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'The National Women’s Month Celebration. 2024 18-day Campaign to End Violence Against Women.' Empowering Women, Ending Violence!   ∘₊✧──────✧₊∘ The Philippines observes the National Women's Month Celebration and the 18-day Campaign to End Violence Against Women every year. This campaign aims to raise awareness about the pervasive social problem of Violence Against Women (VAW), which affects an estimated 1 in 3 women worldwide. In the Philippines, nearly 1 out of 5 women have experienced emotional, physical, or sexual violence by their current or most recent husband or intimate partner (PSA, 2022). This blog post discusses the significance of the Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children (VAWC) Act of 2004 and two other crucial VAW-related laws. This campaign, which takes place from November 25 to December 12, aligns with the National Women’s Month Celebration and aims to highlight the pervasive issue of violence against women. Violence against women is a global proble...

  ELPIDIO QUIRINO Early Life: Elpidio Quirino was born on November 16, 1890, in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines, into a well-established family. He was the son of Mariano Quirino, a civil servant, and Gregoria Rivera, a teacher. Raised in an environment that valued education, Quirino was a bright student and excelled academically. He attended the Vigan Elementary School and later the University of the Philippines College of Law, where he earned his law degree in 1915. Quirino passed the bar exam shortly after, launching his legal career. Career: Quirino began his career as a lawyer, but his public service journey took off when he was appointed as a private secretary to then-President Sergio Osmeña during the Commonwealth era. His work in the government expanded as he served in various positions, including as a member of the House of Representatives from 1919 to 1925 and as a senator from 1925 to 1935. During his time in the Senate, he became known for his advocacy for public welfa...

 The observance of National Indigenous Peoples Month (IPM) in the Philippines, celebrated from October 1-30, plays a vital role in promoting and protecting the rights, culture, and heritage of Indigenous Peoples (IPs). This year’s theme, "Mga Katutubo at Katutubong Dunong: Pahalagahan, Pangalagaan at Parangalana" (Valuing, Nurturing, and Honoring Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous Knowledge), highlights the importance of recognizing and preserving the unique cultures, traditions, and knowledge systems of IP communities. The commemoration fosters awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity that Indigenous Peoples bring to the Philippines while reinforcing their rights, especially with the 27th anniversary of the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA), which upholds key protections such as the right to ancestral domains, self-governance, and free, prior, and informed consent. This observance also serves to safeguard Indigenous knowledge, which has been passed down throug...

 The Philippines, as an archipelago situated in the Pacific Typhoon Belt, faces numerous environmental challenges exacerbated by climate change. These challenges affect the daily lives of Filipinos, particularly in rural and coastal communities, and threaten their livelihoods and well-being. Several factors contribute to the rapid environmental changes, and many of them are closely intertwined with human activities and broader global climate shifts. 1. Typhoons and Extreme Weather The Philippines is regularly hit by powerful typhoons, and climate change has made these storms more frequent, intense, and unpredictable. Warmer ocean temperatures fuel stronger storms, leading to more severe flooding and damage. These extreme weather events destroy homes, infrastructure, and crops, displacing thousands of people. Coastal and mountainous communities are especially vulnerable, as many live in areas prone to landslides and flooding. The devastation caused by these storms can take years to ...