NCRFW Spearheads Forum on Social Protection
07 August 2008 - The National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women (NCRFW) is spearheading a multi-stakeholder forum on social protection to be held on August 14-15, 2008 at the Bayview Hotel in Manila. The initiative is in support of the economic development thrusts of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on poverty alleviation and sustainable development,
| 07.08.2008 | Read more |
"Fathers can make a difference" -- NCRFW
15 June 2008, MANILA - The National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women (NCRFW) joins the entire nation in the celebration of Fathers' Day by recognizing the important role that men play in achieving gender equality in the Philippines.
| 15.06.2008 | Read more |
NCRFW eyes immediate approval of Magna Carta of Women
10 June 2008, MANILA - The National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women (NCRFW) is pushing for the immediate approval of the Magna Carta of Women, a landmark legislation that seeks to protect Filipino women from all forms of gender discrimination.
| 10.06.2008 | Read more |
Press Statement on the observance of the International Day of Action for Women's Health
MANILA, 28 May 2008 -- The National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women (NCRFW) joins women from all over the world in the observance of the International Day of Action for Women's Health.
| 28.05.2008 | Read more |
NCRFW spearheads advocacy forum on gender statistics
12 May 2008 -- The National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women (NCRFW), in partnership with the Inter-Agency Committee on Gender Statistics (IACGS), will spearhead the Advocacy Forum on Gender Statistics. The forum will be held on May 13, 2008 at NEDA sa Makati Building in Makati City.
| 12.05.2008 | Read more |
NCRFW urges Congress to expedite passage of Magna Carta of Women
May 02, 2008 -- More than 27 years after the ratification of an international treaty for women, the Philippine government has yet to pass a legislation that will protect women against all forms of gender discrimination.
| 02.05.2008 | Read more |
NCRFW, DTI and DOLE-OSHC forge partnerships to implement the GREAT Women Project
15 April 2008 --- The National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women (NCRFW), the government's machinery for the advancement of women, has forged an initial partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to implement the Gender Responsive Economic Actions for the Transformation of Women (GREAT Women) Project by showcasing experiences of women microentrepreneurs in a disaster-stricken area, and enhancing competitiveness and policies to support women microentrepreneurs in Real, Quezon.
| 15.04.2008 | Read more |
RP Gov't Urges UN To Change Debt Concept
31 March 2008 --The National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women (NCRFW), the government's machinery for advancement of women, ended the 2008 National Women's Month celebration on high spirits citing the notable achievements of various government agencies in the implementation of gender and development (GAD) budget meant to promote women's empowerment and gender equality
| 10.04.2008 | Read more |
NCRFW Ends 2008 Women's Month On High Note
10 April 2008 - The Philippine government is calling on the United Nations to spearhead an international campaign to change the concept of debt into investments and financing the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
| 31.03.2008 | Read more |
NCRFW Celebrates Pinay Power!
29 March 2008 -- The National Commission on the Role of Filipino successfully spearheaded the 2008 National Women's Month celebration focusing on the promotion of Pinay power by highlighting the achievements of Filipino women and what the government must do to further uplift their lives.
| 29.03.2008 | Read more |
NCRFW-LGU Celebrate 2008 Women's Month
13 March 2008 -- The National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women (NCRFW), the government's machinery for the advancement of women, brings the 2008 celebration of Women's Month to the local government units to push for financing initiatives for women's empowerment and gender equality especially in marginalized sectors.
| 13.03.2008 | Read more |
NCRFW Bats for Appropriate Use of GAD Budget in Gov't
13 March 2008, MANILA -- The National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women (NCRFW), the national machinery for the advancement of women, showing its strong commitment to gender and development (GAD) concerns is encouraging all government agencies to appropriately utilize their GAD budget to uplift the lives of Filipino women.
| 13.03.2008 | Read more |
Filipino Women Celebrate 2008 Women's Day
8 March 2008, Quezon City - Hundreds of young women from various schools, universities and non-government organizations on Saturday joined hands to celebrate the 2008 Women's Day with the theme "CEDAW Ng Bayan: Yaman ng Kababaihan" at the PUP Gymnasium, Teresa Street, Sta. Mesa, Manila.
| 08.03.2008 | Read more |
2008 Women's Month Focuses on Women's Economic Rights
The National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women (NCRFW) leads the celebration of the 2008 Women's Month. This year's theme, "CEDAW ng Bayan: Yaman ng Kababaihan" hopes to empower more women to claim their rights with as much passion and vigor as the country's predecessors in women's movement who struggled to fight for our rights.
| 08.03.2008 | Read more |
NCRFW Supports Aim High Pinay Project
The National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women (NCRFW), the government's machinery for the advancement of women, fully supports the Aim High Pinay Campaign spearheaded by Modess Philippines (Johnson&Johnson) and in partnership with Women's Feature Service (WFS) and Bridges@Com.
| 07.03.2008 | Read more |
ASEAN Lauds RP For Closing Gender Gap
The Philippine government has received commendation from the member-states of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) for the country's success in closing the gender gap and by promoting human development opportunities.
| 28.01.2008 | Read more |