For far too long, Filipino women have carried the weight of inequality in silence—locked out of financial systems, overburdened by care work, and underrepresented in decision-making spaces. But make no …
Despite the clear economic and social benefits of women’s economic participation, many Filipino women remain trapped in a cycle of financial dependence and marginalization. It’s not for lack of ambition …
Women’s economic empowerment isn’t just a noble goal—it’s an urgent necessity for national progress. In countries like the Philippines, where gender gaps in labor participation persist, unlocking women’s full economic …
Too often, the burden of adolescent pregnancy is placed on young girls, ignoring the fact that older men are frequently the cause. Changing the narrative means shifting responsibility onto those …
Teenage pregnancy in the Philippines is often framed as a result of “young love” or “poor decision-making,” but the reality is far more complex. Many of these pregnancies occur in …
The Philippines faces an escalating adolescent pregnancy crisis, with over 180,000 births annually among girls aged 10–19【1】. The highest rates are in economically disadvantaged regions, where young girls often lack …
