Women empowering women
As we celebrate National Women’s Month in March, here are inspiring messages from women leaders of different industries and sectors......»»
Michael Angelo Yambok: Empowering communities through cultural work
ALABEL, Sarangani (MindaNews / 18 February) — For Michael Angelo “Yumi” Yambok, being a cultural worker for the Tboli people is a family tradition. His grandparents and parents, aunts and uncles, were cultural workers — they helped uplift the lives of the Tboli communities and left such a profound impact on their lives. In the […].....»»
Operation Second Chance empowers CICLs thru livelihood programs
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Operation Second Chance Center (CCOSCC) in Barangay Kalunasan is empowering its young wards with innovative livelihood programs in a bid to transform their lives. Portia Basmayor, the executive director of CCOSCC, said the center aims to equip the 67 Children in Conflict with Law (CICL) with essential skills for.....»»
Empowering stakeholders for better liver care
In the just-concluded month of January, the country marked the annual observance of liver cancer and viral hepatitis prevention and awareness......»»
SM Foundation College Scholarship Application opens February 1
The SM College Scholarship Program, pioneered by the visionary Henry Sy Sr., has transformed the lives of over 4,000 graduates, empowering them to hone their skills and uplift their family from the intergenerational cycle of poverty......»»
Multi-hazard platform empowers Filipinos to report disasters in real-time
MapaKalamidad.ph aims to enhance disaster preparedness and response efforts in the Philippines by empowering citizens to share critical information in the face of hazards. .....»»
Ariana Grande gives Madonna vibes in comeback single yes, and?
Pop singer Ariana Grande is back with her first single since the pandemic with the empowering track "yes, and?".....»»
DavNor’s IP women charity beneficiaries
BAE Rosita Q. Zafra, President of the IP Women Federation in Davao del Norte and the Island Garden City of Samal (Igacos), expressed gratitude as Indigenous People (IP) women were named beneficiaries of a charity event held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at the Philippine Women’s College of Davao (PWC)......»»
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.”.....»»
Women s Voices Have Power to Drive Change
Every March 8, International Women's Day, women flood the streets in countries around the world to commemorate hard-won victories for women's rights and to fight for more. It's a time to celebrate advances while sharing our frustrations about too-slow progress or even backsliding.But we're only able to express our joy and rage when we enjoy freedom of expression. Without it, realizing other rights is nearly impo.....»»
PCOS: Understanding it; its impact on women’s health
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Approximately one in every 10 women worldwide experiences one of the most common reproductive health issues among women, the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). It is a common hormonal condition that affects women of reproductive age which commonly causes hormonal imbalances, irregular periods, and hampers ovulation necessary for pregnancy. Lilian, 23, is.....»»
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......»»
Women s Month: PDEA women agents honored in Buy Bust Queen
In time for Women’s Month, women agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) will be honored in the film “Buy Bust Queen.”.....»»
Women empower women
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Women’s PBA 3×3 set for return
MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine women’s basketball scene will get a shot in the arm with the return of the Women’s Philippine Basketball Association (WPBA) 3×3. The WPBA 3×3 comes back after a seven-year absence with six teams including two Gilas squads, in an Invitational tournament set on January 22. “We will include the women’s eliminations in the.....»»
Marigold Lebumfacil: A woman in community development and empowerment
Today more than ever, women are breaking stereotypes and boundaries. Going beyond perceived traditional roles, women are more immersed in building resilient communities and uplifting individuals, all the while intensifying the push for a more inclusive, diverse, and gender equal society. They flourish in different fields like never before — a true testament to women.....»»
Asian Wrestling Championships 2024: Anju, Harshita shine with silver medal wins, Antim settles for bronze
Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], April 15 (ANI): India wrestlers Anju and Harshita produced remarkable performances as they bagged a silver medal each in the Asian Wrestling Championships 2024 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Anju won silver in the women's 53kg weight category, while Harshita finished second in the women's 72kg category. Manisha and Antim Panghal also secured bronze medals in the women's 62kg and 65kg weight classes, respect.....»»
Accenture Philippines Highlights Importance of Mentorship in International Women’s Month celebration
The world celebrates International Women’s Day annually and this year’s theme collectively calls on businesses and society to #InspireInclusion. As a leader and top employer in the information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) industry, Accenture in the Philippines joined the celebration with a Leaders’ Summit that celebrated and empowered women to be without limits […].....»»
Philippines cops silver in Women s Asia & Oceania ice hockey tilt
The Philippine women’s ice hockey team fell a victory short of clinching the gold medal in their first tournament back, finishing second behind Iran in the 2024 IIHF Women’s Asia & Oceania Cup in Kyrgyzstan......»»
A PhD Student s Resilience: Defying Signal Challengesfor Online Learning
By Genevieve Balance KupangThough International Women's Month (March) has just come to a close, I would like to greet and celebrate the inspiring women who contribute, persevere, and achieve something for humanity every day! Here is to honoring and uplifting women everywhere!As a facilitator of adult learning, there's a constant joy in serving as an educator. In the narrative I'm about to share,.....»»
Women s Month: Women drivers feted, share inspiring road stories
A 66-year-old single mother, a fresh graduate of Criminology and a former warehouse staff may not have anything in common at first glance, but all three women said they have found an avenue that gives them equal footing with men — and it pays well, too......»»