President Marcos has honored Filipino women for their resilience and strength as he cited their crucial role in nation-building. File photos Marcos said this as the world celebrated International Women's Day on Saturday, March 8. In his message, the President emphasized the enduring qualities that...
EMPOWERMENT FOR EVERYONE Over 14 women from different walks of life share their stories and insights at SM Supermalls' Women Inspiring Women forum at SM Aura's Samsung Hall March is International Women’s Month. It’s a pivotal occasion encouraging women from all walks of life to celebrate...
By Senator Risa Hontiveros They say having a choice is only for the wealthy, the able, those with the means, those with the advantage. Choice is a luxury not everyone can afford—especially women. For generations, we have been told what we should be. A good wife. A devoted mother. A...
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – A policewoman was feted this National Women’s Month for rescuing a baby girl abandoned in a gasoline station in Camalaniugan, Cagayan on Feb. 17. Philippine National Police chief Police Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil lauded 𝖯olice 𝖬aster 𝖲𝗀t....
In celebration of Women's Month, Makati City Mayor and senatorial candidate Abby Binay on Friday, March 7, urged the country to embrace more women in leadership roles, both in government and the private sector. Binay stated this as she acknowledged the country's progress but pointed out that women...
A shepherd of soil and seas, Josefa Tauli, 29, grew up in the greenery-rich Cordillera alongside brave and wise women who molded the leader she is today. Indigenous Peoples (IPs), she said, have governed, managed, sustainably used, and conserved their territories for millennia. As an...
Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial slate (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) PILI, Camarines Sur--Members of the administration-backed Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial slate only had good things to say about women...
The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) highlighted the importance of achieving "true gender equality" during the kick-off of the 2025 National Women's Month Celebration (NWMC). (Courtesy of PCW) To promote inclusive policies, amplify women’s voices, and address persistent gender gaps through a...
Photo from Pixabay As the country observes the National Women’s Month, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is calling on all Filipinos to actively report cases of domestic violence, including violence against women and children (VAWC), gender-based violence (GBV), and other...
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Thirty years after world leaders adopted a historic blueprint to achieve gender equality, a new United Nations report says women's and girls' rights are under attack and gender discrimination remains deeply embedded in economies and societies. The report released...
“This year is an opportunity to accelerate progress.” Senator Loren Legarda said this as the nation celebrates National Women’s Month as she calls on all sectors of society, both public and private, to commit to lasting change and decisive action to ensure every Filipino women can...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) kicked off the observance of National Women's Month this March by holding the 10th Purple Action Day celebration and raising awareness on the struggles of marginalized women and girls on Monday, March 3. This year’s theme of CHR's celebration is...
