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National Women’s Month 2024 theme: “Lipunang Patas sa Bagong Pilipinas; Kakayahan ng Kababaihan, patutunayan!”

• Mark Pere Madrona
• February 5, 2024
• news , women's rights

The Philippines will join the rest of the world in having the National Women’s Month Celebration (NWMC) this March 2024. According to the Philippine Commission on Women or PCW , the official theme for this year’s women’s month celebration is “ Lipunang Patas sa Bagong Pilipinas; Kakayahan ng Kababaihan, patutunayan! ”

According to the PCW, the first part of the theme calls for a “new Philippines” where women are given equitable opportunities and not hindered by gender biases and discriminatory stereotypes. The second part of the theme meanwhile aims to “showcase and harness the full potentials of women and girls in actively engaging in and reaping the benefits of national growth and development.”

The PCW also outlined that NWMC 2024 aims to:

• Inform and engage women and everyone in pushing for the transformation of gender norms and culture towards an inclusive society;
• Highlight the collaborative efforts of government agencies and the private sector in addressing poverty and strengthening financial institutions to bridge gender gaps, advocating for social protection systems, and enhancing access to public services and sustainable infrastructure for women and girls;
• Provide platforms to share good practices and address gaps, challenges, and commitments in pursuing gender and development (GAD), further strengthening the implementation of the Magna Carta of Women toward its milestone 15th year this 2024;
• Inspire women and girls to empower themselves and take on leadership roles, opportunities, and benefits toward maximizing their full potential and enabling them to reap the fruits of gender equality;
• Promote a society that ensures inclusion, protection of fundamental freedoms, diversity, and social justice, in which every individual, each with rights and responsibilities, is capacitated and encouraged to take an active role in playing.

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Women's History Month: A celebration of Filipina women

Recognizing filipina women in history who have paved the way for women and girls in the philippines. from militant feminists to anti-imperialist fighters, here are their stories..

Yesterday marked an international celebration of the woman and of the girl. We’ve all heard Malala Yousafzai’s determination to progress girls’ education in Pakistan. Ruth Bader Ginsburg - a feminist icon who has battled sexism and gender discrimination. And we can’t forget the well-known “Mother of Feminism” Gloria Steinem, who led the women’s liberation movement in the ‘60s and ‘70s. We’ve all heard their famous stories and incredible achievements that paved the path for women and girls – but for this International Women’s Day, I’m sharing a list of Filipina women who have demonstrated resilience, strength, and who have disrupted barriers of access and opportunities for the Filipinas everywhere.

Concepción Felix Roque

In the U.S., the first women’s rights convention was organized in Seneca Falls, New York by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott. In England, Emily Davison became a famous equal rights martyr when she threw herself in front of the King’s horse during the Epson Derby in 1913. It ignited a significant turning point in the women’s suffrage movement in Great Britain. These women were amongst the early activists in the women’s suffrage movement in their respective countries. Like them, the Philippines led their own movement – the first women’s organization was Asociacion Feminista Filipina, established by Concepción Felix Roque.

Around the time the Philippines was established as an American “territory” in the early 20th century, the early suffragettes - mostly middle to upper class women - advocated for equal rights for girls and women across the country. Along with twelve other women, including Trinidad Rizal (sister of Jose Rizal, a Filipino nationalist and writer), Felix Roque organized the Asociacion Feminista Filipina. The organization started as a social purity movement that encouraged virtuous lives for Filipina women across the country, having advocated for things like education, health care, and labor rights. Although Felix Roque wasn’t aggressively campaigning for reform, it inspired the formation of many women’s organizations that disrupted society and gave women equal rights in the Philippines.

Clemencia López

Clemencia López came from a wealthy family who were part of the anti-imperialism movement - her brothers were involved in the Philippine revolution against Spain in 1898. López, in a struggling journey, contributed in the Filipinos’ fight for independence and freedom. When her brothers were arrested, because of their involvement in the revolution and their family’s anti-colonialism ideas, she travelled to the U.S. to plead her case. With the way she presented herself to Americans, with intelligence and luxurious fashion, she was able to make allies as well as disrupt the racist stereotype that Filipinos were “savage and uncivilized” and women were victims at the hands of male brutality.

On May 29, 1902, she made a public appearance to propose an alliance with the New England Woman Suffrage Association. In her speech, she addressed that gender equality in the Philippines was always innate.

I believe that we are both striving for much the same object — you for the right to take part in national life; we for the right to have a national life to take part in. . . . Mentally, socially, and in almost all the relations of life, our women are regarded as the equals of our men. . . . this equality of women in the Philippines is not a new thing . It was not introduced from Europe . . . Long prior to the Spanish occupation, the people were already civilized, and this respect for and equality of women existed. . . in the name of the Philippine women, I pray the Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association do what it can to remedy all this misery and misfortune in my unhappy country. You can do much to bring about the cessation of these horrors and cruelties which are today taking place in the Philippines, and to insist upon a more human course. . . you ought to understand that we are only contending for the liberty of our country, just as you once fought for the same liberty for yours .. — An excerpt of López’s speech, May 29 1902. Extracted from City University New York’s American Social History Project.

Lorena Barros

Founder of the Malayang Kilusan ng Bagong Kababaihan (or Makibaka, in short), Lorena was a feminist, writer, and well-known activist in the anti-dictatorship movement. She pulled her activism and went underground when President Ferdinand Marcos declined habeas corpus (a legal action that allows detainees to seek relief from imprisonment; also known as the right to a trial) in 1971, after the Plaza Miranda bombings that killed nine people and injured ninety-five.

Known as the “gentle warrior”, Barros not only wrote poetry and essays, but she was active fighter against the Marcos administration and became a top political prisoner after martial law was implemented by President Marcos in 1972. It is said she often travelled to the countryside, where she spoke to communities to understand how the Marcos administration was affecting rural Philippines. When in hiding, she got married, started a family, and joined the New People’s Army. On March 24, 1976, Barros was tracked down by military and ended up getting wounded and injured in a gun fight encounter. She eventually passed away from her injuries, although it’s rumored she was shot in the nape by a soldier after she refused to cooperate.

“ New Filipina is first and foremost, a militant. ” — The famous phrase uttered by Lorena Barros

These women symbolize all that represents Filipina women: strong, passionate, and independent. Their stories are stories of a struggle and fight for freedom, for equality, for their country. I hope these stories reverberate and inspire you, whether or not you are or identify as a woman; because their stories, amongst the many stories of successful women in history, signify what it means to be resilient.

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https://www.esquiremag.ph/long-reads/features/womens-suffrage-philippines-a2212-20210505-lfrm

https://bantayogngmgabayani.org/bayani/lorena-barros/

https://daily.jstor.org/clemencia-lopez-and-the-philippine-struggle-for-freedom/

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BABAE IBANDERA: Mensahe ng Ilang artista sa pagdiriwang ng National Women’s Month

NGAYONG Marso, ipinagdiriwang sa ating bansa ang “National Women’s Month.”

Ang buong buwan ay sadyang inaalay para sa mga kababaihan upang mas mapalakas ang “women empowerment” at para na rin mabigyang-pugay ang kahalagang nila sa lipunan.

Para sa kaalaman ng marami, nakasaad mismo sa ating batas ang nasabing selebrasyon mula pa noong 1988.

