“Increasing women’s economic empowerment is not only the right thing to do, it is also smart economics.” -Ndiame Diop, World Bank Country Director for Brunei, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand. The Philippines is known in the East Asia and Pacific region for its policy, legislative, and institutional framework for gender equality. Read about how the World Bank supports the Philippines reduce inequalities between men and women, boys and girls in the Country Gender Action Plan for the Philippines

This year's International Women's Month, with the theme "WE for gender equality and inclusive society", was marked by a series of powerful events and initiatives that championed women’s empowerment. And among those who have long been making waves in the workplace is PwC Philippines. One of the most inspiring examples of women breaking barriers is the story of Corazón de la Paz-Bernardo, a former senior partner at PwC. She made history by becoming the first woman to be admitted as a Partner of Pr

Women in the Philippines have been at the forefront of advocating for women’s rights and gender equality around the world. Thanks to work by generations of women, the Philippines is recognized as one of the most gender equal countries in the world. As Canada hosts the Women Deliver 2019 Conference, the Embassy of Canada in the Philippines gathered women leaders to discuss Power, Progress, and Change. | Embassy of Canada in the Philippines

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