastillas scam” or bribery scandal that allowed the illegal entry of Chinese citizens in the country. Hontiveros said she is...
The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), together with its partner agencies, have assisted more than 800 women entrepreneurs in growing their businesses amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Philippine Commission on Women, together with its partner agencies during the Project Exit Conference held on May 31,...
Mastercard findings illustrate the progress of women entrepreneurs across 65 markets over the last two years Despite the COVID-19 pandemic having a disproportionate impact on women entrepreneurs across the world — especially those in the developing economies — women are demonstrating the...
Female leaders take lead in helping Filipinos enhance their skills Deep-rooted prejudice continues to stand in the way of gender equality even today. “Babae lang” is often thrown around as it is, after all, still a man’s world. To achieve a truly progressive society, indifference must be...
CEBU CITY – Fewer cases of violence against women and children have been noted in Central Visayas from January to June this year. The Police Regional Office-Central Visayas (PRO 7) reported that in the first half of this year, cases of violence against women and children in the region dropped by...
Former teen star Hilary Duff surprised longtime fans recently, appearing naked on the cover of Women's Health magazine for its May/June issue. The actress-singer did so to celebrate her body, hoping to empower other women. “I’m proud of my body. I’m proud that it’s produced three children...
The men and women of science supporting the Philippine pandemic response CLINICAL MATTERS On April 29, 2022, the Department of Health (DOH) held a recognition program for the DOH All Health Experts with the theme: “Looking Back, Marching Forward: DOH All Health Experts Convening from Covid-19 to...
Burqa-clad women walk along a street in Kandahar on May 7, 2022. The Taliban on May 7 imposed some of the harshest restrictions on Afghanistan's women since they seized power, ordering them to cover fully in public, ideally with the traditional burqa. Javed TANVEER / AFP KABUL, Afghanistan -- The...
Thanks to his “outstanding” track record and legal expertise as an international lawyer, UniTeam senatorial candidate Harry Roque has been recruited by the Ukrainian government to handle cases of abuse of Ukrainian women by invading Russian forces. Senatorial candidate Harry Roque (right)...
Summer is indeed here and while we're all working on planning our next summer travels, it's also best to be OOTD-ready. Women's Secret just released a batch of fun swimwear and cover-ups that can fit all shapes and sizes. With a broad color palette that includes sorbet hues to bright tones, there...
BAGUIO CITY – The City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) is undertaking close coordination to strengthen the Barangay Councils for the Protection of Children (BCPC) in the face of the reported increasing incidence of child abuse and violence against women. At the same time, the Baguio...
“Aiming to entertain the audience in a campaign rally is one thing, but to use women for provocative numbers and for degrading comedic stunts is another.” This is what the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) said in light of now viral videos showing women being used as a form of entertainment...
