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From Luzon to Visayas to Mindanao, #GirlsCan

Aneth Ng-Lim
Updated as of Oct 11 04:37 PM

Today is International Day of the Girl, and I gladly grab the excuse to write about young girls and how we each can help set the stage for their brighter future. Read more »

Youth leader seeks safe virtual spaces after online sexual harassment

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 04 02:23 PM

A youth leader whose speech was interrupted at an online event called for safer virtual spaces for women as she stressed that she wants to be associated more with the cause she is fighting for. Read more »

ECQ helped launch new business for 63-year old widow

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Mar 29 11:12 AM

Three letters guaranteed to strike fear, or should I write terror, into the hearts of every business owner are E, C and Q. Read more »

How sharing positive stories can empower every woman

Avon
Updated as of Mar 24 05:45 PM

Did you know that women find strength in listening to the experiences of other women and sharing their own? Read more »

SM ''Women at Work'' webinar arms entrepreneurs with tools to grow their business

SM Supermalls
Posted at Mar 23 01:03 PM

Create a roadmap for success, pivot your marketing, and understand your customer are just some of the lessons imparted on women entrepreneurs at the recent ''Women at Work'' webinar. Read more »

Baking Her Way through COVID-19 Pandemic

Aneth Ng-Lim
Updated as of Mar 22 03:21 PM

Can a “pasalubong” store stay open for business amidst a nationwide quarantine? Read more »

Helping Filipinas find their voice amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Aneth Ng-Lim
Updated as of Mar 15 11:00 AM

Many lives have been upended by the raging COVID-19 health crisis, and media entrepreneur Jannelle So was no exception. Read more »

Creating opportunities for women in e-commerce

Lazada
Updated as of Mar 15 10:54 AM

The local e-commerce space is thriving and with the help of platforms such as Lazada, inspiring women entrepreneurs in it are recognized and celebrated. Read more »

Connected women are key to pandemic recovery in the Philippines

Beth Ann Lim, director for APAC Policy Programs and Government Outreach, Facebook
Posted at Mar 11 06:56 PM

Women represent half the world’s population and half of its potential to grow, create opportunities and to overcome poverty.  Read more »

Investment banker turned organic farmer fights hunger in rural PH

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Mar 08 11:12 AM

Today, on International Women’s Day, let me turn the spotlight on New York banking community’s loss which became Capiz’s farming livelihood gain. Read more »

‘Paano mo nasisikmura?’ Gabriela solon slams Duterte’s ‘women empowerment’ call

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 04 07:31 PM

The party-list said organization members would not be fooled by the chief executive's latest "women empowerment" message.  Read more »

Women suffer 54 percent of pandemic job losses: IFC official

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 27 04:32 PM

IFC said this has pushed over 50 million women into poverty during the pandemic, as they mostly work in services, tourism and retail sectors -- which are the hardest hit by the lockdown restrictions. Read more »

Dela Rosa tells Drilon: You are my 'idol' in lawmaking

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 03 10:52 PM

Sen. Ronald Dela Rosa on Monday called Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon his "idol" in lawmaking as the two senators debated on a proposal that sought to increase the number of women in the police force. Read more »

Before you post that selfie, here’s what you should know about the black-and-white challenge

ANCX
Updated as of Jul 29 03:56 PM

A little primer for all those BW photos you’ve been seeing on your feed. BY JACS T. SAMPAYAN Read more »

‘Challenge accepted’: Why women are posting black-and-white selfies

Taylor Lorenz, The New York Times
Posted at Jul 28 11:56 AM

The premise of the “challenge accepted” trend is that these photos promote female empowerment, and that nominating friends to take part in the campaign is a way for women to support each other. So far, more than 3 million photos have been uploaded with the #ChallengeAccepted hashtag; many more have appeared without it.   Read more »

Kelsey Merritt bibida na rin sa modeling projects sa Pilipinas

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 02 08:47 PM

Kahit kaliwa't kanan ang trabaho sa Amerika, all set ang international Pinay model na si Kelsey Merritt sa mga modeling project sa Pilipinas.  Read more »

Dela Rosa, Hontiveros want more female cops

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 02 01:24 AM

Two senators on Monday pushed to increase the number of policewomen in the Philippine National Police, saying gender should not be the basis of recruitment in the country's law enforcement agencies. Read more »

Robredo wants to empower women through entrepreneurship

Adrian Ayalin, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 06 03:05 PM

Vice President Leni Robredo encouraged first-time women entrepreneurs to expand their businesses as she revealed that empowering wives has become her personal advocacy from her experience as a young lawyer in Naga City. Read more »

Patch Magtanong grateful for ‘chance to speak my truth’ in Miss International

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 17 07:19 PM

Bea Patricia “Patch” Magtanong, the Philippines’ bet in the 2019 Miss International pageant, expressed gratitude for being able to deliver her speech in the competition, which focused on women empowerment. Read more »

'A great role model for women': US official praises VP Robredo's acceptance of drug czar role

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 14 12:21 PM

MANILA - Vice President Leni Robredo's move of accepting the drug czar position despite challenges and criticisms is a perfect example of women trying to make a difference in their societies, a US Senior Police adviser said on Thursday.   Read more »