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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Mindanao Filmmaker Editha Caduaya Wins International Documentary Award, Honors Women Storytellers

DAVAO CITY (March 16) — Filipino journalist and documentary filmmaker Editha Caduaya is bringing Mindanaoan storytelling to the international stage after her documentary Beneath...

DA cites role of over 92K women farmers in Caraga agri

BUTUAN CITY (March 14)  -– The Department of Agriculture in the Caraga Region (DA-13) bared Thursday that 92,726 women farmers are already registered under...

Lawmakers push crackdown on junk food ads targeting Filipino children

MANILA (March 12) — Alarmed by projections that childhood obesity could surge in the coming years, lawmakers and health advocates are pushing stricter rules...

‘Juana Trabaho’ Plan Faces Scrutiny from Labor, Women’s Groups

MANILA  (March 11) — A new government initiative promising to expand employment opportunities for Filipino women is drawing cautious support from advocates, who say...

Davao de Oro Women Lead Grassroots Empowerment Push During Women’s Month

Photo: Provincial Government of Davao de Oro DAVAO CITY  (March 11) — In upland villages and barangay halls across Davao de Oro, women and girls...

Davao women march on March 8: ‘Impeach Sara, scrap VAT, end corruption’

DAVAO CITY (March 9) — Women’s groups in Davao City are taking their protest to the streets this International Women’s Day, sharpening calls for...
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