Vice President Leni Robredo on Tuesday, March 8, revealed plans to revive the Aquino administration’s bottom-up budgeting (BUB) scheme to prioritize the projects of the local government units (LGUs) down to the barangay level if she wins in May 2022. Vice President Leni Robredo, the lone female...
As the world celebrates women, the Center for Women's Resources (CWR) called on the public to reject "undemocratic, misogynistic, and militarist" governance. (AFP / MANILA BULLETIN) In a statement, CWR lamented anew the passage of TRAIN Law as Filipinos continued to suffer from rising prices of...
(In celebration of International Women's Day and Women’s Month, Manila Bulletin is publishing stories featuring women who have made outstanding contributions to the country or to their communities.) Dr. Gay Jane Perez, 40, is the deputy director of the Space Science and Technology of the...
Hundreds of women’s rights activists marched on Tuesday, March, to commemorate International Women’s Day and to slam the series of oil price hikes in the country. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) Amid the continued fuel rise, various groups renewed calls to junk the oil deregulation law which is...
President Duterte on Monday, March 7, said he believes that the country can "do more" to further boost gender equality and women empowerment in the Philippines. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte talks to the people after holding a meeting with key government officials at the Malacañan Palace on...
The Muntinlupa City government congratulated a female police officer in the city who was awarded by the Philippine National Police (PNP) for good deeds. PNP chief Gen. Dionardo Carlos led the launching of the 2022 National Women’s Month Celebration on March 7 by recognizing Lt. Rizalyn Soledad, a...
On International Women's Day, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary underscored the vital role female leaders play in the fight against climate change. (AFP / MANILA BULLETIN) In a virtual forum on Tuesday, March 8, DOST Secretary Fortunato "Boy" de la Peña stressed the role...
On International Women's Day, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary stressed how climate change impacts men and women differently. (Unsplash) In a virtual briefing, DOST Secretary Fortunato "Boy" de la Peña said climate change impacts women more due to "gender-differentiated...
PCW and DOST-PTRI urge everyone to join #PurpleTuesdays this Women’s Month There are many ways to protest. One can carry signboards, produce rebellious art, burn effigies, and sing about their causes. For others, the best way to be heard is through their clothing. A subtle change in your everyday...
On the eve of International Women’s Day, GABRIELA hailed the signing into law republic act (RA) 116481, which raises the age of sexual consent from 12 to 16. RA 116481 also effectively amends the 1997 Anti-Rape Law and the Revised Penal Code provisions on child rape as a crime. In a statement,...
Around 500 residents and members of various women’s advocacy groups in Pasig City held a “unity walk” on Monday, March 7, and a bike ride on Sunday, March 6 as part of the city’s activities in celebration of National Women’s Month. The 2022 National Women’s Month is celebrated under the...
Incredible Filipina war heroes who played key roles during the war Many are asking, what is the definition of a woman? The answer can be stretched to a million words and not even countless adjectives can describe womanhood. They are beyond words, beyond expectations, and beyond standards. The late...
