Women's Issues Archives - ModernFilipina.ph

Filipino Millennials on Childbirth and the Future of the Environment

May 16, 2019

I can no longer remember a day when Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wasn’t the face of Democratic Socialism in America. In such a short period, AOC has become America’s most vocal Democratic Party representative t...

The Pregnancy Diet: What Should You Eat?

Bien Aronales

May 8, 2019

Food & Drink, Health, Women's Issues

Pregnancy brings about a dramatic change in your diet. You’re eating for two now, and some food products may not be right for your developing baby. So you need the right amount of vitamins, minerals, and nu...

Why They Stay: Understanding the Cycle of Domestic Abuse

Ruth M. Mazo

May 2, 2019

Mental Health, Relationships, Women's Issues

“He means well.” “He’s just being protective.” “He didn’t mean to do it. He was just upset.” You have heard statements like this from your friends. You have observed how their relationship has deg...

Is Darna a Feminist Icon?

Nyj Verdadero

April 18, 2019

Books, TV & Movies, pop culture, Women's Issues

When Liza Soberano announced that she could no longer play Darna, the internet was set ablaze. Fans started clamoring for their personal bets to play the role. The most mentioned names are Nadine Lustre, Ka...

Motherhood, Careers and the Extended Maternity Leave Act

Nyj Verdadero

March 28, 2019

Women's Issues

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This year’s National Women’s Month celebration has given women a lot of reasons to celebrate. The Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) is strengthening its campaign for gender-fair langua...

The Importance of All-Women Press Fairs

Katrina Tankeh

March 27, 2019

Books, TV & Movies, Entrepreneurship & Sidelines, Women's Issues

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I’ve always believed that the moment a woman is born, she has to fight for her place in society. We are all birthed into a patriarchal social system where men are deemed more capable and more powe...

Art Fair Philippines 2019 in Photos

Joy Soriano

February 28, 2019

art, Lifestyle, Music & Events, Women's Issues

In the future, professional women should all just be called: writers, photographers, sculptors — artists. Not "women writers," "female photographers," "women sculptors," or "female artists." We can only ...

The 2019 Senate Elections: What Women Voters Should Know About the Candidates

Fiona Gurtiza

January 15, 2019

Women's Issues

The campaign period for the candidates for the 2019 midterm elections starts next month, but it pays to get an early start and learn about Senate hopefuls to make more informed decisions come Election Day. ...

Power Imbalance and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: Where’s the Line?

Katrina Tankeh

November 8, 2018

Women's Issues

In 2017, we all witnessed the Weinstein effect. After almost 60 women accused Harvey Weinstein – Miramax co-founder and film producer – of sexual assault and rape, there was a slew of reports on other indiv...

Meet Our Lola Lodi: Lydia Calipos — An Activist for Change, An Inspiration

Berna Sastrillo

October 23, 2018

Inspiration, Women's Issues

Wearing a red Filipiniana gown, Lydia Calipos walked up to the stage to receive her trophy as one of this year’s Sampung Ulirang Nakatatanda awardees. Lydia, 71, has dedicated most of her life in community ...