Ina Raymundo: Imagine ‘yung anak mo hate ka, ang hirap nu’n as a mom!

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At bilang pagpapahalaga sa “National Women’s Month,” nilapitan mismo ng BANDERA ang ilang bigating celebrities at personalities upang makahingi ng mensahe mula sa kanila.

Ina Raymundo

Mensahe ni celebrity mom at aktres na si Ina Raymundo, ang mga babae ay kailangang maging malakas, matapang at malaya.

“Stay strong! We should be stronger and we should allow our voices to be heard, and we should teach our daughters to be strong and be independent and to be brave,” sey ni Ina.

Katulad daw ng kanyang apat na anak na tinuruan niyang maging “strong women” at kayang ihayag ang kanilang nasa isip.

“I have four daughters so I always teach them to be strong women and to speak their minds, but to be respectful at the same time.”

Sa tingin din daw niya, mahalaga na may alam sa martial arts ang mga babae upang maprotektahan ang sarili.

“I think us women should also learn how to do self-defense and I think it’s very, very important,” patuloy niya.

Barbie Almalbis

Para naman sa rock icon na si Barbie Almalbis, may iba’t-ibang ekspresyon ang pagiging babae na tulad daw niya na sa pagiging rock star niya ito inilalabas.

Saad ni barbie, “I think there are many, many different expressions of being a woman.”

Kwento pa niya, “Just a while ago, somebody asked me, ‘some people say that rock music isn’t for girls.’ I was like, ‘what?!’, I always love rock music and I went to an all girls school in highschool and many of my friends from highschool all love rock music. So yeah, you know, there are many kinds of woman, I guess.”

Para kay Miss Universe 2010 4th runner-up Venus Raj, hindi dapat nakadepende sa lipunan ang pagkakakilanlan ng isang babae.

Ang mahalaga raw ay kung papaano tayo minamahal at pinapahalagahan ng Diyos.

“Happy Women’s Month sa lahat po ng mga kababaihan, lalong-lalo na ho sa mga nanay na grabe ho ang pagpupursige para sa pamilya,” pagbati niya ngayong Women’s Month.

Sey pa niya, “I think one message that I would always share to women is that our identity, our value as a woman is not dependent on how people look at us or how the society defines us.”

Patuloy niya, “We should always go back to who we are, and to how the Lord looks at us kasi if we allow people to define who we are, mahirap ‘yun at tsaka ‘yun nga, the pressure is always there.”

“But know that you as a woman, you are loved, you are valued, you are treasured, especially in the eyes of our Lord,” aniya.

Vilma Santos

Sabi naman ng actress-politician na si Vilma Santos kailangang maipakita ang mga natatanging kakayahan ng isang babae.

Ito na raw ang panahon upang mabigyan ng malaking respeto ang mga kababaihan.

Sey ni Vilma, “Sa mga kababaihan, siguro in my only way. Kung ano man ‘yung kontribusyon na kaya kong ibigay just to show or support women empowerment, nandito lang ako 100%.”

“Because it’s about time they should acknowledge kung ano ang kakayanan nating mga kababaihan. We should get that kind of respect. Hindi na tayo pwedeng followers lang. Dapat ipakita rin natin na kami ay karespe-respeto at ano ang kaya naming gawin,” dadag ng batikang aktres.

Aniya pa, “So to all our women, mabuhay tayo at nandito lang ako para suportahan ang bawat isa inyo. Mabuhay ang kababaihan.”

Alfred Vargas

Binigyang halaga din ng actor-politician na si Alfred Vargas ang mga kababaihan na siyang nagbibigay ng buhay sa lahat.

Pagbati niya, “Para sa lahat ng kababaihan, Happy Women’s Month! Kayo ang aming nanay, ate, lola na talagang nagpapaganda ng mundo at ano ba naman ang mundo kung wala kayo.”

“At sana lalo pa tayong magmahalan at nandito lang kami parati and I give tribute sa lahat, lalo na ang mga nanay, kayo po talaga ang nagpalaki sa amin kesyo lalake o babae, kung wala kayo, wala talaga kami,” lahad ni Alfred.

Elijah Canlas

Para naman sa award-winning young actor na si Elijah Canlas, importanteng mapag-usapan ang women empowerment.

Ayon pa sa kanya, marami pang dapat ipaglaban ang mga kababaihan at makakaasa raw ng kanyang suporta.

“Happy Women’s Month sa lahat ng kababaihan sa mundo. I think it’s really an important topic. They are really an important event to celebrate this March,” pagbati ng aktor.

Sey niya, “Siguro masasabi ko lang, salamat sa lahat ng kababaihan. Sa mga nanay, mga nagtatrabaho, sa mga ate, anak, sa lahat lahat lahat maraming salamat sa presence ninyo. For existing, for everything that you do for our world, for our community and then laban lang.”

Aniya pa, “Marami pa tayo kailangan ipaglaban pero maaasahan ninyo po ako na sasamahan kayo sa laban na ‘yan.”

Laban kung laban din ang peg ng aktres na si Kim Molina sa pagdiriwang ng Women’s Month.

Saad niya, “You are all jowable and you are all superheroes in your own way. Laban po tayo mga Pinay!”

Marco Gumabao

Binigyang pugay ng actor na si Marco Gumabao ang mga kababaihan, lalo na’t mayroon siyang apat na babaeng kapatid bukod pa sa kanyang ina.

Sey niya, “Of course, what will we do without women, diba? Lahat po tayo nanggaling sa isang babae and at the same time, lahat po tayo minamahal ng mga nanay natin.”

Dagdag pa niya, “And ako personally, I have four sisters and one very loving mom. So Happy Women’s Month sa lahat ng babae sa buhay ko, especially ‘yung sa family ko and I love you all. So let’s treat everyone with respect and love.”

Kylie Verzosa

Paalala ni Miss International 2016 at ngayo’y aktres na si Kylie Verzosa ngayong ipinagbubunyi ang Women’s Month, huwag ikumpara ang sarili sa iba at manatili lamang sa mga taong may malasakit sa inyo.

“To all the women out there, I hope you guys stay strong, always know your worth, and yeah, don’t ever compare yourself to others. And surround yourself with people that care about you,” ayon sa beauty queen-actress.

Ruru Madrid

Mensahe ni Ruru Madrid sa mga kababaihan, “Kayo po ang tunay na bayani para po sa aming lahat.”

Bukod sa ina at mga kapatid, special mention din ang kanyang girlfriend na aktres na si Bianca Umali.

“Sa nanay ko first, sa dalawa kong kapatid ko, kay Bianca at sa lahat po ng babae sa buong mundo, kayo po ang taga-salo po ng problema, kayo ang nagdadala ng pamilya,” lahad ng aktor.

“This is your month and gagawin natin ‘yan everyday. ‘Yung respeto, ‘yung pagmamahal ibibigay po namin sa inyo,” ani Ruru.

Buboy Villar

Ang Kapuso comedian na si Buboy Villar, lubos ang papuri sa lahat ng mga kababaihan.

Aniya, “Always keep fighting! Always pretty and sexy no matter what you are! Because I’m proud of you. Because you’re such a good person. I love you! You deserve better!”

Sanya Lopez

Self-love o pagmamahal sa sarili naman ang payo ng aktres na si Sanya Lopez para sa mga kapwa-kababaihan.

