by Carl Ocab | Jan 26, 2023
Women-led startups in the Philippines have become increasingly common in recent years, with an estimated 62% of new businesses registered in 2020 being women-owned, according to the Department of Trade and Industries. However, despite this growth in the number of...
by Carl Ocab | Dec 9, 2022
The UN Women Asia Pacific Women Empowerment Principles (WEPs) Awards is the first regional awards initiative that recognises companies promoting inclusive and sustainable growth in the region. Created by WeEmpowerAsia and supported by Investing in Women, the WEPs aim...
by Carl Ocab | Nov 17, 2022
Work-from-home arrangements almost became the new normal during COVID-19. But as companies transition back to working onsite, the option for remote work again tends to be seen to cater primarily to women, who are traditionally tasked to care for the family. A recent...
by Carl Ocab | Nov 11, 2022
On October 24, the Australian Embassy Vietnam and CARE International in Vietnam launched an art exhibit highlighting the multiple burdens on women and prompting conversations on equal sharing of caring and economic roles across genders within households. Housed at the...
by Carl Ocab | Oct 13, 2022
About 60% of SMEs in the Philippines are women-owned or led, creating a great ecosystem for gender lens investing in the country. The Philippines is also a signatory of many international conventions on gender equality that enables a positive policy environment....
