MANILA, Philippines — Despite modern living, it is still common for Filipino women to be relegated — whether forcefully or willingly — to child-rearing once they become mothers.
Results of surveys conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority as of March 2021 showed that the labor force participation rate is still greater among men, at 76.8 percent compared to women, at just 53.1 percent.
The truth is, despite women empowerment and gender equality programs, the belief that women should handle all the chores at home and take care of children prevails, and that men are tasked to work and provide for the family — never mind that women can do it too.
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