The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Undersecretary Maria Catalina “Cathy” Cabral, who served the agency for more than four decades, on Friday, Dec. 19. She was 63. In a statement, the DPWH extended its condolences to Cabral’s...
ILOILO CITY – A 19-percent decrease in cases of violence against women (VAW) was recorded in Western Visayas as the region marked the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women . The Police Regional Office-6 said 1,487 VAW cases were recorded from Jan. 1 to Nov. 30, 2025. On the other hand,...
Alex Eala is doubtful for the inaugural staging of the Philippine Women 's Open due to her scheduling conflicts in January. The WTA 125 event, which the country is hosting for the first time, might miss the presence of the best Filipina tennis player as it runs smack into the Australian Open,...
The Philippine Conference on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) opened with a strong call to accelerate the localization of the WPS Agenda, strengthen women’s leadership in governance, and ensure that peacebuilding efforts are grounded in transparency, inclusivity, and accountability. In a...
The national government is strengthening the participation of women in peacebuilding and security. This, as the Philippine Conference on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) officially kicked off at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City on Tuesday, Oct. 28. The three-day...
The Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP) is set to mark its 85th anniversary with a nationwide celebration through the “Run as One: 85 Years in the Running” Fun Run on October 12 at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. In a statement, GSP said the fun run will bring together Girl Scouts, alumnae,...
Five Filipina chief executives in financial services and real estate were named in Fortune Magazine’s 100 Most Powerful Women in Asia list for 2025. Named to the list are: Martha Sazon of Mynt-Gcash (#37), Anna Ma. Margarita Bautista Dy of Ayala Land Inc. (#69), Lynette V. Ortiz of Land Bank of...
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Twenty-five years after a landmark U.N. resolution demanded equal participation for women in all efforts to promote peace, the United Nations chief said Tuesday that far too often women remain absent. At the same time, sexual violence against women and girls is on the rise...
The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) has strongly condemned the reported misconduct of Cavite 4th District Representative Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga, who is facing a formal complaint before the House of Representatives Ethics Committee over alleged lewd photos and inappropriate remarks...
Gilas Pilipinas poured it all but South Korea was just a different beast as the Filipina dribblers bowed to their regional rivals, 104-71, in their battle for a semifinal spot in the 2025 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup at the Shenzhen Sports Center in China Friday, July 18. The Nationals got off to a...
Gilas Pilipinas stood firm under heavy pressure and essayed a pulsating 73-70 triumph over Lebanon for a crucial first win in the 2025 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup at the Shenzhen Sports Center in China Wednesday, July 16. Tied at 57-all, Sumayah Sugapong, Vanessa De Jesus, Jack Animam, Kacey Dela Rosa,...
The Gilas Pilipinas women 's team hopes to break the losing spell when it shoots for its first win against Lebanon in the 2025 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup at the Shenzhen Sports Center in China Wednesday, July 16. Aiming to secure a Top 6 finish to earn a spot in the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers, the...
