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,...
The Philippines is deeply invested in promoting discourse on women empowerment and believes that constructive dialogue and collaboration on this matter can lead to real, transformative change in communities worldwide, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo said. Manila...
Grab welcomes the release of additional TNVS slots, highlighting the significance of the livelihood opportunities to be generated. Grab Philippines applauds the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board’s (LTFRB) recent announcement to introduce 10,000 new Transport Network Vehicle...
An online panel discussion on Monday, March 25, hosted by the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) tackled the ongoing struggle and progress for women's empowerment in the Philippines....
Women are incredible forces for innovation and leadership, yet they often face barriers to reaching their full potential. (Photo from Unsplash) To address these barriers, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), and the United Nations (UN) Women...
The country obtained a high score concerning discrimination in family, notably the issues of divorce and women’s rights, a report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) revealed. Based on the OECD Social Institutions and Gender Index (SIGI), the country garnered a...
Yes, there is such a thing as compassion fatigue and it happens when you care too much. Physical fatigue, increased apathy toward people or things you care about, feelings of helplessness, irritability, and a tendency to isolate are some of the signs. This is one aspect of a woman’s well-being...
The empowerment of women today, Sen. Cynthia A. Villar said, goes beyond protecting them from violence and other forms of abuse. Sen. Cynthia Villar (Senate PRIB Photo) In her inspirational message during the National Summit of the Lady Local Legislators’ League (4L) of the...
Senator Cynthia A.Villar exhorted women to embark on digital technology as nearly 90 percent of jobs would require digital skills by 2025. “As women, let us support and uplift one another, ensuring that no woman is left behind in this journey of digital transformation” said Villar during the...
Vice President Sara Duterte said Thursday that now is the best time to work together and "capacitate Filipino women" in the Philippines. Duterte's realization came as she lauded a women's group for managing to overcome challenges of digitalization and becoming a valuable partner of the national...
Melinda French Gates (left), and House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Wikipedia, Speaker’s office) Inspired by a lecture delivered by philanthropist and women advocate Melinda French Gates, House Speaker Martin Romualdez has said that he would move to empower women "through the flywheel of...
Around 500 women in Pasig participated in the "Negosyo Pasigueña" women's forum on business and entrepreneurship held at the Tanghalang Pasigueño on Tuesday, March 14. The program sought to empower women to aid their economic development by equipping them with knowledge on the proper policies...