Sey niya, “Ang message ko sa lahat ng mga kababaihan, mas maging – alam mo ‘yun, irespeto natin ‘yung sarili natin, mas mahalin natin ‘yung sarili natin at tulong-tulong tayong i-angat ang bawat kababaihan.”

Mensahe pa niya, “Mahalin natin sila dahil tayo-tayo lang din ito. Mahal namin kayo! Mahal ko kayo! God bless you.”

Cassy Legaspi

Pagiging empowered ang iginiit ng aktres na si Cassy Legaspi kasabay ng Women’s Month.

Saad niya sa video message, “To my fellow ladies out there, Happy National Women’s Month. Please continue to feel empowered, and you know, embrace your womanhood because it is something very, very different.”

Dagdag niya, “It’s like something that we all own and I feel like we should be proud of it. So never be afraid to speak up.”

“Of course, especially struggling women out there, please never ever, ever forget your worth because already being a woman is a big deal,” ani pa ni Cassy.

Ang aktor na si EA Guzman, paggalang at respeto sa mga kababaihan ang ipinapangako dahil ito raw ang karapatdapat.

“Sa lahat po ng mga kababaihan, binabati ko po kayo ng Happy Women’s Month. At bilang anak ng aking isang ina, mahal na mahal po namin kayo. Asahan niyo po na ako po, personally, at sa buong pamilya at sa – gagalangin po namin kayo, rerespetuhin namin kayo dahil ‘yun po ang deserve ninyo,” sabi ni EA.

Patuloy niya, “Saludo po ako sa inyong lahat. Hindi lang sa magulang, kundi sa lahat ng mga kababaihan dahil kayo po ang nagpapasaya sa amin. Maraming salamat po.”

Thia Thomalla

Ang rising GMA actress na si Thia Thomalla naman nais ipaalala sa publiko na hindi lang buwan ng Marso kailangang inaalala ang importansya ng kababaihan.

Sabi niya, dapat ito ay ipinagdiriwang din araw-araw.

“My message for all the women out there, not just today – for Women’s Month or for this month, but every single day, keep strong,” saad ng aktres.

Dagdag niya, “You know, the strength of a woman is different from anything else. Keep on inspiring the children, people around you and keep the passion alive.”

“And solely, a woman has something else, so keep going and I’m here for you just like you will be for me,” Ani pa ni Thia.

“Be Yourself.”

‘Yan naman ang pinaka menshae ng bagong P-Pop girl group na Yara para sa mga kababaihan.

Saad pa ng grupo, kailangang matutunan ng mga babae na mahalin at yakapin kung ano ang gustong gawin sa buhay.

Saad ng grupo, “To all the women in the world, I guess it’s cliche na you can do something that the society is telling you not to do. So don’t mind them. Just be yourself, of course. Do what you love. Do it passionately na wala kang magiging regrets in the future.”

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National Women’s Month

The National Women’s Month Celebration has its roots in the recognition of International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8th, a historical event stemming from the organizing efforts of women in the early 20th Century. Between 1909 and 1911, working women in the United States, united under  the National Women’s Trade Union League and other groups, protested against low wages, lack of protective legislation, and harsh working conditions.

These demonstrations were a response to the tragic Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in March 1911 in New York City, claiming the lives of over 140 working girls, primarily Italian and Jewish immigrants. The subsequent observances of IWD invoked the appalling working conditions and unfair labor practices leading up to the disaster.

In Europe, Clara Zetkin and the Socialist Women’s International advocated for March 8th to be recognized as International Women’s Day, annually celebrating working women worldwide. This celebration has left an indelible mark on historical events, including inspiring the general strike that initiated the Russian Revolution in St. Petersburg in 1917, where 10,000 women textile workers voiced their concerns.

IWD gained official recognition by the United Nations as a day to celebrate women’s contributions to societies globally. In the Philippines, the National Women’s Month Celebration has become a platform to spotlight women’s accomplishments and address ongoing and emerging issues related to women’s empowerment and gender equality. The focus is on concrete activities aligned with national and international agreements, including the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, the Beijing Platform for Action, the Philippine Plan for Gender-Responsive Development (1995-2025), the Framework Plan for Women, and the Sustainable Development Goals.

Legal Mandates

The passage of the following laws serves as the legal bases for the celebration of National Women’s Month:

Proclamation No. 224 s. 1988 ,  “Declaring the First Week of March of Every Year as Women’s Week and March 8, 1988, and Every Year Thereafter as Women’s Rights and International Peace Day.” Signed by former President Corazon C. Aquino on March 1, 1988, it affirmed our solidarity with the United Nations and recognized Filipino women’s contribution to the struggle for national independence, civil liberties, equality, and human rights.

Proclamation No, 227 s. 1988 ,  “Providing for the observance of the Month of March as ‘Women’s Role in History Month’ ”  Signed by President Aquino on March 17, 1988, reinforced the earlier proclamation by emphasizing the role of Filipino women in the social, cultural, economic and political development throughout our history. It provided for a month-long nationwide observance with appropriate ceremonies and activities to be spearheaded by the Commission.

R.A. 6949 s. 1990 ,  “An Act to Declare March Eight of Every Year as a Working Special Holiday to be Known as National Women’s Day” was signed by President Aquino on April 10, 1990. The law further strengthened the impetus for the celebration by declaring every March 8 as a special working holiday and enjoining employees from the government and private sector to participate in activities conducted by their offices.

2023-2028 Theme

The 2024 National Women’s Month Celebration aims to capitalize on the recurring theme “ WE for gender equality and inclusive society ,” introduced in 2023. This theme, launched to renew commitment to the advocacy, builds upon the accomplishments under the 2016-2022 theme, “WE Make CHANGE Work for Women.” The earlier theme stressed the importance of compassionate and harmonized networks towards gender equality and women’s empowerment (GEWE).

The banner for this annual campaign is both a positive affirmation and a call to action. It is a testament to the milestones achieved in closing gender gaps in the country and in gathering more support to the advocacy. In the 2023 Global Gender Gap Index (GGGI) Report by the World Economic Forum (WEF), the Philippines maintains its status as the leading Asian country in narrowing the gender gap. The country has attained 79.1 percent gender parity, securing the 16th position out of 146 countries globally—a rise of three places from its previous ranking. In the East Asia and the Pacific region, the Philippines holds the second spot among its neighboring countries, trailing only behind New Zealand. Notably, it stands as the sole Asian nation within the top twenty, with Singapore following at the 49th position. The Global Gender Gap Index evaluates gender equality and progress across four crucial dimensions: Economic Participation and Opportunity, Educational Attainment, Political Empowerment, and Health and Survival.

The recurring theme also aligns with the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 , which aims for “deep economic and social transformation to reinvigorate job creation and accelerate poverty reduction by steering the economy back on a high-growth path.” The plan also highlights that growth must be inclusive, building an environment that provides equal opportunities to all Filipinos and equipping them with skills to participate fully in an innovative and globally competitive economy.

Elements of the Theme

WE represents Women and Everyone , highlighting the collective responsibility for gender equality, not solely resting on women but involving everyone. WE also symbolizes Women’s Empowerment , a goal achievable when various entities, ranging from agencies and institutions to private partners and duty-bearers at national and local levels, ensure women equal rights and opportunities. The active participation of women in seizing these opportunities is also essential. Through the collaborative efforts of women and everyone, achieving gender equality becomes a tangible possibility.

