International Women's Day:

Where are women now?

Juana, desisyon mo
ay mahalaga sa
kinabukasan ng
bawat isa. Ikaw na!"

As of 2014, the Philippines has failed

4 out of the 7 indicators for "promoting
gender equality and empowering
women," one of the Millennium
Development Goals set to be
achieved by the end of the year.

Women have been the countrys 5th

poorest basic sector in the past 6
years.
As of 2012, Women in ARMM had the
highest level at 55%, and NCR the
lowest at 4.1%.

Poverty incidence among Filipino women as a basic sector

2006

2012

25.9%

25.6%

(Source: National Statistical Coordination Board)

Labor force participation rate

Women

Men

49.8%

78.1%

(Source: Philippine Statistics Authority)

Women more than 50% of

population?

Women, where art thou?

 As of 2013, majority or over 5,000

of employed Filipino women are
"laborers and unskilled workers,"
the Department of Labor and
Employment reported.
They earn an average of P159/day,
the lowest among all sectors.

Lowest average daily basic pay of women in different

occupation groups
Laborers, unskilled (i.e.,
domestic helpers, cleaners,
manufacturing)

P159.18

Farmers, forestry workers,

fishers

P200.08

Service workers, shop and

market sales

P219.86

Trades and related workers

P244.59

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At present, 6 out of the 24 senatorial seats are occupied by women.

There are 79 women out of the

289 representatives in the
House.

Women as governors

23%

Women as municipal mayors 21%

(Source: Philippine Commission on Women)

 All these, however, are just numbers that the

public can still change in the coming years.
What is more important is to push more,
women and men to uphold gender rights.
Many other women are doing just as much,
oftentimes,

in silence.

They are everywhere. They are faceless,

they are nameless.

This years theme pays tribute to all the

women leaders
who continue to make their mark,
effect positive changes,
and inspire others to do the same.

Challenge
As the last quarter of 2015 ushers
in the period of filing for candidacy
for next years election.

Juanas to heed the call

of public service
and political parties to
include gender-related issues in
the agenda.

An Appeal to All
Join hands in enabling Juana to participate
freely and openly.
Equip women with knowledge and skills
necessary to effectively involve themselves
in governance.
Never get tired of providing equal
opportunities for women and men
We need more men who can stand for and
promote womens rights.

To Every Juan and Juana

Juans please support Juanas as they
aspire to become leaders.
Share roles and responsibilities in the
household
Foster healthy partnership and
relationship.

To All Juanas
Dream
Aspire
Inspire

Learn how to define

yourself and not to be
defined by others.