Calapan City │ March 8, 2017 — In celebration of the National Women’s month, TESDA MIMAROPA will provide free certification services to all women of MIMAROPA region from March 8-31, 2017. This is in accordance with TESDA MiMaRoPa Office Order…
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Section 16 of the IRR of Magna Carta of Women
SECTION 16. Equal Access and Elimination of Discrimination in Education, Scholarships, and Training – The State shall ensure that gender stereotypes and images in existing educational materials and curricula are adequately and appropriately revised. Gender-sensitive language shall be used at…
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PH still among 10 most gender-equal nations
But because of the ‘sluggish pace of change’ in wealthy countries in Asia, ‘the region will not close its economic gap for another 111 years,’ says the World Economic Forum Jee Y. Geronimo @jeegeronimo MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines…
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Violence Against Women (VAW)
Violence against women (VAW) appears as one of the country’s pervasive social problems. According to the 2008 National Demographic and Health Survey conducted by the National Statistics Office, one in five Filipino women age 15-49 has experienced physical violence since…
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Feature Story: Breastfeeding times two
While many mothers easily gave up on breastfeeding, here is a first-time mom who took courage to nurse not only one but two little girls all at the same time. Meet Anabel Dela Serna-De Jesus, 35 years old, and mommy…
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TESDA MiMaRoPa joins the 18 day Campaign to End Violence Against Women
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority-MIMAROPA Region joins the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) by conducting activities to create awareness regarding VAW on December 9, 2016. This campaign is observed annually from November 25 to December 12…
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