Gender Equality constitutes the first component of the Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE) advocacy, representing the fundamental goal in advancing women’s rights. The theme underscores the need for accelerated action to intensify efforts toward this crucial aspiration. According to the Global Gender Gap Report, progress is slow, with the global gender gap closing at only 68.4%. At this rate, achieving complete parity would require 131 years. It must also be noted that no country has yet attained full gender parity.

Despite this extended timeline, the struggle for gender equality today is an investment in a more inclusive and improved future, even if the complete realization may extend beyond our current generations. The phrase gender equality is also preceded by the word “for”, signifying our call to women and everyone to advocate for, take action on, and promote equality and inclusivity. 

Inclusive society goes beyond a gender-responsive approach; it champions a society that surpasses the distinctions  in SOGIE, class, ability, generation, status, and culture. It envisions a society where every individual, each endowed with rights and responsibilities, plays an active role. Equality and inclusion are interwoven elements of the  GEWE advocacy, emphasizing the importance of fostering a society that embraces and celebrates diversity.

LIPUNANG PATAS SA BAGONG PILIPINAS: Kakayahan ng Kababaihan, Patunayan!

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We Make Change Work for Women

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Women’s Month highlights gender equality in an inclusive society

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In the Philippines, March is widely recognized as Women's Month, a time to honor and appreciate the significant contributions made by women to society. This month-long celebration aims to raise awareness about women's struggles for gender equality and their rights.

The observance of Women's Month in the Philippines began in 1988 by virtue of Proclamation No. 224 proclaiming the first week of March as Women's Week. This was later expanded to the entire month to promote women's empowerment and gender equality.

The 2023 National Women's Month Celebration is a significant milestone in the progress of women's rights, as it introduces a new recurring theme for the next six years, until 2028: WE for gender equality and an inclusive society .

The theme is also aligned with the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028, which aims for “deep economic and social transformation to reinvigorate job creation and accelerate poverty reduction by steering the economy back on a high-growth path.” PDP also highlights that growth must be inclusive, building an environment that provides equal opportunities to all Filipinos and equipping them with skills to participate fully in an innovative and globally competitive economy.

There are several events and activities throughout the month promoting women's empowerment, such as webinars and forums, arts and cultural exhibits, and health and wellness fairs. There are also some establishments offering promos and discounts for women.

Throughout the nationwide observance, the events and activities are held to acknowledge women's achievements and to promote women's causes. Spearheaded by the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), women's groups, NGOs, and government agencies play an active role in organizing and promoting these events.

For this year, PCW encourages the public, not just women to wear purple every Wednesday for the whole month of March. They can post their photos online using the hashtags #PurpleWednesdays , #WEcanbeEquALL  and #NWMC2023 .

Women's Month in the Philippines is a vital time to celebrate women's achievements while acknowledging the challenges they continue to face in achieving gender equality. It is an opportunity for individuals and organizations to unite and work towards creating a more just and equal society for all. (PIA-NCR)

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Why do we celebrate women’s month.

by Central Philippine University | Mar 25, 2022 | Uncategorized

By Cyrus A. Natividad

In observance of the International Women’s Month this March 2022, we reflect upon its significance and importance in the life of the Filipino Woman. Without a doubt, the Filipina contributes to the well-being of the Filipino Family – the basic unit of society. This celebration is about the empowerment of women, particularly in their demand for equality. We cannot deny their important role in the family, their discipline and their contribution to the family resources.

The celebration aims to track the development in Women Empowerment and use it as a platform to know the progress of the Magna Carta of Women and development of other laws. Among them, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) and the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals.

It was worth a pleasant day listening to this former CPU working student who worked as telephone operator from 1981 up to 1983 at the CPU administration building, now the Dr. Rex D. Drilon Hall. She is a successful wife and business woman; Centralian Louella ‘Lou’ Nuñez is now married to an equally successful ‘warehousing’ businessman in Iloilo City, Ricardo ‘Ric’ Gurrea. The Centralian Link had an engaging talk with Lou on “Why do we celebrate Women’s Month?” First she said that, “it is about the neglect on women as part of society or that they are often neglected by society.” Asked how are they neglected? (We think that a lot of them are leaders in society). She answered, “Yes, they are seen there, but not heard.” On the other hand however, she said that, “they are the strongest point in a household. Do you observe once the mother gets sick, the household doesn’t seem to work?” Who is a mother? “She is a woman.” She clarified that “a woman has a very complicated compartmentalized brain but they seem to make it work.

Things go smoothly even in tough times. They seem to remember many things of the past-related to the present.” She added that “I believe though how heavy the toll is on women; they still do many things, not only personally, household, and business – but also a part of what we call ‘Marites society’ that the new normal has generated. I take these strengths from a woman who has given birth.” She pointed out that the birth pains is no comparison to what other human beings have encountered. “Don’t take me wrong,” she said. In our society, we have an extended family that our unmarried aunts also take care of their nephews and nieces- especially when their parents are OFW’s. In our present society, there is a growth of single parents; mostly women who are left to take care of the children, with no father in sight. These are the strongest women that we have now. It is tough enough to raise children with both parents, how much more if one handles it singlehandedly?

She admires women who raise their children by themselves and abused women who stay in relationships to raise their children. Mostly the reason why they stay is that they are financially weak. “These women forget about themselves and just focus on their children in order to give them good living environment and for these children to grow up successfully.” she said.

About being a wife, she was asked, “What’s your best asset as the woman of the house? What do you think your husband sees in you as very important in homemaking? That best asset she said is her ‘organizational skill’. A former disc jockey (DJ) in an FM station, Lou also worked as a newscaster. The skill in organizing is inherent in her talent and training. As active as her husband, Lou involves herself as a board secretary in many different civic organizations. For more than five years she has been a Virtual Assistant to several corporations in North America.

Lou shares the idea that in making up or sustaining a successful family, “Me, my husband and our two kids, Lourica Rastelli and Ric Jr. have lunch out after church every Sunday.” In relation to Women’s Month, Lou encourages to build a better society by giving a better support and treatment to women for our next generation. She added that, “After all, a woman’s job is 24/7. No day off.”

Happy Women’s Month to all the great women in the world!

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In commemoration of Women’s Month, a time dedicated to celebrating the remarkable achievements of women throughout history, it is imperative to reflect upon the arduous struggles and triumphs that have played a pivotal role in shaping contemporary women.

Below are several feminist books penned by remarkable women who have significantly contributed to the ongoing conversation between women and society.

1. The Joy Luck Club

“The Joy Luck Club,” written by Chinese author Amy Tan, who was born in the United States, is an outstanding novel that explores the complicated relationships, cultural identities, and aspirations of four Chinese immigrant families in San Francisco. Tan explores the complicated dynamics of mother-daughter relationships in the context of high expectations through the perspective of mahjong games and shared meals.

2. A Vindication of the Rights of a Woman

Pioneering feminist icon Mary Wollstonecraft wrote her classic essay “A Vindication of the Rights of a Woman” in 1792. In response to the idea that women are innately less capable, Wollstonecraft believed that education is the key to realizing women’s potential. Her contributions created a foundation for feminist theory and left a lasting impression on the progress toward equality among genders.

