(PIXABAY) As part of the International Women's Day celebration on Wednesday, March 8, the Philippine Commission on Women, together with non-government organization UN Women, held a forum to discuss programs and initiatives that will help women advance in the field of digital technology. The...
Vice President Sara Duterte said on Wednesday, March 8, that unwanted pregnancy should not be a hindrance for teenage girls to pursue their dreams of finishing their education as the country marked International Women’s Day. Vice President Sara Duterte speaks during the International Women’s...
Women-led groups, along with other progressive organizations, commemorated the International Women’s Day on Wednesday, March 8 by urging the national government to grant higher wages, ensure job security, and promote the protection of all Filipinos. (Photo courtesy of Gabriela) “We link arms...
House Senior Deputy Speaker and Pampanga 2nd district Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has issued an important challenge to her fellow Filipino women on the occasion of Women’s Day on Wednesday, March 8. House Senior Deputy Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Arroyo, a former Philippine president, called...
The Congressional Spouses Foundation, Inc. (CSFI) held its first board of Ttustees meeting on Monday, March 6 at the House of Representatives. Tingog Party-list Rep. Yedda Marie Romualdez (left) and Rose Marie "Baby" Arenas (Miko Noveno) The meeting was facilitated by CSFI Chairperson Rep. Yedda...
Behind this weekend’s successful hosting of Micecon 2023 are some very clever, resourceful, and strong-willed women WANDER WOMEN Behind the phenomenal success of Micecon 2023 are teams led mostly by women, such as Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Frasco (third from left), Vice...
Women's group Gabriela, together with the Commission on Human Rights and the Sarilaya, hold the Purple Action Day to call on women's demand for social justice during the opening of Women's Month on Wednesday, Mar. 1, at the Liawasang Diokno, CHR Headquarters in Quezon City. (Mark Balmores / Manila...
Alliance of Filipino women Gabriela staged a noise barrage in Quezon City to protest against the “severe economic crisis” as well as demand salary increase and decent job opportunities for all. (Photo courtesy of Gabriela) Members of Gabriela on Monday afternoon, Feb. 27, trooped in front of...
Galerie Stephanie presents solo exhibitions by women artists for National Arts Month Layers #5 , Eugenia Alcaide, 23 x 18 x 1.5 inches mixed media (thread on silk, collage, and thread on fabric) By Gabrielle Gonzales and Marz Aglipay On view until Feb. 23 at the modern and contemporary art gallery,...
Payoneer, the world’s leading cross-border payments platform, is set to host the very first Payoneer WOMENtrepreneurs Meetup: Connect with women leading the PH outsourcing sector event on March 9, 2023 at WeWork Menarco Tower in Bonifacio Global City. In line with the company’s goal of...
The Philippine national women's football team (Photo from PFF website) By NIKOLE JAVIER The Philippine women’s national team made a gallant stand but just couldn't push through into the win column after absorbing a 2-1 loss at the hands of the higher-ranked Scotland in the 2023 Pinatar Cup...
The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) encouraged advocates and stakeholders to submit their lineup of activities for the upcoming National Women’s Month Celebration. Submitted entries may be included in the official calendar of events for NWMC 2023. Upcoming plans and projects may be sent at...