From left: SM Supermalls President, Steven T. Tan; UN Special Representative and UNDRR Head, Ms. Mami Mizutori; Fiji National Disaster Management Organization Director, Ms. Vasiti Soko; Zamboanga City Mayor, Hon. Maria Isabelle Climaco; WIN DRR Programme Manager and UNDRR Gender Advisor, Ms....
With its shared goal to condemn sexual harrasment and abuse, various women-led organizations, on Tuesday, April 12, publicly denounced the “black operations” that aims to destroy women candidates, their families, and supporters by spreading deep-fake and lewd photographs and videos. “The...
Senatorial aspirant Jose Manuel 'Chel' Diokno on Monday called on Google to remove malicious links against the daughter of presidential bet Vice President Leni Robred as he described these as a "crime against women" amid the election season. In a Twitter post, Diokno said posting malicious links is...
The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), on Monday, April 11, welcomed the signing of Executive Order (EO) 167 which aims to strengthen the organizational structure of PCW. (Image courtesy of PCW) “This EO raises the Chairperson’s rank to Undersecretary, increases sectoral representation, and...
House Deputy Speaker and Bagong Henerasyon Party-list Rep. Bernadette Herrera has lauded the signing of Executive Order (EO) No. 167, which expands the organizational structure of the Philippine Commision on Women (PCW). Philippine Commission on Women logo (via Facebook) Under EO 167 which...
Malacañang has issued an executive order to strengthen the organizational structure of the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), noting its expanded role and scope of work. Philippine Commission on Women logo (via Facebook) Based on Executive Order No. 167 signed by Executive Secretary Salvador...
By Jerome Sagcal Women in agribusiness who are seeking to expand their enterprise may take advantage of a support program by the Women's Business Council. Photo by Ken Tomita from Pexels. The Women's Business Council, or WomenBizPH, is offering assistance to women-owned small and medium-sized...
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has caused many industries to take sides, among them is the fashion industry. As the war unfolded last March, many fashion brands like Louis Vuitton, Versace, Isabel Marant, as well as major luxury goods conglomerates have shown their solidarity with...
Being in a global health crisis for more than two years has unraveled the advantages and disadvantages of the traditional work setup. In a bid to curb the negative effects of the "new normal," Avon Philippines updated employee health benefits to include a pilot program for mental health—and the...
The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) said the road to gender equality is "long and difficult" as it cited data from the Gender Gap Report 2022 showing that it can take about 135.6 years to attain equality for genders. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) Citing more studies, the Commission noted that...
Such a romantic choice, indeed! Just a few hours ago, the blooming expectant mom Jennylyn Mercado posted a gorgeous photo of her maternity shoot. Set designer Justine Arcega-Bumanlag posted some more behind the scenes, sharing the inspiration for this shoot. "Jennylyn’s painterly photo as...
NEW YORK, United States -- A man who violently attacked seven Asian women in New York over the span of three hours in February has been charged with ''hate crimes,'' Manhattan's district attorney said Monday. A person holds a sign during the "Asian Solidarity March" rally against recent anti-Asian...