3. Little Women

“Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott continues to remain a beloved classic that draws the attention of people of all ages. The March sisters’ lives are explored in the book, which provides a moving perspective on the limitations women in the 19th century faced and their goals for both personal and professional fulfillment. The story by Alcott highlights the enduring power of female connections and personal goals.

4. The Color Purple

Set in the early to mid-20th century in the South of the United States, Alice Walker’s “The Color Purple” revolves around Celie, an African American woman who experiences oppression and abuse. Walker confronts racism, sexism, and the transforming power of love and resiliency through Celie’s letters to God and her sister Nettie. The Pulitzer Prize commemorates and receives critical acclaim for the book, highlighting its enormous influence.

5. Bata, Bata… Pa’no Ka Ginawa?

The Filipino author Lualhati Bautista’s book offers an in-depth discussion about parenting, cultural norms, and the fight for independence for women. “Bata, Bata… Pa’no Ka Ginawa?” challenges standard wisdom and provides an innovative perspective on feminism in the context of Filipino culture. It does this by highlighting the various perspectives of women.

6. Kim Ji Young, Born 1982

“Kim Ji Young, Born 1982,” a South Korean novel by Cho Nam-Joo, illustrates the widespread gender inequality that Korean women experience. The novel addresses workplace sexism, traditional gender roles, and the difficulties of juggling job and family responsibilities by means of the experiences of its protagonist, Kim Ji-young. As a result, important discussions about feminism and societal expectations are ignited.

7. America Is Not The Heart

Elaine Castillo’s “America Is Not The Heart” unfolds the narrative of Geronima “Hero” De Vera, a Filipino immigrant navigating the complexities of identity, family, and love in the United States. The novel delves into the immigrant experience, cultural assimilation, and the challenges faced by Hero as she grapples with her past as a member of a communist insurgency.

8. A Room of One’s Own

The essay “A Room of One’s Own” by Virginia Woolf deals with the relationship between gender, power, and freedom of expression in art. Woolf contends that in order for women to reach their full creative potential, they must be financially independent and have something for themselves. Her support of women’s rights and equal opportunity continues to serve as an integral component in the discussion of gender equality.

9. We Should All Be Feminists

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie challenges and reinterprets feminism in “We Should All Be Feminists.” Adichie supports gender equality and emphasizes that feminism is not about belittling males but about building an inclusive and just society by means of personal experiences and insightful perceptions. Her captivating story compels readers to consider the societal norms that support injustice.

These feminist literary masterpieces offer doors into the extensive and wide-ranging realities of women as we celebrate Women’s History Month. Every volume adds to the continuing story, promoting greater awareness of the challenges encountered and achievements gained in the effort to achieve gender equality. The voices of women are heard through these uplifting stories, forming a collective awareness that keeps the equality movement moving forward.

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Women’s Month (Philippines) – March 2025

Women’s Month in the Philippines is celebrated every March. Since 1988, Filipinos have dedicated the entire month to celebrating the achievements of the country’s women and raising awareness about domestic violence, sexism, and other hardships that women face daily. This event includes celebrating International Women’s Day, promulgated by the United Nations as a time for people worldwide to discuss civil and human rights and equality for women.

History of Women’s Month (Philippines)

The Philippines holds one of the best gender equality ratings worldwide. For decades, Filipino women fought for their rights to vote and work in politics. The nation’s suffrage movement was founded in 1907, but it took another 30 years before women were allowed to participate in political development. Filipinos value a good education, and lower-income families believe that their children will be able to succeed in life if they study hard. Women and men both have a place in the academic world and exercise their rights to study and work equally in various areas of expertise.

Despite its above-average developments in gender equality, the Philippines still struggles with a high number of cases related to violence against women. Approximately one-fourth of women over 15 have suffered from physical violence in their lifetimes. In addition, only about 30% of women victims of abuse file police reports and seek help. Although laws penalizing this violence are in place, the number of cases continues to rise, mirroring the tendencies of other countries.

This is one of the reasons that the United Nations established international celebrations of women and women’s rights, such as International Women’s Day, which reminds people of the importance of discussing and raising awareness about the challenges women face around the globe.

Women’s Month (Philippines) timeline

Congressman Filemon Sotto signs the first suffrage bill for women at the Philippine Assembly.

Maria Ventura leads the establishment of the Women’s Citizens League.

Women are legally allowed to vote in the Philippines, making it one of the first Asian countries to institutionalize women’s suffrage.

The Philippines elects its first female president, Corazon Aquino.

Women’s Month (Philippines) FAQ s

Who declared women’s day.

The United Nations declared and celebrated the first International Women’s Day in 1975.

Why is Women’s Day important?

Women’s Day is important because it reminds us to fight for women’s civil and human rights daily.

What do you say on Women’s Day?

You can say many lovely things to a woman on Women’s Day, but the best is a simple “thank you for being exactly who they are!”

How to Observe Women’s Month (Philippines)

Give flowers.

Why not buy a beautiful bouquet to gift to a woman close to you? Make sure they know that the flowers’ beauty doesn’t compare to theirs!

Thank a woman

The best way to celebrate Women’s Month is by thanking the women around you for being wonderful people who overcome all the obstacles before them. Encourage them to keep fighting for themselves and assure them that you will continue to fight by their side.

Share your story

If you’re a woman or know of a woman whose story is teeming with achievements and resilience, why not share it with the world? You can post about it on social media and ask your friends to share it!

5 Important Facts About Women

Women are still underrepresented.

Although women comprise over half of the world’s population, they occupy only 24% of major political posts worldwide.

Domestic violence isn’t outlawed everywhere

Millions of women live in countries where domestic violence isn’t considered a crime.

They’re great leaders

The number of women Chief Executive Officers is growing! Today, nearly 30% of C.E.O.s are women!

They’re victims of violence

A third of women worldwide experience some sort of violence in their lifetimes.

They value peace

Did you know that when a woman negotiates peace treaties, or if a woman is simply involved in the negotiations, the chances of it lasting longer increase by 20%?

Why Women’s Month (Philippines) is Important

It shines a spotlight on women.

Women should be at the forefront of decision-making year-round. But this is a great month to give them a special bit of attention and focus on their needs more.

It’s all about equality

Giving extra attention to women’s issues allows their demands to be considered as much as men’s, promoting gender equality and awareness. Every society should strive toward this, and we’re grateful to have an entire month dedicated to reminding us of this.

It raises awareness

This is a great time to discuss problems that haunt women daily, such as domestic violence and human trafficking. It’s also the best time to take action.

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Women’s Month Inspiration: 10 Quotes to Ignite your Empowerment and Fuel your Success

Women have played important roles in shaping our world and history, and their contributions have often been overlooked. This listicle highlights 10 powerful quotes from famous female icons and their brief descriptions.

1. “I matter. I matter equally. Not ‘if only,’ not ‘as long as.’ I matter. Full stop.” – Chimamanda Adichie

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a Nigerian writer and storyteller who is best known for her themes of politics, culture, race, and gender. Her novels, short stories, and plays have all received both public and critical acclaim. Adichie has written the novels Purple Hibiscus, Half of a Yellow Sun, and Americanah, the short story collection The Thing Around Your Neck, and the book-length essay We Should All Be Feminists.

2. “A woman is like a tea bag – you can’t tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was an American political figure, diplomat, pacifist, and activist. She was the first lady of the United States from 1933 to 1945, during her husband President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s four terms in office, making her the longest-serving first lady of the United States.

