GEN. NAKAR, Quezon -- A 25-year-old woman was stabbed by her live-in partner after she refused to have sex with him on Sunday night (Feb. 27) in Barangay Minahan Sur in this town. The police report identified the victim as Caren Joy Garcia and the suspect as Dexter Adornado, 25, both residents of...
To inspire more young girls to venture into the field of science, the Department of Education (DepEd) recognized outstanding Filipina scientists. “I am proud of the women who continue to uphold gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls involved in the field of science,” said...
Upper row (from left): Peter Bravo (President, Intele Builders & Development Corp.), Riza Oben Dormiendo (beauty queen/businesswoman), Marissan Belangel-Conche (beauty queen businesswoman), Ginevive Antigua Louw Elite (Mrs. Philippines International 2021/beauty queen) and Arjo Atayde (actor);...
HELSINKI, Finland -- The female hormone estrogen may protect women from severe heart disease and death caused by COVID-19, said Helsinki University Hospital (HUS) in a press release on Thursday. (People's Daily) The estrogen supplement halved the risk of death due to COVID-19 in women, according to...
With women recognized women as rulers, warriors, healers, princesses, and leaders, thus, having equal status with men before the conquerors in the Philippines came in, Education Secretary Leonor Briones challenged the traditional role of women in society. Education Secretary Leonor Briones (Photo...
Photo from AFC National women’s football team veteran Camille Rodriguez said the achievement of reaching the FIFA Women’s World Cup is proof that a long-term approach can eventually reap benefits. Rodriguez shared that it took more than just financial backing for the team to grow from failed...
The Valenzuela City government will administer COVID-19 booster shots to pregnant women and breastfeeding moms, the city government said on Thursday, Feb. 3. The booster shot is recommended for women who are in the second trimester of their pregnancy. Pregnant women who are in their first trimester...
The Senate on Wednesday adopted the committee report that pushes for the filing of criminal charges against 27 current and former personnel of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) who were involved in the controversial bribery scheme that allowed the unabated entry of Chinese nationals to the...
A new group formed by women local government officials nationwide is backing Vice President Leni Robredo’s candidacy in the May 2022 polls, joining the growing list of supporters who vouched for her track record and integrity as presidential aspirant. (Women for Leni/PPP/Facebook) In a virtual...
Photo from AFC Sarina Bolden said the national women’s football team’s successful bid to secure a historic berth in the FIFA Women’s World Cup was a product of a winning mentality that was lacking in past campaigns. Bolden saw the transformation during the ongoing AFC Women’s Asian Cup with...
Voting 23-0, the Senate unanimously approved on third and final reading the bill strengthening the Philippines’ law against human trafficking or Republic Act No. 10363, also known as the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act. Sen. Risa Hontiveros, chair of the Senate Committee on Women, Children,...
Photo from AFC Olivia McDaniel was glad to step up on both sides during a tense penalty shootout that ended with the national women’s football team securing a spot in the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The stocky goalkeeper had two saves late in the shootout while also keeping the Pinay booters’...
