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AS Watson supports gender equity with commitment to empowerment principles by UN Women

This International Women's Day, AS Watson proudly announces that it’s the first health and beauty retailer to be a signatory of the Women's Empowerment Principles......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

How safe is our space?

Safe Spaces Act (Bawal Bastos Law) or the Republic Act No. 11313 was enacted into law in April 2019. It was signed by former President Rodrigo Duterte to increase protection against sexual harassment whether online or in the physical space. This covers all forms of gender-based sexual harassment (GBSH) committed in public spaces, educational or training institutions, workplaces, and online spaces......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

The color purple

It’s women’s month and women around the world are celebrating their time as they actively promote gender equality and women empowerment......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

DOJ releases guidelines on case-buildup for online sexual harassment

The Department of Justice said that it crafted guidelines for gathering evidence and case build-up of gender-based online sexual harassment. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

AMLC to be invited in next Senate hearing on Quiboloy s alleged abuses

The Senate women and gender equality committee has invited the AMLC to attend the next hearing as the panel seeks to determine the extent to which Quiboloy siphoned funding from KOJC followers through money laundering......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Investing in equality

SM Supermalls, together with the UN Women and the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), last Friday kicked off its month-long celebration of Women’s Month by holding a whole day conference on International Women’s Day with the theme “Investing in Equality toward Gender-Inclusive Prosperity.”.....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Gap between Philippines women, men has improved – expert

The gap between women and men has improved as the Philippines ranked 16th in the Global Gender Gap Index, according to one of the speakers during the recent Women’s Day webinar organized by environmental group BAN Toxics......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Senate committee seeks Quiboloy s arrest

The Senate committee on women, children, family relations and gender equality has requested the arrest of pastor Apollo Quiboloy after his repeated failure to attend a probe on the sexual abuse complaints against him and his church members......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Women’s Month begins at SM Supermalls

In line with its commitment to women’s empowerment and gender equality, SM Supermalls, through its corporate social responsibility arm, SM Cares, launched this year’s Women's Month celebration with a series of events championing a safe, inclusive and enabling environment for women......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Pope Francis calls for studies into ‘ugly’ gender theory

'I have asked that studies be carried out into this ugly ideology of our times, which cancels out the differences and makes everything the same... Cancelling out the differences means cancelling out humanity,' the Pope says......»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

NZ welcomes Australia and Brazil to agreements

New Zealand has welcomed Australia to the Inclusive Trade Action Group (ITAG) and Australia and Brazil to the Global Trade and Gender Arrangement (GTAGA) Minister for Trade Todd McClay says. As the current chair of ITAG and GTAGA, Minister McClay hosted the signing ceremony and issued the Abu Dhabi Joint Statement on Sustainable and Inclusive Trade with fellow ITAG Ministers from Australi.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Marriage, divorce and the gender issue

We cannot deny that these days some ideologies are redefining things that are clearly set forth by our Christian faith and that can be clearly validated by an objective analysis of our human nature......»»

Category: newsSource:  samarnewsRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

Sustainability is good business – Ikea Philippines

Ikano Retail, franchisee of Swedish label Ikea in the Philippines, recently released an overview of its sustainability direction and a report card on its performance toward 2025 sustainability targets – ranging from sustainable product sales in their stores and gender balance in the workplaces to a full accounting of its carbon emissions. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Flip Your Biz: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Cebu

The GREAT Women Collective, in partnership with HoliCOW PH, proudly presents “Flip Your Biz,” a gathering of women entrepreneurs and luminaries of varying industries in Cebu City to share best practices, and foster important conversations on gender, business, and related socio-economic issues and impact. Slated for February 1, 2024, this intimate gathering and workshop at.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Senate panel summons Quiboloy after probe snub

Sen. Risa Hontiveros, the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality, said that the panel sent two invitations to Apollo Quiboloy for a probe in the alleged abuses committed by him and KOJC, but was snubbed. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Ensuring the biodiversity of the VIP

The beauty of our marine resources is not immediately obvious to most of the population, especially if they are not near the sea or are not sea lovers......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

‘Ex-ombudsman not qualified to sit on GSIS board’

Results of an inquiry conducted by the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) showed that former ombudsman Ma. Merceditas Gutierrez is not qualified to be a member of its board of trustees for not being a member of the state-run insurer at the time of her appointment in April 2023......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

BBL is not yet dead – Drilon

By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Dec. 17 (PNA) – The Senate may not be able to pass the substitute bill of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) this year but it is not........»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinestodaRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

NSC exec: Gentleman’s agreement not binding

The Philippines will not do anything to jeopardize its occupation of Ayungin Shoal, National Security Council assistant director general Jonathan Malaya said yesterday, underscoring that former president Rodrigo Duterte’s “gentleman’s agreement” with China is not legally binding......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

'How do you deal with a neighbour...': Jaishankar slams Pakistan over 'industry level' terrorism

Singapore, March 24 (ANI): Emphasising the complex situation of dealing with a neighbour like Pakistan, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that Islamabad uses terrorism as an instrument of statecraft and does not even hide from the fact. He affirmed that India will not skirt this problem anymore and the mood in the country is not to overlook the issue of terrorism. The EAM, who is in Singapore as part of his thre.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024