Call for Nominations: Re-Opening of the Selection for the Philippine Women’s Rights Representative to the ACWC The ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC) was inaugurated during the 16th ASEAN Summit held in Ha Noi, Vietnam last 07 April 2010. The Philippines, through the Department of Social continue reading : Call for Nominations: Re-Opening of the Selection for the Philippine Women’s Rights Representative to the ACWC

PH maintains rank as 7th worldwide, 1st in Asia in closing gender gap For 11 consecutive years, the Philippines maintains its position as the lead Asian country in closing the gender gap, according to the 2016 Global Gender Gap Index (GGI) Report released annually by the World Economic Forum (WEF). The country landed at 7th continue reading : PH maintains rank as 7th worldwide, 1st in Asia in closing gender gap

PCW presents women’s priority agenda for 17th Congress The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), the lead agency that makes government work for the promotion, protection and fulfillment of women’s human rights, gender equality and women’s empowerment, presented the 12 Women’s Priority Legislative Agenda (WPLA) for the 17th Congress on October 18 at the Speaker’s Social continue reading : PCW presents women’s priority agenda for 17th Congress

Oath taking of PCW Chairperson Rhodora T. Masilang-Bucoy PCW Chairperson Rhodora T. Masilang-Bucoy took ​her ​oath of office before President Rodrigo Roa Duterte  on October 11, 2016 in Malacañan Palace, Manila. Photos courtesy of Presidential Photographers Division

Bucoy of UP Cebu is the new PCW Chairperson President Rodrigo Roa Duterte appointed Dr. Rhodora T. Masilang-Bucoy as Chairperson of the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) effective today. She is set to take her oath of office before the Chief Executive on October 11 in Malacañan Palace, Manila. “I am deeply honored to serve continue reading : Bucoy of UP Cebu is the new PCW Chairperson

Breastfeeding times two While many mothers easily gave up on breastfeeding, here is a first-time mom who took courage to nurse not only one but two little girls all at the same time. Meet Anabel Dela Serna-De Jesus, 35 years old, and mommy to premature babies Alyssa and Eliana. Being a licensed nutritionist-dietician herself, Anabel continue reading : Breastfeeding times two

Improved education on disaster risk reduction and management tops women’s wish list for Duterte gov’t Filipino women and men call on the government to improve education, awareness-raising, and women’s participation in climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction and management towards building resilient communities. This is based on the results of the “Agenda Ni Juana continue reading : Improved education on disaster risk reduction and management tops women’s wish list for Duterte gov’t

PCW pays tribute to former Commissioner, first Filipina chair of UN CSW The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) is one with the nation in celebrating the life of its former Commissioner and outstanding Filipina woman leader who has put the Philippines on the international map. On July 14, former Senator Helena Z Benitez succumbed to continue reading : PCW pays tribute to former Commissioner, first Filipina chair of UN CSW

PCW denounces victim blaming, shaming The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) strongly denounces all forms of victim blaming and shaming as such act promotes the culture of misogyny that justifies and normalizes abuses against women. The PCW expresses its concern over the actions of the hosts of noontime show “Eat Bulaga” who hastily indicted and continue reading : PCW denounces victim blaming, shaming

GPH – UN Body Conclude Constructive Dialogue on the Implementation of International Women’s Human Rights Treaty The Philippine government presented its combined 7th and 8th periodic report at the 64th Session of the United Nations (UN) Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women in Geneva, Switzerland on July 5, 2016. The Committee oversees the continue reading : GPH – UN Body Conclude Constructive Dialogue on the Implementation of International Women’s Human Rights Treaty

Message of the outgoing Chairperson of the Philippine Commission on Women When I was informed that President Aquino appointed me as Chairperson of the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) in December 2010, I could not help saying “Wow! What an honor to be a ‘balikbayan’ to NCRFW, the former name of PCW when I resigned continue reading : Message of the outgoing Chairperson of the Philippine Commission on Women

PCW congratulates PH Ambassador Manalo’s win in UN CEDAW The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), the lead agency that makes government work for the promotion, protection and fulfillment of women’s human rights, gender equality and women’s empowerment, congratulates Ambassador Rosario G. Manalo for winning a seat in the United Nation’s (UN) Committee on the Elimination continue reading : PCW congratulates PH Ambassador Manalo’s win in UN CEDAW

PCW, COA inks deal to improve audit of gender budget Another milestone in the implementation of the Magna Carta of Women (MCW) is underway with the recent collaboration between the Commission on Audit (COA) and the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) on knowledge-sharing and capability development program on mainstreaming gender and development (GAD) concerns in continue reading : PCW, COA inks deal to improve audit of gender budget