3. “The best protection any woman can have… is courage.” – Elizabeth Cady Stanton

Elizabeth Cady Stanton was an American writer and activist who was a leader of the women’s rights movement in the U.S. during the mid- to late-19th century.

4. “Women are the largest untapped reservoir of talent in the world.” – Hillary Clinton

Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton served as the First Lady of the United States to the 42nd President, Bill Clinton. She has served as the 67th United States secretary of state under President Barack Obama from 2009 to 2013 and as a United States senator representing New York from 2001 to 2009.

5. “Investing in women means investing in the people who invest in everyone else.” – Melinda Gates

As the co-founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Melinda Gates works to implement global health initiatives, including access to contraception in third-world countries, and development of prevention strategies, vaccines, and treatments for diseases such as HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis.

6. “Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.” – Jennifer Lee

As the Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Studios, Jennifer Lee still holds the title of the first female director of a Walt Disney Animation Studios feature film – Frozen.

7. “I want to say to all the young women out there: There are going to be people along the way who try to undercut your success or take credit for your accomplishments or your fame.” – Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift is a singer-songwriter who broke records and Ticketmaster’s website in 2022. After releasing her 10th studio album in October, she became the first artist in history to claim the top ten spots on the Billboard Hot 100 song list. She is known for championing being true to oneself.

8. “If one man can destroy everything, why can’t one girl change it?” – Malala Yousafzai

Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani female education activist and the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Now 24 years old and a recent Oxford University graduate, she continues to champion women and girls’ equality and education.

9. “Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women.” – Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou was an American memoirist, popular poet, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years. Angelou was known for her fierce advocacy for civil rights, feminism, and social justice, and her work has inspired generations of women to stand up for themselves and others.

10. “I hate to hear you talk about all women as if they were fine ladies instead of rational creatures. None of us want to be in calm waters all our lives.” – Jane Austen

Jane Austen was an English novelist known primarily for her six major novels, which interpret, critique, and comment upon the British landed gentry at the end of the 18th century. Austen’s plots often explore the dependence of women on marriage in the pursuit of favorable social standing and economic security, and her novels are often cited as examples of feminist literature. This quote speaks to Austen’s belief in the power and intelligence of women, and her recognition of the limitations and frustrations of a society that valued women primarily as wives and mothers.

These quotes from women throughout history serve as a reminder of the strength, resilience, and wisdom that women possess, and the important contributions they have made to society. From writers and activists to politicians and entrepreneurs, women have fought for their rights and the rights of others, shattered glass ceilings, and inspired future generations to do the same.

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, let us remember the trailblazing women who have come before us, and let us continue to strive for equality and justice for all.

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Making Change Work for Women in Batangas. Magkakasamang sinaksihan nina Batangas Gov. Dodo Mandanas at (mula kaliwa) Senior BM Wheng Africa, Chairperson ng Committee on Social Welfare and Development; Ms. Myrna Yao, President ng Philippine Federation of Local Councils of Women; at, Dir. Annie Mendoza, OIC – DSWD Region IV-A ang mga kaganapan sa selebrasyon para sa mga kababaihan sa Provincial Auditorium, Capitol Compound, Batangas City noong ika-23 ng Marso 2018. Photo: Eric Arellano / Batangas Capitol PIO

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Bilang bahagi ng pakikiisa sa Buwan ng Kababaihan ngayong Marso, nagsagawa ang Pamahalaang Panlalawigan ng Batangas ng isang selebrasyon para sa mga kababaihan ng lalawigan, na may temang “We make change work for women” sa Provincial Auditorium, Capitol Compound, Batangas City noong ika-23 ng Marso 2018.

Sa pagtutulungan ng Provincial Women Coordinating Council Batangas Inc. (PWCCBI) na pinamumunuan ni Atty. Gina Reyes – Mandanas; Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) na pinamumunuan naman ni Mrs. Jocelyn R. Montalbo, RSW at Samahang Batangueña naging matagumpay ang nasabing pagdiriwang.

Bilang bahagi ng selebrasyon, nagbigay ng kani-kanilang pagbati at mensahe sina Gov. Dodo Mandanas, Vice Gov. Nas Ona at mga Board Members (BM) na sina BM Bart Blanco, BM Claudette Ambida – Alday, BM Jun Jun Rosales, BM Fred Corona, BM Arlina Magboo, BM Divina Balba, Chairperson ng Committee on Women and Family at Senior BM Wheng Africa, Chairperson ng Committee on Social Welfare and Development na nagbahagi ng isang audio-visual presentation tungkol sa mga kababaihan.

Dinaluhan ang selebrasyon ng mga panauhing pandangal na sina Dir. Annie Mendoza, OIC – DSWD Region IV-A na nagbahagi ng mga programa at serbisyo ng kanilang tanggapan para sa pagbibigay ng pagbabago at kaunlaran sa mga kababaihan; Ms. Kristine Balmes, Deputy Executive Director ng Philippine Commission on Women na siyang nagpaliwanag ng iba’t ibang konsepto na may kinalaman sa mga kababaihan kabilang na ang tungkol sa Gender and Development (GAD), Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC), at mga batas na may kinalaman sa gender equality at gender mainstreaming; at si Ms. Myrna Yao, President ng Philippine Federation of Local Councils of Women na nagbahagi ng kanyang mga karanasan at ilan ring konsepto na may kinalaman sa kababaihan kabilang ang Magna Carta of Women.

Kabilang sa mga naging highlight ng selebrasyon, ang pangunguna ni Gov. Mandanas sa naging panunumpa ng mga miyembro ng Men Opposed to Violence Everywhere (MOVE) – Batangas na pinamumunuan ni Mr. Diosdado Macalintal ng Provincial Assistance for Community Development (PACD) Office; pagkakaroon ng awarding ng Outstanding District Women Coordinating Council (DWCC) at Outstanding Municipal Women Coordinating Council (MWCC) at forum tungkol sa Salient Features ng Provincial GAD Code na ipinaliwanag ni BM Balba.

Sa mensahe ni Gov. Mandanas, binati niya ang mga kababaihan sa kanilang pagdiriwang ng women’s month. Aniya napakahalaga ng bahagi ng mga kababaihan sa lipunan at naniniwala siya sa gender equity kung saan pinapahalagahan ang mas malaking naitutulong ng mga kababaihan para sa pagpapaunlad ng Lalawigan ng Batangas. Kimzel Joy T. Delen – Batangas Capitol PIO

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List: filipina women’s month music, poetry, and books.

Here is a list of music offerings, poetry reading, and books that celebrate the strengths and achievements of Filipinas this International Women’s Day and Month.

Women’s Day is observed around the world on March 8 to highlight the successes of women in various fields and roles in society despite the challenge of multiple burdens unique to the gender. The date is calendared by the United Nations for discussion of civil and human rights and equality concerns for women.

Live at The 70’s Bistro, March 8 Cooky Chua, Bayang Barrios, Faye Yupano, Gary Granada

Filipina musicians Cooky Chua, Bayang Barrios, and Faye Yupano jam again with prolific songwriter Gary Granada reminiscent of their Pancitan Live Online Onstage concert series last year, in a special show this Women’s Day on Wednesday night at the iconic 70’s Bistro in Anonas, Quezon City. The show is a hybrid offering with the live gig complemented by an online viewing that raises funds for human rights work.

