Tag: #women empowerment
Leni Robredo's six years as VP: What she has achieved
A month before Vice President Leni Robredo embarks on one of the biggest challenges of her political career—the official campaign period for the 2022 presidential race— she looked back at the accomplishments of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) in the past five-and-a-half years.
How to empower women? Robredo suggests a way
Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo wants to empower women by providing them economic opportunities through her flagship poverty alleviation program, Angat Buhay.
How to become an empowered woman this pandemic?
18 Influential women giving advice on how to thrive in this pandemic
PCG joins all-female firearms proficiency cup in Zamboanga City
In a bid to celebrate the important role of women in its service, the Philippine Coast Guard District Southwestern Mindanao (CGDSWM) has hosted an all-female firearms proficiency cup in Zamboanga City.
Empowered women can end hunger in the family — Belmonte
Women's advocate and Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte believed empowering women by giving them training, skills, and capital is one of the solutions to hunger in the family amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
Robredo bats for gender equality: 'There is a glass ceiling we must shatter'
Vice President Leni Robredo's women empowerment programs are centered on economic empowerment because she sees this as a critical component of women's ability to stand for themselves, especially in an abusive relationship.
Robredo enjoins women to 'break barriers, change the narrative'
Vice President Leni Robredo has called on women to "break barriers" and "change the narrative" to prove that the strength of true leaders lies in compassion and dignity, and not in "macho posturing."
#WomenMakeChange advocacy focuses on 'Juanas' in education
The role of women in education in the Philippines has never been more crucial – especially in the Department of Education (DepEd) — since the onset of the pandemic .
Dr. Vicki Belo speaks about 'making change work for women'
BALANGA, BATAAN — Popular cosmetic doctor and beauty guru Dr. Vicki Belo spoke about how we can "make change work for women" in the field of aesthetic dermatology during the celebration of the National Women's month organized by the Bataan Provincial Women's Commission (PWC) last Friday where she was the keynote speaker.
An empowering webinar for other women
Successful women are unselfishly sharing their stories of empowerment for other women to rise above their own challenges.
Still a wide room for improvement in women empowerment
"Although the Philippines still has rooms for improvement in addressing issues concerning women, it is by-far a great place to become a woman." This assessment, made by the Asia Society, is an auspicious commentary on the extent and scope of women empowerment in the country.
A salute to women as they continue with their empowerment programs
Coca-Cola believes that improving women's economic conditions enables the creation of more empowered communities. In 2010, the beverage company made a global commitment to empower 5 million women across its value chain by 2020. Today, on International Women's Day, Coca-Cola announced that it has surpassed its global goal, enabling more than 6 million women through 318 programs across 100 countries. Here in the Philippines, Coca-Cola announced that it has successfully supported the economic empowerment of about 250,000 women retailers all over the Philippines—this represents 21% of the total universe of small sari-sari store owners in the country.
Women play an important role in agriculture and food security
Educating more women about growing nutritious food can greatly contribute to worldwide food security. Women play an important role in society, particularly in agriculture, and empowering them in this sector may be a better, faster way compared to merely focusing on policy making.
Does fashion still empower women?
Here's what Hon. Cristal Bagatsing, Shaira Luna, Frankie Pangilinan, and Alexa Kaufman think.
Sexual harassment in public spaces—here's how this beauty brand is fighting against it
'Street harassment is always a big deal. And now, we have what it takes to stand up to it. It's always worth it.'
Fast-tracking Digital Fluency in the New Normal, Reinventing Jobs for Filipino Women
To help boost women empowerment in the new normal, PLDT wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has partnered with social impact start-up Connected Women for technology upskilling and livelihood opportunities for Filipino women across the country.
Cult fashion brand Monki to open first PH store this month
Fashion fans rejoice!
The return of armpit hair
Madonna just let hers grow out, so would you?