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SM malls to begin installing 'all-gender' restrooms in November

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 11 08:27 PM

All-gender restrooms will be installed in select SM Supermalls in the capital starting November, its operator said Thursday.  Read more »

Japanese MP makes waves by linking same-sex marriage to revising constitution

Linda Sieg, Reuters
Posted at Oct 04 06:51 PM

A conservative ally of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has called for discussion on revising Japan's constitution to allow same-sex marriage, annoying colleagues in the ruling party who are against it and also opposition parliamentarians who say enacting a simple law would clear the way. Read more »

Pinoy artist creates mural promoting gender identities

Albert Bataclan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 02 04:17 PM

A mural created by a Filipino-American artist promoting gender and equality awareness was unveiled at the Transgender Health and Wellness Center in Cathedral City, California.   Read more »

Philippines has room for more women in top corporate posts, MAP says

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Posted at Sep 30 12:02 PM

The Philippines needs to do more to bring more women to top corporate positions, a manager's guild says. The country still lacks enough women in so-called "c suite" posts despite improving its ranking in the world gender gap index, according to the Management Association of the Philippines. Read more »

Palace bats for general anti-discrimination bill

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 12 03:05 PM

A proposed law against discrimination should cover all forms of prejudice and not just bigotry, Malacañang said Thursday. Read more »

Palace: Duterte to certify as urgent anti-discrimination bill, not SOGIE bill

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 12 12:07 AM

The Palace made clear President Rodrigo Duterte is only willing to certify as urgent a more comprehensive anti-discrimination bill instead of one that is focused on prohibiting gender-based discrimination. Read more »

TINGNAN: 'Gender neutral' na mga banyo sa Quezon City Hall

Aleta Nieva-Nishimori, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 24 01:44 PM

Nagpaskil na ng "All Gender" signs ang pamahalaang lungsod ng Quezon sa mga banyo sa loob ng city hall compound na aangkop sa paggamit ng lahat ng kasarian. Read more »

Fate of SOGIE Equality bill up to lawmakers: Panelo

Pia Gutierrez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 23 04:52 PM

MANILA - The passage of the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) Equality bill will still be up to the decision of lawmakers, even as President Duterte has expressed his support for the landmark measure, Presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo said. Read more »

China's parliament rules out allowing same-sex marriage

Ben Blanchard, Reuters
Posted at Aug 21 03:45 PM

Limiting marriage to a relationship between a man and a woman will remain China's legal position, a parliament spokesman said on Wednesday, ruling out following neighboring Taiwan in allowing same-sex marriage, despite pressure from activists. Read more »

LOOK: Gretchen Diez visits Malacañang, meets Duterte

Pia Gutierrez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 19 09:55 PM

MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday met transgender woman Gretchen Diez in Malacañang, a photo sent by Senator Christopher "Bong" Go showed. Read more »

Mayor Isko: Manila is LGBT-friendly

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 16 07:51 PM

MANILA - Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno on Friday said Metro Manila’s capital is friendly to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. Read more »

Catriona Gray raises rainbow flag for LGBT rights

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 15 12:10 PM

Miss Universe winner Catriona Gray on Thursday called on lawmakers to approve a bill protecting the LGBT community from hate crimes and prejudice, after a transgender woman was arrested for using the ladies' restroom at a Quezon City mall. Read more »

TINGNAN: Pride pedestrian lane sa Iloilo

Joyce Ann Clavecillas, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 30 06:17 PM

Layon nitong maipakita sa publiko na ang kanilang bayan ay nagbbibigay-respeto sa mga miyembro ng LGBT community. Read more »

We need money 'Sheroes' among us

Aneth Ng-Lim
Updated as of Mar 25 12:20 PM

If more of our women are working today and owning businesses, and making or taking part in money decisions, why are men still viewed as the money heroes? Read more »

Women more 'humble, cautious' when applying for jobs: LinkedIn

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Updated as of Mar 25 12:04 PM

Men tend to be “more eager” to demonstrate their strength compared to women who want to ensure that their capabilities are compatible with the available job. Read more »

Gender balance a 'win-win' for firms, says International Finance Corp

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 11 04:43 PM

Access to startup capital, which is often times "severely restricted" for women, reaches up to 12 percent in gender-balanced teams compared to 7 percent in non-balanced environments.  Read more »

Duterte cites need for 'enabling environment' to empower women

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 08 02:44 PM

MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday called on institutions to work on addressing of strategic needs of women and recognize their innumerable contributions to society, as the world celebrates International Women’s Day. Read more »

Gender parity at work only possible if men do more at home: UN

Nina Larson, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 07 08:44 PM

The report said that differences in education levels seemed to have little to do with the differences in pay. Read more »

Meghan Markle to help vulnerable women 'reach for the stars'

Emma Batha, Reuters
Posted at Jan 11 05:42 AM

LONDON - A British charity transforming the lives of some of the country's most vulnerable women said on Thursday Meghan Markle would help them "reach for the stars" as it announced she had become a patron. Read more »

Philippines is world's 8th best in gender equality, top in Asia: report

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Posted at Dec 19 04:54 PM

Manila ranked 8th in this year's Global Gender Gap report, higher by 2 notches from last year's ranking. Read more »