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Meet the teacher championing 'mentoring mentors'

Jaehwa Bernardo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 23 05:00 AM

Teacher Christine Joy Aguila has been recognized for her innovative teaching strategies and efforts in training other mentors in the regions. Read more »

Jane de Leon names Angel Aquino, Darna co-stars as 'empowered women'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 21 10:42 PM

Actress Jane de Leon named some of the stars that she thinks are empowered women in the industry. Read more »

Noelle Wenceslao defies height, depth limits

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 21 12:04 PM

Noelle Cristina Wenceslao, one of the first 3 Filipinas to reach the summit of Mt. Everest in 2007, is currently a diver for the coast guard. Read more »

Another Filipino 'comfort woman' dies

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 20 01:53 PM

Filipino 'comfort woman' Hilaria Bustamante has died, the group Lila Pilipina announced early Monday. Read more »

Gov’t urged to act fast on UN panel’s view on WWII sexual abuse issue in PH

Rose Carmelle Lacuata, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 19 06:27 PM

The UN committee called on Manila to provide the sexual abuse survivors full reparation, "including material compensation and an official apology for the continuing discrimination." Read more »

Reparation, support to Malaya Lolas urged

Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 19 04:37 PM

The UN CEDAW asked the Philippine government to provide reparation, social support & recognition to Filipino comfort women, victims of military sexual abuse by the Japanese army during World War II. Read more »

Women fight in tandem with LGBT community for their rights: advocate

Josiah Antonio, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 20 06:09 PM

Women and the LGBT community fight in tandem for their rights, Bahaghari chairperson Reyna Valmores said. Read more »

Fire Olympics nilahukan ng mga kababaihan sa Maynila

Karen de Guzman, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 18 10:25 AM

Pinangunahan ng Bureau of Fire Manila ang Fire Olympics para sa mga kababaihan, sa pagdiriwang ng Women’s Month at Fire Prevention Month. Read more »

When women work together, great things happen

SM Supermalls
Updated as of Mar 17 05:05 PM

Great things are happening for women this month. Read more »

This 'mermaid' wants marine conservation to be part of our world

Benise Balaoing, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 20 06:07 PM

Anna Oposa, 'Chief Mermaid' of Save Philippine Seas, says women's nurturing side is an advantage in marine conservation. Read more »

Half of women scientists worldwide sexually harassed: survey

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 17 02:28 AM

Just one in five of the victims reported the harassment to their institution. Read more »

Remarkable Women: Jiu-jitsu champ Meggie Ochoa

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 16 10:20 AM

Jiu-jitsu champ Meggie Ochoa wasn't always into contact sports. Read more »

Funeral held in UK for stabbed transgender girl

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 16 03:30 AM

Family and friends of a 16-year-old British transgender girl who was stabbed to death in a park paid their last respects on Wednesday at her funeral. Read more »

Saab Magalona seeks to inspire by being authentic

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 16 10:20 AM

Sharing her everyday life in her podcast 'Wake Up With Jim & Saab,' Saab Magalona strives to uplift and spark inspiration through her stories and unfiltered self. Read more »

Chef Johanne Siy cooks up a storm in Singapore's food scene

Shiela Reyes, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 15 11:19 AM

Johanne Siy, head chef of the acclaimed Lolla in Singapore, was recently hailed Asia's best female chef in 2023. Read more »

PH urged to compensate, apologize to comfort women

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 14 10:13 AM

The Philippines must provide full reparation and issue an apology to Filipino victims of sexual slavery by the Japanese military during World War II. Read more »

Filipino-Canadian short film premieres at Vancouver International Women Film Festival

Rowena Papasin | TFC News Vancouver
Updated as of Mar 13 04:15 PM

A Filipino-Canadian filmmaker’s short film has premiered at the Vancouver International Women Film Festival in British Columbia. Read more »

CHR pushes for full reparation of comfort women following UN report

Adrian Ayalin, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 13 11:12 PM

The CHR urged the Philippine government to follow the recommendation made by the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women to provide full reparation to Filipina comfort women during World War II. Read more »

Amazing Women: For Mela Habijan, womanhood 'a gift worth treasuring'

Josiah Antonio, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 13 01:02 AM

Mela Habijan said that a lot of her dreams came true when she finally embraced her womanhood in 2017. Read more »

Gov't to 'study, submit' reply on comfort women issue

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 11 09:53 AM

The government will 'study and submit a written response' to the UN panel that found the Philippines in violation of its obligation to Filipino comfort women. Read more »