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Sariwang Hangin Streaming on Spotify, Starting March 8 Bayang Barrios new album 

The Philippines’ Lumad diva and indigenous people champion Bayang Barrios today released her newest album, “Sariwang Hangin”, a collection of her recordings throughout the pandemic featuring 12 tracks, 6 of which are written in her native tongue, Bisaya, including her version of the classic lullaby “Ili Ili”, 5 tracks in Tagalog including a cover of Gary Granada’s “Huwag Kang Masanay” and collaborations with husband Mike Villegas, and a bonus cut.

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Performance Poetry, Tribute, Book Launch by LIRA, March 17, 21, 31

Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika, at Anyo (LIRA) presents poets performing their pieces at the Asian Institute of Management on March 17.

The LIRA tribute to the first woman senator of the Philippines, Geronima Pecson is scheduled on March 21.

LIRA launches the 2nd anthology by women poets on March 31.

Check the LIRA FB page for upcoming details and updates:

Book Sale at UP Press, until March 31

The University of the Philippines Press is having a month-long book sale of women-themed books at 15% off available on the UP Press Lazada and Shopee stores. Among the titles offered on discount until March 31 are:

• Mula sa Pakpak ng Entablado: Poetika ng Dulang Kababaihan by Joi Barrios, a study of women stage playwriters
• Women’s Common Destiny, the first ever book-length study of maternal representations in Cebuano literature, authored by Hope Sabanpan-Yu
• Abi Nako, or So I Thought, a collection of essays written by Jhoanna Lynn B. Cruz in her first ten years in Davao City, where she moved after her heterosexual marriage had failed
• Six Sketches of Filipino Women Writers: Merlie Alunan, Sylvia Mayuga, Marra PL. Lanot, Elsa Martinez Coscolluela, and Rosario Cruz Lucero, authored by Cristina Pantoja-Hidalgo

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Why Should Guys Have All the Fun? by Loida Lewis, recently launched

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Disrupt 4.0 is the 4th book on leadership by the Foundation for Filipina Women Network edited by US-based educator Maria Africa Beebe. The book features stories in the Filipino diaspora by the 31 Most Influential Filipina Women in the World awardees from 7 countries. There’s a book launching today in San Francisco.

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Ending Women’s Month

As Women’s Month comes to an end, I am rereading essays written by my mother (Carmen Guerrero Nakpil, CGN) about the Filipino woman. She was not a feminist, yet she defended women’s rights to education, freedom of speech and assembly, the pursuit of happiness and self-fulfillment. Her most famous articles about women were published in the 1950’s and 1960’s; a woman’s world was radically different then, nevertheless, her conclusions are still valid today because they are bolstered by historical truths. 

CGN’s most famous essay “The Filipino Woman” was the lead article in the maiden issue of “Philippine Quarterly” in 1952. It was tumultuous because she said that the Filipina has a past and that there were three men in her life. It was not meant to be taken literally. CGN wrote: “The Filipina’s looks are so heterogeneous – due to her polygenetic ancestry – that it seems rash to try to reduce her physical characteristics to some common denominator … Her psyche is just as complicated because the Filipina is a woman with a past – a long unburied, polychromatic, delicious past which is forever returning to color her days. There have been three men in her life: her Asiatic ancestor, the Spanish friar and the Americano, and like Chekhov’s Darling, she echoes all the men she has known in her person.” It is such an incisive and elegantly written essay that an American male writer lifted it into toto and included it in his book about Asia. My mother filed suit, but the plagiarist died before conviction.

My mother had no sympathy for Maria Clara. She wrote: “The greatest misfortune that has befallen Filipino women in the last hundred years is Maria Clara. I mean this in a very real sense, for in trying to live up to the pattern set by Rizal’s beautiful heroine, millions of Filipinas became something other than their real selves.” CGN believed that Filipinas have squeezed themselves into Maria Clara’s “narrow mold, affecting modesty to an absurd degree … And because Maria Clara was ill so often … it became vulgar to be healthy and almost un-Filipina to be happy.” As you can see, CGN had a sardonic sense of humor. (30/12/1956, This Week magazine) 

In “Myth and Reality” (8/1962, Woman and the Home magazine), she delves into the duality of the Filipino woman. The myth about the Filipina is the creation of the Filipino man, CGN declared, so one should begin by asking what the Filipino man is like. “He does not believe in the equality of sexes … Perhaps, at bottom, he distrusts woman and feels safer when she is confined to the kitchen or to the pedestal on which he has placed her.” The reality of the Filipina is best expressed by the epigram produced by a male foreigner who said that the Filipino woman is the best man in the Philippines. “This statement is not mere gallantry, “CGN observed, “It is devastatingly correct although it shares the weakness of all generalizations … Filipino society has a built-in release for this clash between myth and reality; it is the systematic infidelity of Filipino men who assert their pagkalalaki (maleness) through the querida system … Baffled by the Filipino women’s efficiency, energy and insatiable ambition, thwarted by her pragmatic worldliness … .his promiscuity is an escape from her suffocating, half-masculine efficiency.” 

The touching tale of “Maestra Nena” (18/6 1958, My Humble Opinion, Manila Chronicle ) was about an elderly widow who came every Thursday afternoon to give little Carmen private lessons on “Politeness and Good Deportment.” CGN wrote: “She was a gentle, soft-voiced woman who had lost both a husband and a comfortable living long ago and we sat together on the sofa … having an extremely genteel and anachronistic conversation in Victorian

Spanish … ” Those weekly lessons were my grandma’s way of helping Maestra Nena who, ”... made a living pickling bagoong and starchhing the wide-sleeved camisas and pañuelo s of her more prosperous contemporaries … ” 

Take a glimpse of CGN as a young widowed mother on a Christmas day with my brother, Toto: “ … . after he has allowed the flow of Santa Claus’s gifts to rub off on his midmorning ennui … my little boy walks up to me. Full of what I like to think is innocent, but what I am afraid is cunning, he pops the question: ``And what are you giving me for Christmas, Mama?” Rather than shatter his faith in the representational goodness of Santa Claus and turn him into a psychotic, I damned myself with the admission that Santa was indeed a better person than I was.” (22/12/1950 “Why Santa Claus?” Women’s magazine ) 

CGN lost her very first essay. It was about Maria Rizal, her husband’s grandmother who was much too audacious and enterprising for her time. She loved to talk about her famous martyred brother to an enthralled Carmen Guerrero Cruz. I have mined libraries, private collections and archives but have yet to find a copy of that masterpiece. 

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Celebrating Women’s Month: 8 Inspiring Filipinas We All Should Know About

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Observed annually on the 8th of March, International Women’s Day is a global celebration of women’s economic, political, and social achievements. As we celebrate Women’s Role in history, we listed down 8 Filipina heroines whose names and stories everybody should remember not just today but for always.

The world knows the Philippines to be the home of beauty queens like Pia Wurtzbach (Miss Universe 2015) and Catriona Gray (Miss Universe 2018), world-class Broadway performers like Lea Salonga ( Miss Saigon, Les Miserables, and the singing voices of Disney’s Princess Jasmin e and Mulan ) and Rachel Ann Go (Les Miserables and Hamilton) , and even fashion moguls like Monique Lhuillier . But Filipino women are not only notable for their beauty; they have also shaped the course of Philippine history as fearsome warriors, freedom fighters, and unrelenting forces of positive change. For example, Kumander Liwayway , beauty queen/guerrilla commander known for marching into battle wearing bright red lipstick and neatly combed hair. Born Remedios Gomez-Paraiso , this commander fought against not only colonial powers but also useless social conventions and stereotypes, declaring, “One of the things I am fighting for in the Huk movement is the right to be myself.” If anyone had a problem with her, she challenged them to a duel. She proved to the men her feminity was no reflection of her skills.

