Women and Children

P500 million confidential funds: Who was really accountable for the money?

MANILA (August 26) — A troubling question emerged during a congressional hearing Monday: Who was truly accountable for P500 million in confidential funds released to a security officer who...

Young Bangsamoro voters face first big test of democratic participation

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (August 26) — For thousands of young Bangsamoro voters, the Sept. 14 parliamentary elections...

Misamis Oriental revives idle abaca lab, but farmers need more than fiber

MISAMIS ORIENTAL (August 26) — An idle tissue culture laboratory in Sugbongcogon is being revived to give abaca...

Halal push must start with farmers, food supply—not just certification

ILIGAN CITY (August 26) — The Philippines’ ambition to become a stronger player in the global Halal market...

BSKE delay puts barangay voters on hold, raises questions on longer terms

MANILA (August 26) — Barangay voters may have to wait another year to choose their local leaders as...
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From policy to people: PCW pushes GAD programs down to barangays

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY  (March 31)  — Gender equality in the Philippines has no shortage of policies. The problem, officials say, is making them...

Girl Child Week 2026: Rights Campaign Confronts Rising ‘Child Pregnancy’ Crisis

Photo: MAKABATA Helpline 1383 DAVAO CITY (March 26) — As the Philippines marks Girl Child Week 2026, a campaign centered on empowerment is unfolding against...

Women at the margins, power at the center: DSWD pushes deeper inclusion in governance

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY  (March 25)  — The image is familiar but rarely centered in policy conversations: a woman walking hours to reach a...

PH exits United Nations child rights violations list—but risks linger for children in conflict zones

DAVAO CITY  (March 25)  --- The Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines has welcomed the country’s removal from the United Nations list of...

Engaging men, but can Zamboanga turn gender advocacy into real protection?

ZAMBOANGA CITY (March 25) — As Women’s Month unfolds, Zamboanga City is reframing its gender agenda with a sharper message: women’s empowerment will stall...

PNP eyes doubling women recruits, but gap between policy and parity remains

MANILA (March 23) — The Philippine National Police is pushing to double its recruitment quota for women—from 10% to 20%—framing it as a step...
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