Philippines Assumes Chairship of the ASEAN Committee on Women; Member States and Development Partners Strengthen Commitment to Gender Equality in the Region

Philippines Assumes Chairship of the ASEAN Committee on Women; Member States and Development Partners Strengthen Commitment to Gender Equality in the Region In affirmation of ASEAN’s continuing pursuit of gender equality and women’s empowerment, the 24th Meeting of the ASEAN Committee on Women (ACW) was convened on November 10, 2025, and hosted by the Philippines continue reading : Philippines Assumes Chairship of the ASEAN Committee on Women; Member States and Development Partners Strengthen Commitment to Gender Equality in the Region

PH Hosts ASEAN Meetings on Advancing the Rights of Women and Children

PH Hosts ASEAN Meetings on Advancing the Rights of Women and Children The Philippines, through the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), is hosting high-level ASEAN meetings on gender equality and women’s rights in the Province of Bohol from November 10 to 15, 2025. The six-day event will feature back-to-back meetings of the ASEAN Committee on continue reading : PH Hosts ASEAN Meetings on Advancing the Rights of Women and Children

PCW Statement on the UAAP’s Decision to Equalize Pay of Women and Men Referees

PCW Statement on the UAAP’s Decision to Equalize Pay of Women and Men Referees The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) welcomes the University Athletic Association of the Philippines’ (UAAP) decision to standardize the pay for referees across both men’s and women’s basketball divisions. This is the right and lawful action expected under the  Philippine laws continue reading : PCW Statement on the UAAP’s Decision to Equalize Pay of Women and Men Referees

Reaffirming, Rekindling, Reinforcing: PCW and Women’s Organizations Renew Partnership through Ugnayan para sa Kababaihan

Reaffirming, Rekindling, Reinforcing: PCW and Women’s Organizations Renew Partnership through Ugnayan para sa Kababaihan Philippine Commission on Women, NGOs, and CSOs gathered for the first Ugnayan para sa Kababaihan sa Hilagang Luzon. Paving the path for meaningful partnership and collaboration, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) brought together leaders of non-government organizations (NGOs) and civil continue reading : Reaffirming, Rekindling, Reinforcing: PCW and Women’s Organizations Renew Partnership through Ugnayan para sa Kababaihan

Care Economy Takes Center Stage as Core Pillar of Women, Peace, and Security Agenda

Care Economy Takes Center Stage as Core Pillar of Women, Peace, and Security Agenda The Philippines has opened a vital new chapter in its efforts to build resilient and inclusive peace, declaring that “caring for people is not separate from caring for peace.” This message of hope and action was highlighted on the second day continue reading : Care Economy Takes Center Stage as Core Pillar of Women, Peace, and Security Agenda