MARCH

FACT SHEET ON WOMEN

IN THE PHILIPPINES

Proclamation No. 227 series of

1998 provides for the observance
of the month of March as
Women's Role in History month
while Republic Act 6949 series of
1990 declares March 8 of every
year as International Women's
Day. March of every year is
declared as National Women's
Month.
FACT SHEET ON WOMEN
IN THE PHILIPPINES

Entrepreneurship:
Women-owned businesses are thriving in the Philippines. As
of 2021, women entrepreneurs accounted for 54% of the total
number of entrepreneurs in the country

STEM Fields:
Women in the Philippines are increasingly pursuing
careers in science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics (STEM). In 2020, around 42% of STEM
graduates in tertiary education were female,

Community Leadership:
Women play crucial roles in community development and
leadership. Many grassroots organizations and community-
based initiatives in the Philippines are led by women, driving
positive change at the local level.

Environmental Conservation
Women are actively involved in environmental
conservation efforts in the Philippines. From leading
conservation projects to advocating for sustainable
practices, Filipino women are at the forefront of protecting
the environment for future generations.