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16/08/2026

| CHR Gender Ombud Guidelines: Promoting Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment Under the Magna Carta of Women (RA 9710) and Related Laws

Women's rights must not only be promoted, they must also be protected.

As we count down to the 17th Signing Anniversary of the Magna Carta of Women (MCW), learn how the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) fulfills its role as the country's Gender Ombud by monitoring the implementation of the MCW, investigating gender-related rights violations, and promoting accountability in protecting and advancing women's human rights.

Discover how the CHR helps ensure that the rights guaranteed under the Magna Carta of Women are upheld for every Filipino women.

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Protecting women's rights is not only a legal duty—it is a shared responsibility.

21/06/2026

Former Representative and We Govern Inc. Board President Liza Maza shared insights on the lessons learned, gains and challenges in the advocacy to advance human rights legislation at the training on policy advocacy conducted by Karapatan for human rights defenders.

20/05/2026

WE GOVERN has continued to expand its programs and advocacies in response to the continuing need to advance good governance amid persistent political and social challenges.

19/05/2026

Good governance is not achieved by government alone; it is built through active citizen participation.

When people are informed, engaged, and empowered, communities become more transparent, accountable, and responsive.

WE GOVERN continues to work with communities in strengthening democratic participation at all levels.

12/05/2026

Gabriela Women’s Party Rep. Sarah Elago sponsors House Bill 4781 or the bill seeking to reintroduce divorce in the Philippines.

Since the 11th Congress, Gabriela Women’s Party has been advocating and filing a bill to reintroduce divorce in the Philippines, recognizing the pervasiveness of domestic violence against Filipino women and their children.

Gabriela Women’s Party Rep. Sarah Elago sponsors House Bill 4781 or the bill seeking to reintroduce divorce in the Philippines.

Gabriela Women’s Party has been advocating and filing a bill to reintroduce divorce in the Philippines, recognizing the pervasiveness of domestic violence against Filipino women and their children.

06/05/2026

The Filipino worker is the backbone of the economy, yet they are trapped in a cycle of "governance by precarity." With real wages plummeting by nearly 30% since 1989, the demand for a Php1,200 National Minimum Wage is not just a payroll adjustment – it is about survival, achieving a decent standard of living and restoring dignity. CPDG calls for an end to the neoliberal plunder of labor. It demands an alternative development framework that prioritizes people over profit.

Read here: https://cpdg.ph/from-toil-to-turmoil-the-violent-devaluation-of-the-filipino-worker/

04/05/2026

The RA 9710 or the Magna Carta of Women affirms that women’s rights are human rights. It guarantees Filipino women equal opportunities, protection from discrimination, and full participation in all areas of society, especially those belonging to marginalized sectors. By ensuring these rights are recognized, respected, protected, fulfilled, and promoted, the law empowers women to fully contribute to nation-building and social development.

As we observe World Day of Social Justice 2026, themed “Renewed Commitment to Social Development and Social Justice,” we are reminded that true social justice is only possible when women are included, valued, and given equal opportunity to thrive.

The PCW continually calls on all sectors to address inequalities and gender disparities that limit women’s participation. Let us stand for equality, challenge injustices, and build a society where women and children can fully exercise their rights and reach their potential.

A just society is one where equality is real for all women and children. 💜

07/07/2023

There is mounting evidence the Anti-Terrorism Act or Republic Act No. 11479 is being weaponized against rights defenders. CSOs call for its review and repeal.

07/07/2023

Council for People's Development and Governance