Kumander Liwayway is but one of the countless Filipinas who have fearlessly, selflessly, and brilliantly served their country yet are barely discussed in classrooms or mentioned in our history. Sure, you’ve heard of the famous Gabriela Silang , the fierce Ilocaña general who became the first Filipina to lead an uprising against a foreign power. But did you know we have our very own Joan of Arc ? This lesser-known heroine is one of the few Filipinos who participated in all three resistance movements against Spain, the United States, and Japan. And yet, very little has been said about her, and not many remember the role she played in our nation’s history.

Before becoming a formidable military leader, Teresa Magbanua was a schoolteacher. Her education was almost unheard of for women at that time. Instead of taking home courses, she studied education and earned her master’s degree, qualifying as a Maestra Titulada Superior .

After marriage, she spent most of her time sharpening her skills in horseback riding and marksmanship. Soon enough, she was shooting even better than her general uncle. According to her sister, when they expected women to be uncritical and submissive, Teresa was “always restless for action and afraid of no man.” So when the war broke out, Teresa, joining her two brothers, enlisted in the revolutionary army despite her family and husband’s protests.

“Nay Isa” led her battalion of sharpshooters and bolo men to victory at several critical battles in the fight against the Spanish colonizers. She was the only woman to command combat troops in the Visayas during the revolution, earning her the title Visayan Joan of Arc . And though she was already in her 80s by the time of Japanese occupation, there was no chance this freedom fighter would stand by. She sold her possessions and even her property to support the rebels and finance the movement. This teacher sure taught our colonizers a thing or two.

Like Teresa , Nieves Fernandez was also a teacher turned warrior. She was the only female guerrilla commander in World War II. Known as the Silent Killer , she stealthily carried out ambushes in the jungles and took down Japanese troops all on her own for two and a half years. Armed with only makeshift grenades and her bolo knife, they credit Captain Fernandez for killing more than 200 Japanese soldiers. The formidable captain led her 110-strong rebel troops to such successful guerrillas that the Japanese put a P10,000 bounty on her head. Together with her guerrilla forces, Captain Fernandez liberated villages and prisoners of war, sabotaged Japanese supplies, executed hundreds of raids, and even freed dozens of comfort women held captive in rape camps.

The comfort women’s story is rarely ever talked about, even though hundreds of thousands of women were abducted, enslaved, and abused by the Imperial Japanese Army during the war. Japanese officials even denied the existence of comfort stations. For a while, it seemed the comfort women’s history would forever be buried in the dark. But all of that changed in 1992 when Maria Rosa Luna Henson or Lola Rosa became the first Filipina to speak up about her story as a comfort woman, breaking the half-century silence about the atrocities against women during the war. The following year, in 1993, the Japanese government finally acknowledged the heinous crimes.

Waves of comfort women began to speak out throughout the 90s. As a feminist activist and writer Maya Angelou once said, “Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women.” Lola Rosa’s courage to speak up was the same stuff that empowered Gabriela, Teresa, and Nieves to head into battle. Today, we continue to witness the same courage and resolve shake Philippine society, albeit manifesting itself in different, more modern forms. Once these freedom fighters were armed with shotguns and a bolo knife, we now have tenacious public servants fighting against the cancer of corruption plaguing the nation for decades. Instead of revolutionaries rising against colonial rule, we now have democracy watchdogs holding down the line of power.

Very few public servants served the way Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago did throughout her life. Many Filipinos know her as “one of the most intellectually brilliant leaders that our country has ever seen.” Not only was she revered for her mental prowess, but she was also deeply respected for her honesty – a rare gem of virtue in her field. Educated in Oxford University, Cambridge University, Harvard University, and Stanford University, her professional track record is even more impressive than her academic feats. She holds an extraordinary record of excellence in all three government branches – judicial, executive, and legislative. She is the most awarded public official in the country, has filed the highest number of bills, authored some of the most important laws, and kickstarted a now-historic national plunder investigation. She has been called the incorruptible lady, the dragon lady, and the Iron Lady of Asia and featured by prestigious international publications, such as Time , the New York Times, and the Herald-Tribune . Indeed there are very few, if any, political figures that can rival the incredible grit and devotion of the candid solon. (One of her most famous one-liners is, “I eat death threats for breakfast!”) And yet, beyond her brilliance, she nurtured an unparalleled love for her country.

Senator Santiago passed away in 2019, the same year “eco-warrior” and tireless activist Gina Lopez died. A staunch advocate for environmental protection and children’s rights, Gina was a “pillar of strength.” At age 18, she turned her back on a life of privilege as the daughter of a media magnate and served the poor in Portugal, India, and Africa. After 20 years of missionary work, she returned home and took the helm of the ABS-CBN Foundation . From launching rescue projects for children who are victims of domestic violence to rolling out feeding, outreach, and Bayanihan programs for the less fortunate, Gina devoted her life to numerous social causes. But at the heart of her social work was an unyielding devotion to environmental advocacy, believing that everyone would benefit from the proper management and care of the environment. Due to politics, she only had ten months as head of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). But within that short time, she had led a mining crackdown in a country known for its nickel production, taking down 28 of the Philippines’ 41 mining companies and effectively crippling the country’s nickel operations. Undaunted by powerful interests up against her, the fearless crusader stated, “I’m going to do the right thing and let the dice fall where it may.”

In the same way, award-winning journalist Maria Ressa faced formidable opponents with a steadfast dedication to her convictions. Together with the independent news company she built, Maria went up against the powers that be by closely following and extensively reporting the President’s extrajudicial killing campaign, which has drawn international rebuke for its flagrant violations against human rights and due process. Her team also exposed state-sponsored mass disinformation and trolling online, new-age propaganda that incites hate mobs to pollute and dominate public opinion. For her work, the former CNN bureau chief has incurred the President’s wrath, resulting in a series of investigations, eight court cases, and two arrests. In a country that consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous places in the world for journalists, Maria Ressa has become a symbol in the fight for a free press. Her case is considered a test of the country’s journalistic freedom.

From legendary generals, lethal combatants, war survivors, restless crusaders, and modern-day freedom fighters, Filipinas have time and again shown uncompromising courage in the face of oppression. Every day, countless others serve as unsung heroes of the Philippine society within the healthcare industry, in the offices, marching across the streets, and at home.

“The 2021 National Women’s Month Celebration serves as a tribute, a platform, and a call to action that highlights the extraordinary roles of ordinary Juanas in the society as trailblazers and harbingers of change.” – — Philippine Commission on Women

This Women’s Month, let us honor the women who have helped the nation achieve liberty and celebrate those who are today making history.

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( Zia Kalong is a regular Philippine Daily Mirror columnist. She is a Filipina writer nurturing a deep love for cultures, stories, and the written word. Her mission in life is to find beauty in both the curious and the mundane, to share the story of the Filipino people, and to stay caught up in the wonder of the world.)

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