PCW at 45: Going Beyond Limits The Philippine Commission on Women celebrated its 45th anniversary as it commits to continue going beyond limits in the pursuit of gender equality and women’s empowerment. PCW’s founding mothers and employees joined the current workforce of the Commission in the anniversary celebration held at the Philippine International Convention Center on continue reading : PCW at 45: Going Beyond Limits
PCW condemns clothing line objectifying women, calls for measures against it
PCW condemns clothing line objectifying women, calls for measures against it The Philippine Commission on Women denounces the acts of clothing line, Kain Pepe (KNPP Clothing) and calls for appropriate measures to be taken against it. We condemn the explicit and obscene brand name and shirt designs that objectify and commodify women’s bodies. While the continue reading : PCW condemns clothing line objectifying women, calls for measures against it
Aiming for Gold: PCW Message on its 45th Founding Anniversary
Aiming for Gold: PCW Message on its 45th Founding Anniversary This 2020, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) marks its 45th founding anniversary and the beginning of our five-year journey to our 50th or golden year. We continue to work for a community where women, like gold, are valued; one where they are treated with continue reading : Aiming for Gold: PCW Message on its 45th Founding Anniversary
PCW condemns killing of woman OFW in Kuwait, calls for strengthening of government programs to provide local economic opportunities for women
PCW condemns killing of woman OFW in Kuwait, calls for strengthening of government programs to provide local economic opportunities for women The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) condemns the killing of Jeanelyn Padernal Villavende, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) in Kuwait. Villavende left the country in July 2019 to work as a household service worker continue reading : PCW condemns killing of woman OFW in Kuwait, calls for strengthening of government programs to provide local economic opportunities for women
Philippines drops 8 places in gender equality, remains top in Asia
Philippines drops 8 places in gender equality, remains top in Asia The Philippines remains the top country in Asia in terms of closing the gender gap, according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2020 of the World Economic Forum. The report shows that the Philippines has closed 78% of its overall gender gap, garnering a continue reading : Philippines drops 8 places in gender equality, remains top in Asia