Prepared by: Maria Gellen Baladiang

“To be empowered is to move through the world

without fear or apology, and with these gifts, come an
even deeper privilege — the ability to take charge of
your own life and claim your rights.”
- Oprah Winfrey
MARCH is recognized as Women’s Month in the
Philippines.

• It celebrated the achievements of

women around the country

• And raised awareness of domestic

violence and other challenges that
women face every day.
 Question
What are you grateful for in your
mother, wife, sister, cousin, childhood
friend, coworker, girlfriend and anyone
close to your heart?
 WAYS TO RECOGNIZE
WOMAN'S MONTH

Give Thank a Share her

story/achievements
Flowers woman to the world
 WAYS TO RECOGNIZE
WOMAN'S MONTH

Join 'Purple
Wednesdays'
Campaign
WHY WOMAN'S MONTH IS
IMPORTANT

It shines a spotlight on women

• The majority of decisions should be
made by women throughout the year.
• But still, this month is ideal for
paying them extra attention and
focus on their needs more.
WHY WOMAN'S MONTH IS
IMPORTANT

It’s all about equality

• By giving women's issues more
consideration, gender equality and
awareness can be promoted.
WHY WOMAN'S MONTH IS
IMPORTANT

It raises awareness
• It's a great opportunity to talk about
issues that affect women on a daily
basis, such domestic abuse and human
trafficking. And the best time to take
action
 Women's Month (Philippines) Timeline
1907 1928

The First Suffrage Bil The Women’s Citizens

Congressman Filemon Sotto
League
signs the first suffrage bill for Maria Ventura leads the
women at the Philippine establishment of the Women’s
Assembly. Citizens League.

1986 1937
The First Female Women’s Suffrage
President Women are legally allowed to vote
in the Philippines, making it one of
The Philippines elects its first the first Asian countries to
female president, Corazon institutionalize women’s suffrage.
Aquino.
FAQ 1 : Who declared Women's
Day
The United Nations declared and
celebrated the first International Women’s
Day in 1975.
 FAQ 2 : What do you say on
Women’s Day?
A simple “thank you for being exactly who
they are!”
INTRODUCING
10 EMPOWERED

WOMEN
IN THE PHILIPPINES
SOCORRO "NANAY
CORING" RAMOS

She is the FOUNDER of the

Philippines' largest chain of
bookstores, schools, and
office supply stores, the
"NATIONAL BOOK
STORE"
 JOSIE NATORI

She runs the

international women’s
fashion brand, The
Natori Company.
 MARIA RESSA

She's a JOURNALIST with

over 25 years of experience, a
teacher, author, CNN Bureau
Chief, ABS-CBN Head of
News and Current Events,
Rappler CEO, and 2021 Nobel
Peace Prize Winner.
WHANG-OD OGGAY

She is the oldest tattoo

artist in the world, and got
the Dangal ng Haraya
Prize for her contributions
to Philippine culture and
the arts.
AIMEE CARANDANG

She is the first female

commercial pilot in the
country, and her success
has encouraged many other
women to become pilots.
 HIDILYN DIAZ

She won the country's

first Olympic gold medal
and currently a
Philippine Air Force
member
 LEA SALONGA
She is the first Asian female to
play Éponine and Fantine in Les
Misérables, FIRST ASIAN
FEMALE TO WIN BEST
PERFORMANCE FOR MISS
SAIGON, Best Direction of a
Musical at Tony Awards and first
Asian woman to win a Laurence
Olivier award.
 ALICE EDUARDO

She is the President and CEO of

Sta. Elena Construction and
Development Corporation, a
leading construction company in
the country, and known as the
"Woman of Steel" in the
Philippines.
 MIRIAM DEFENSOR
SANTIAGO
She is the first Filipino and
Asian judge of the International
Criminal Court. And first
female editor-in-chief of the UP
student newspaper, Philippine
Collegian.
ANGELITA CASTRO-
KELLY

She is a Decorated Space

Scientist who was the
first-ever female mission
operations manager of
NASA.
 CONCLUSION

March is the time of the year when we remember

the VALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS OF
FILIPINO WOMEN and CELEBRATE THEIR
ACHIEVEMENT in fighting for gender equality
and social inclusion.
Women’s Month is a reminder that
OUTSTANDING WOMEN ARE
MADE, NOT BORN.
 If you were INSPIRED by the empowered women in the
Philippines go for it! There's NO SHAME in CHASING
SUCCESS.

May other women’s journeys inspire you to start CREATING

YOUR OWN SUCCESS STORY, and even CHANGING
THE WORLD!
Thank you!
 Source:
• https://nationaltoday.com/womens-month-philippines/
• https://www.moneymax.ph/lifestyle/articles/outstanding-
women-philippines
• https://www.tatlerasia.com/lifestyle/arts/female-trailblazers-in-
the-philippines