MANILA, Philippines — In celebration of National Women’s Month, President Rodrigo Duterte has urged Filipinos to support advocacies promoting women empowerment.
While efforts are being done to ensure equal opportunities for women, Duterte recognized that “the work is far from over.”
“The government recognizes the role of women in nation-building and upholding the fundamental equality before the law of both genders,” Duterte said in a recorded message during the Philippine Commission on Women’s celebration of National Women’s Month on Wednesday.
“This is why we are working relentlessly to ensure that they will have equal access to education, economic opportunities, health care …
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