National Women's Month 2025

Mar 7, 2025 - 05:10 AM

National Women's Month in the Philippines is celebrated in March and includes International Women's Day on March 8. The month-long observance recognizes Filipino women's contributions to society and advocates for gender equality. 

History 

• In 1988, President Corazon Aquino signed Proclamation No. 224, which established the first week of March as Women's Week and March 8 as Women's Rights and International Peace Day
• In 1988, President Aquino also signed Proclamation No. 227, which declared March as Women's Role in History Month
• In 1990, President Aquino signed Republic Act No. 6949, which declared March 8 as National Women's Day

Celebrations 

• Activities include screenings, campaigns, and special offers
• Advocates wear purple on Thursdays
• Government agencies coordinate with local and regional groups
• Agencies share their Women's Month stories on social media

Goals 

• To promote gender equality and women's empowerment
• To amplify the voices of marginalized women
• To encourage online advocacy for gender inclusivity
• To create a more just, inclusive, and equal society