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CSC JOINS WOMEN’S MONTH CELEBRATION

As the nation celebrates the National Women’s Month (NWM) this March, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) highlights the unique strengths and capabilities of women in various fields through its month-long conduct of NWM activities. “Nakikiisa ang buong Komisyon sa Serbisyo Sibil sa pagpupugay sa mga kababaihan sa pamahalaan na nagpapamalas ng kanilang natatanging kakayanan upang […]

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PCSO VOWS: CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR WOMEN’S WELFARE

As the country commemorates the National Women’s Month this March, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office vowed to continue its support for programs that cater to the welfare of women. “Makakaasa po kayo na patuloy na susuportahan ng PCSO ang mga programa para sa kapakanan ng kababaihan. Kaugnay nito, patuloy rin nating pinag-aaralan kung ano ba […]

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SENATE ENDS 2022 WITH BILLS FOR WOMEN, YOUTH

Senator Risa Hontiveros said that 2022 will end with major victories in the Senate for champions of good governance, along with key advances in legislation to help women, children and workers struggling to recover from both the COVID-19 pandemic and global economic crisis. Hontiveros, Chair of Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender […]

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IMPROVE HEALTH CARE FOR PREGNANT WOMEN — VILLAR

Following the recent reports on the increasing maternal and newborn mortalities, Senator Mark Villar filed a bill seeking to improve the availability of healthcare services before, during, and after mothers give birth to a child. Senate Bill No. 1416 entitled; An Act Safeguarding the Health of Filipino Mothers at the Time of Their Childbirth, Providing […]

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TOLENTINO BACKS BILL TO CELEBRATE NAT’L HIJAB DAY

Senator Francis Tolentino, during the public hearing of the Senate Committee on Cultural Communities and Muslim Affairs, stated his strong support for the bills establishing a National Hijab Day in the Philippines. Senate Bill No. 1272 and Senate Bill No. 805, presented before the Committee, both seek to declare the first day of February of […]

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DOT CAMPAIGN FOCUSES ON WOMEN, PWDS – ROMULO-PUYAT

The advocacy programs of the Department of Tourism (DOT) take center stage in “It’s More Fun for All” — a new campaign that promotes inclusiveness and accessibility in the tourism sector. The campaign highlights DOT programs namely: Tourism Integrates, Supports and Minds Women’s Rights and Child Safety (TouRISM WoRCS); Barrier-free Tourism (BFT); and the Filipino […]

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REVIEW HR SYSTEMS, POLICIES FOR WOMEN – CSC

Amid the celebration of National Women’s Month this March, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) urged government agencies to reassess their human resource (HR) systems and policies toward ensuring a more inclusive and supportive workplace for women. The CSC said that women comprise 55% of the civil service (pegged at 1,755,424 as of August 2021), and […]

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WOMEN PLAY VITAL ROLE IN FOOD SECURITY, SAYS DAR

Agriculture Secretary William Dar recognized the active role of Filipino women as agents of food systems during the kick-off ceremony of this year’s National Women’s Month Celebration (NWMC). The NWMC revolves around the six-year theme, “We Make Change Work for Women”, and sub-theme, “Agenda ng Kababaihan Tungo sa Kaunlaran”. In his message, Dar acknowledged the […]

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DEPED LAUDS ‘WOMEN IN SCIENCE’ – BRIONES

In celebration of the 2022 International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the Department of Education (DepEd) highlighted outstanding Filipina scientists to inspire more young girls to venture into the field of science. “I am proud of the women who continue to uphold gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls involved in […]

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BRIONES SHARES JOURNEY AS EMPOWERED WOMAN

Education Secretary Leonor Briones shared her journey and educational experiences that helped her to be empowered during the Asia Women’s Forum 2022. “I was fortunate I grew up in a family where there were no distinctions between genders. The driving ambition was to send all of us to school,” Briones shared in the virtual event […]