(In celebration of Women’s Month, Manila Bulletin is publishing stories featuring women who have made outstanding contributions to the country or to their communities.) FORMER CONGRESSWOMAN GINA DE VENECIA They say that “behind every successful man is a woman.” But in a gender-equal world, it...
LANDSCAPE Gemma Cruz Araneta How I wish I had asked my grandmothers more about themselves. Both lived in historical times; both survived a yesterday of revolutions and wars of invasion; their today overlapped with mine and they unobtrusively prepared me for a tomorrow of uncertainties. My...
Members of The Outstanding Women in the Nation's Service (TOWNS) on Tuesday, March 15, declared their support for the presidential bid of Vice President Leni Robredo. Thousands of supporters attended the Sagay City Rally in support of the Leni-Kiko tandem, at the Government Center in Sagay City,...
A congressman from the supposed opposition bailiwick of Bicol has praised President Duterte for all he has done for the protection of women and children during his six-year term in Malacañang. (Unsplash) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte said the President has approved various...
It’s Women’s Month, and National Artist for Dance Alice Reyes is definitely a lady worth recognizing By Tats Rejante-Manahan In the ‘70s, the vision of Alice Reyes—her dancer’s carriage with turned out feet, her long black whiplash hair, and just her mere presence in the room—could...
Shamaine Buencamino has been in show business for more than two decades now. An accomplished theater actress prior to making a huge jump doing TV and film work, many look up to the 57-year-old, revering her as an icon. Despite her success, however, Shamaine is only too quick to admit that acting is...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS March is women’s month. All biases aside, there must be a reason why a full month is devoted to celebrating women. After all, in a world that tends to be so busy, our strength, tenacity, resilience, care, compassion and nurturing among many other traits sometimes goes...
Senator Grace Poe has recognized the need for the government and institutions to create an environment that would empower women entrepreneurs to surpass pre-existing limitations and thrive in the new normal. “I believe the government should invest in women entrepreneurs as they will be extremely...
Throughout the whole month of March, women take center stage at SM Supermalls. For inspiring us with their voice, their courage in everything they do, SM Supermalls salutes all Women of The World by giving them what their hearts desire most. The Womenpreneur Market...
Women are becoming more involved in different areas of agriculture. However, gender gaps in employment, income, and resources are still a hindrance to their growth and success. MOCA Family Farm RLearning Center’s farm school director Gigi Morris said that knowledge and education are good...
In celebration of International Women’s Month, Grab Philippines is giving women the place and time to grab what they deserve. With GrabMart, consumers can enjoy a mall in an instant shopping experience by offering a wide range of personal care, wellness, beauty and grooming service brands...
Amid the rising prices of fuel and basic commodities, Amihan National Federation of Peasant Women urged the national government on Wednesday, March 9, to repeal the Rice Liberalization Law. Amihan, along with rice watch group Bantay Bigas and Anakpawis Partylist, raised the alarm on the prices of...