PCW convenes 1st Gender and Development Resource Pool Assembly Sixty-nine (69) PCW-certified Gender and Development(GAD) practitioners from all over the country participated in the 1stGAD Resource Pool Assembly convened by the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) on June 1-3, 2016 at Hotel H2O, Manila. The participants are members of the now 89-person group of individual continue reading : PCW convenes 1st Gender and Development Resource Pool Assembly

PCW, DDB’s campaign on domestic violence wins Tambuli Bronze Award The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and DDB Group Philippines’s #KnockOutDomesticViolence Campaign bagged the 2016 Asia Pacific Tambuli Bronze Award for Integrated Media Category. The winning campaign shares the same spot with India’s “Track the Bite” Campaign, Philippine GMA Network’s “Share the Love” Campaign, Philippine Golden Arches continue reading : PCW, DDB’s campaign on domestic violence wins Tambuli Bronze Award

PCW congratulates newly-elected women leaders The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), the lead agency that makes government work for the promotion, protection and fulfillment of women’s human rights and gender equality and women’s empowerment, congratulates the women who braved the recent national and local elections and likewise dared to enter politics which is still viewed continue reading : PCW congratulates newly-elected women leaders

PCW Statement on the 79th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage in the Philippines Practice Women’s Vote! The 79th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage in the country today comes very timely as the 2016 National Elections is fast approaching. As we cast our votes, let us give justice to the women and men who worked hard for women’s continue reading : PCW Statement on the 79th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage in the Philippines

Statement of MOVE-Aklan on Rape Jokes MOVE AKLAN SPEAKS OUT AGAINST RAPE Last year MOVE Aklan denounced the lewd performance of dancers in a political campaign in Laguna, again, the country is confronted with unconscionable realities that demean women brought about by machismo and the perpetuation of rape culture as manifested by recent treatment of continue reading : Statement of MOVE-Aklan on Rape Jokes

Rape is a heinous crime, not a laughing matter Rape is a gross violation of human rights and wholly not acceptable. No one, regardless of a person’s age, sex, physical appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, race, social status, disability, or profession deserves to be raped. The Philippine National Police (PNP) records show that for continue reading : Rape is a heinous crime, not a laughing matter

More than 8,000 Juanas, Juan to ‘vote’ for priority women’s issues With less than two months before the most anticipated 2016 National Elections, ‘Juanas’ and ‘Juans’ can already exercise their right to vote –not for qualified candidates but for women’s issues which should be prioritized by the next administration. About 8,000 participants from government agencies, continue reading : More than 8,000 Juanas, Juan to ‘vote’ for priority women’s issues

Gov’t, media reps gather to update guidebook towards gender-fair media At least 38 representatives from private-owned and government-run media organizations, as well civil society organizations (CSOs) and educator’s groups that deal with mass media gathered in a co-creation workshop of the media guide to implement Section 16 of Republic Act 9710 or the Magna Carta continue reading : Gov’t, media reps gather to update guidebook towards gender-fair media

Profiling of the Sixth Batch of PCW GAD Resource Pool Members The GAD Resource Pool (GR Pool), which is one of the components of the National (GAD) Resource Program (NGRP), is composed of individual GAD practitioners tapped by the PCW to provide Technical Assistance (TA) in GAD Mainstreaming to National Government Agencies (NGAs) and Local continue reading : Profiling of the Sixth Batch of PCW GAD Resource Pool Members

PCW welcomes Balmes as new Deputy Executive Director The PCW family welcomes Maria Kristine Josefina G. Balmes as its new Deputy Executive Director. A former Councilor of Batangas City, her advocacy includes women and children’s rights, urban poor and environment. Balmes was appointed by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on June 27.

PCW conducts 2nd Assembly of GAD Resource Pool; Use of GAD Budget to Address SOGIE Issues Clarified Ninety-six of the growing number of Gender and Development (GAD) Resource Pool members certified by the Philippine Commission on Women participated in the three-day assembly hosted by the Commission on June 28-30, 2017 at the Hive Hotel and continue reading : PCW conducts 2nd Assembly of GAD Resource Pool; Use of GAD Budget to Address SOGIE Issues Clarified

PCW inks deal with private organizations to help empower women micro entrepreneurs Women-led and women-owned micro enterprises in the Philippines can look forward to better access to vital training and financing needs to expand and level up their existing businesses. The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) which is the project holder of Supporting Women’s Economic continue reading : PCW inks deal with private organizations to help empower women micro entrepreneurs

Philippines joins Menstrual Hygiene Day observance for the first time The Philippines has joined other 34 countries around the world in support of the international observance of Menstrual Hygiene Day by holding a forum and conduct of other multimedia campaigns. On May 26, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), in partnership with the Department of continue reading : Philippines joins Menstrual Hygiene Day observance for the first time

PCW bats for Taguiwalo as DSWD Secretary; dismayed over uncalled for mockery of her being a solo parent The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) supports the confirmation of the appointment of Dr. Judy M. Taguiwalo as Secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). DSWD is a member of the PCW Board. We continue reading : PCW bats for Taguiwalo as DSWD Secretary; dismayed over uncalled for mockery of her being a solo parent

