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Women share their own ultimate stories for a chance to get a surprise

Cream Silk
Posted at Nov 07 05:33 PM

As Cream Silk seeks to empower women, the brand has also invited women to a special treat at an exclusive salon. Read more »

Following the steps of Cream Silk’s 100 Ultimate Women, women shared their own ultimate stories

Cream Silk
Updated as of Nov 07 06:32 PM

100 women. 100 ultimate stories. Read more »

Women in tech call for greater roles as #MeToo hits

Belinda Goldsmith, Thomson Reuters Foundation
Posted at Nov 07 07:04 AM

The ninth Web Summit comes amid growing concerns about sexism in the tech world with thousands of Google employees walking out last week to protest the company's response to sexual misconduct and workplace inequality. Read more »

Female traffic lights mark century of women's vote in Lithuania

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 03 07:04 PM

Lithuania's capital Vilnius on Friday installed new traffic lights featuring female symbols to celebrate the 100th anniversary of women getting the vote in the Baltic state. Read more »

You need a crazy woman in your life, here’s why

Celine Lopez
Updated as of Nov 03 08:55 AM

Strong, independent, and intelligent women are not for sissies, but they’re the kind of “crazy” you need in your life. Read more »

28 'ibinubugaw' nasagip sa resort sa Laguna

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 03 12:12 AM

Ilan sa mga nasagip na balak umano ibugaw ay pawang mga menor de edad pa Read more »

Businesses bank on women for financial and social gains

Lin Taylor, Thomson Reuters Foundation
Posted at Nov 01 08:19 AM

Female entrepreneurs often face more obstacles than men, including a lack of access to finance, business networks, international markets and role models. Read more »

Pulis na inakusahang nanggahasa ng dalagita, na-inquest na

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 30 02:26 AM

Sumalang na kanina sa inquest proceedings ang pulis na inakusahan ng panggagahasa sa isang 15 anyos na dalagita na anak ng isang drug suspek. Read more »

Duterte didn’t mean to offend with 'spit' remark - Palace

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 29 05:24 PM

MANILA - Malacañang on Monday maintained that President Rodrigo Duterte respects women after the chief executive drew flak for his “spit” remark. Read more »

Women urged to share 'ultimate' stories

Cream Silk
Posted at Oct 29 11:36 AM

There are 'ultimate women' enjoying their limelight. But, there are also others waiting to be discovered. Read more »

In the fast lane: Female motortaxi drivers on the rise in Bangkok

Thanaporn Promyamyai, Dene-Hern Chen
Posted at Oct 28 11:34 AM

Although no official figures are available, observers say more women are choosing to brave the risky traffic-logged roads and discrimination for the flexible work schedule, which allows them ownership over their lives. Read more »

Vatican meeting ends with call for greater role for women in Church

Philip Pullella, Reuters
Updated as of Oct 28 05:58 PM

The role of women took center stage at the synod, which was focused on reaching out to young people but has been overshadowed by the scandal over sex abuse in the Church and acrimony between social conservatives and reformers. Read more »

Babaeng guard sa subdivision, nabugbog

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 25 09:22 PM

Pinaghahanap ngayon ng mga awtoridad ang lalaking nambugbog umano ng babaeng guwardiya na pumigil sa tangkang paglabas nito sa gate na para lang sa mga residente ng subdivision.  Read more »

Meghan takes spotlight in Fiji to back female education

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 24 09:30 AM

British royal Meghan Markle recounted her own struggles to afford university as she passionately promoted female education to Fijian students in her first speech of the Oceania royal tour Wednesday.   Read more »

Week 34 of pregnancy reduces breast cancer risk: study

Patrick Galey, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 24 08:23 AM

Women's bodies undergo a "striking" change during a specific week of pregnancy that can significantly reduce their risk of developing breast cancer later in life, scientists said Tuesday.   Read more »

Japan probe finds more universities discriminated against women

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 23 05:06 PM

TOKYO - A Japanese government probe has uncovered more cases of universities discriminating against female applicants in an investigation prompted by a scandal at a Tokyo medical school.   Read more »

Duterte on kissing women: The rich put malice where there is no malice

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 21 01:41 AM

Duterte was heavily criticized for kissing on the lips a woman in front of hundreds of OFWs in Seoul, where he was on an official visit in June. Read more »

‘Not enough’ women running in 2019 elections, says Comelec’s Guanzon

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 18 01:13 AM

The country is "still a patriarchal society where men control the economy of the family and remain as the gatekeepers of political parties," the Comelec official said. Read more »

Hontiveros defends expanded maternity leave

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 14 04:04 PM

Contrary to the fears of an employers' group, the proposal to expand paid maternity leave will benefit companies, Senator Risa Hontiveros said Sunday. Read more »

IN FOCUS: Filipina queens take the world by storm with beauty, brains, and big hearts

Rona Niccola M. Villanueva
Posted at Oct 12 07:05 PM

Let these three beauty queens be inspiration to go beyond what is often thought possible! Read more »