PCW pays tribute to its former Chairperson, women’s rights champion Senator Shahani The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) is one with the nation in remembering the life and works of its former Chairperson, Leticia Ramos Shahani. Her passion to advance women’s rights is immeasurable. On March 20, former Senator Leticia Ramos-Shahani, feminist, diplomat and farmer continue reading : PCW pays tribute to its former Chairperson, women’s rights champion Senator Shahani

NU’s ‘Herdroid’ is the Magna Carta of Women Mobile App The lifestyle android-based application of the National University has been hailed as the Magna Carta of Women mobile application. Said mobile app, dubbed as “Herdroid,” aims to serve as a crime deterrent to increase protection and security of women from all kinds of violence against continue reading : NU’s ‘Herdroid’ is the Magna Carta of Women Mobile App

PCW pays tribute to its former Chairperson, women’s rights champion Senator Shahani The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) is one with the nation in remembering the life and works of its former Chairperson, Leticia Ramos Shahani. Her passion to advance women’s rights is immeasurable. On March 20, former Senator Leticia Ramos-Shahani, feminist, diplomat and farmer continue reading : PCW pays tribute to its former Chairperson, women’s rights champion Senator Shahani

2017 Women’s Month Celebration focuses on ‘Change’, implementation of MCW Women are potent agents of positive changes in our society. Thus, “real change” can be only achieved when women and men work hand-in-hand to foster an environment that is empowering to both sexes. This is the highlight of the 2017 National Women’s Month Celebration (PCW) continue reading : 2017 Women’s Month Celebration focuses on ‘Change’, implementation of MCW

Gov’t agencies, private organizations offer treats on International Women’s Day Women and girls from various parts of the country may enjoy discounts and freebies in celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8. First launched in March 2015 during the National Women’s Month Celebration, Serbisyo Para Kay Juana was offered to honor, recognize and thank continue reading : Gov’t agencies, private organizations offer treats on International Women’s Day

PCW Message for the 2017 National Women’s Month Celebration During last year’s National Women’s Month Celebration (NWMC), the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) called for the inclusion of women’s issues and concerns in the development agenda of the incoming government. The call continues to reverberate this year as we endeavor to ensure that the reforms continue reading : PCW Message for the 2017 National Women’s Month Celebration

PCW joins 2017 One Billion Rising to end exploitation against women On Valentine’s Day, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) joined estimated 3,000 individuals who called for work, land, peace and ending Violence Against Women (VAW) at the Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila. Participants from the PCW along with other agencies like the Department of Social continue reading : PCW joins 2017 One Billion Rising to end exploitation against women

PCW, NATCCO seals partnership to promote women’s economic empowerment The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and the National Confederation of Cooperatives (NATTCO Network) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to support the government’s efforts in women economic empowerment. Under the deal, the PCW will provide technical and financial support for NATTCO to implement activities under continue reading : PCW, NATCCO seals partnership to promote women’s economic empowerment

PCW Message on its 42nd Founding Anniversary The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) welcomes another year with renewed faith, energy and optimism to better serve Filipino women, children and men this 2017 and beyond. Looking back, the National Commission for the Role of the Filipino Women (NCRFW), established as an advisory body on policies and continue reading : PCW Message on its 42nd Founding Anniversary

Event Guidelines -November 25 kick-off activity Pre-registration This event is open to the public for free. Interested individuals, parties, organizations, or agencies may register online.   There is no limit on the number of participants per organization. However, registration is accepted on first come, first served basis. You will receive an e-mail informing you of the status of your continue reading : Event Guidelines -November 25 kick-off activity

PCW Message on the observance of the 2016 18-Day Campaign to End VAW A community that is free from Violence Against Women (VAW) isn’t really that far-fetched, especially when everyone is committed and eager to do their share in pursuing this as a common vision. With the theme “VAW-free community starts with me,” this year’s continue reading : PCW Message on the observance of the 2016 18-Day Campaign to End VAW

National campaign highlights everyone’s role in making PH VAW-free “When we work together, we can be VAW-free.” Taking off from this message of the 2015 campaign to end violence against women (VAW), the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) leads the nation in the 2016 observance of the 18-Day Campaign to End VAW with the theme, continue reading : National campaign highlights everyone’s role in making PH VAW-free

PCW, DOT to ‘orange’ 18 PH destinations for 18 Days as part of campaign to end Violence Against Women The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and the Department of Tourism (DOT) with its attached agencies has partnered to “orange” 18 Philippine tourist destinations in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao to promote public awareness on Violence Against continue reading : PCW, DOT to ‘orange’ 18 PH destinations for 18 Days as part of campaign to end Violence Against Women