Carefree empowers women to take charge of their intimate care

Carefree empowers women to take charge of their intimate care

Posted by Ria Hazel on 12:15 PM in Carefree, Carefree Panty Love, feminine care, feminine hygiene, health, hygiene, intimate care, women, women’s health,

If there is one lesson that Filipinos took away from the extended lockdown, it is the importance of maintaining our general health. During the peak of the pandemic, many of us experienced sudden changes in ourroutines. It was also during this time that we realized the importance of prioritizing physical health and self-care. For Filipinas, one form of self-care that has become more popular and important is intimate care or taking good care of their vaginal health.

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GCash partners with Connected Women

GCash partners with Connected Women

Posted by Ria Hazel on 8:00 PM in Advocacy, Connected Women, equal opportunity, Gcash, International Women's Month, women,

From left: GCash head of commercial product Ferdie Perez, Connected Women CTO Bobby Jimenez with founder and head of special projects Gina Romero, GCash head of commercial new products and platforms Jasmine Kho, and AVP and head of public sector and partnerships Lhen Pavia

The country’s leading e-wallet GCash has collaborated with Connected Women, a socially-responsible platform that trains and offers flexible AI and digital job opportunities for Filipino women. The announcement of the partnership coincides with International Women's Day, which is being celebrated under the UN Women and United Nations' theme of "DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality.

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foodpanda celebrates its superwomen Ka-pandas

foodpanda celebrates its superwomen Ka-pandas

Posted by Ria Hazel on 12:33 PM in Foodpanda, foodpanda ph, foodpanda rider, International Women's Day, superwoman, women,

Back in the day, it was still astonishing to see women riding motorcycles traversing the road traffic, let alone do the job of making timely deliveries for our orders. But a lot has changed in recent years. There has never been a better time than now to go into delivery freelancing as more options are presented to women who want to work in the field.

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5 Places to Rock your GUESS Originals x Betty Boop fits

5 Places to Rock your GUESS Originals x Betty Boop fits

Posted by Ria Hazel on 8:02 AM in Apparel, Betty Boop, Cap, clothing, cute, dress, Fashion, girl power, GUESS, GUESS Originals, GUESSXBettyBoop, shirts, Style, women,

GUESS Originals recently released a special collection featuring the world-famous Betty Boop brand and it's a match made in heaven. The collaboration promises to showcase the Betty Boop design with trendy products from GUESS Originals shirts, dresses and caps.

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UNFPA Philippines launched Here for Her flagship campaign

UNFPA Philippines launched Here for Her flagship campaign

Posted by Ria Hazel on 7:57 AM in Campaign, Gender Equality, her, Here for Her, International Women's Month, UNFPA, United Nations Population Foundation, woman, women,

To celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund in the Philippines, launched the “Here for Her” campaign. The Here for Her Campaign , is a call to action engaging all stakeholders to accelerate the pace in empowering women and girls to realize their rights and full potential. This flagship campaign is launched to promote commitment to end preventable maternal deaths, end unintended pregnancies, and prevent gender-based violence and other harmful practices.

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GCash inspires more women to lead

GCash inspires more women to lead

Posted by Ria Hazel on 8:10 AM in business, company, finance, Gcash, growth, lead, women, women future conference,

GCash chief technology and operating officer Pebbles Sy

These days, more and more industries are empowering women to take on leadership roles within their organization or the community at large. Studies have shown that female leaders are more nurturing, empathetic, and are great communicators and listeners, which are key to motivate employees and consequently, help boost the company’s growth.

This was one of the issues discussed during the recent virtual Women Future Conference 2021, an event which promotes feminine leadership and management in typically male-dominated industries such as financial technology, banking, and insurance.

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Visible role models can help inspire more women leaders

Visible role models can help inspire more women leaders

Posted by Ria Hazel on 9:00 AM in cashless solution, finance, financial, Gcash, women,

L-R, from top: GCash president and CEO Martha Sazon, DealStreetAsia managing editor Michelle Teo, CXA Group founder and CEO Rosaline Chow Koo; Her Capital Angel investor/founder Gail Wong, TheAsianParent Group CEO and founder Roshni Mahtani

Potential women leaders have been limited because of outdated gender norms and lack of mentoring and support. The visibility of successful female role models for girls and women is vital, particularly in fields that have long been dominated by men, like finance and technology.

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Empowered by #Salontastic Hair to Break Free from Stereotypes

Empowered by #Salontastic Hair to Break Free from Stereotypes

Posted by Ria Hazel on 12:23 PM in Anne Curtis, Empowerment, Gabbi Garcia, hair, Kylie Verzosa, Pantene, Salontastic, Sofia Andres, women,

 

In a world where ideas of being a woman are often defined by stereotypes and media messages, it’s quite common to be subjected to gender stereotypes that have little to do with your abilities or appearance. While these harmful preconceptions have been ingrained in society, social media has connected millions of women who continuously inspire each other to defy gender stereotypes. 

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‘Kababae Mong Tao’ film by Coca-Cola challenges unconscious biases against women

‘Kababae Mong Tao’ film by Coca-Cola challenges unconscious biases against women

Posted by Ria Hazel on 6:50 PM in Coca Cola, Coca-Cola Philippines, online film, women, women empowerment,

Sari-sari store owners, one of the featured women in Coca-Cola Philippines’ Kababae Mong Tao film, represent the women micro-retailers whose efforts are seen as small and invalid. These women are supported by Coca-Cola Philippines through STAR program, as aligned in the 5by20 global initiative, that aims to economically empower more women through livelihood and financial assistance

For most Filipinas, the phrase ‘Kababae mong tao…’ is a statement that they have probably heard at least once in their lives. It’s a seemingly harmless remark that aims to put them in their place, a reprimand that tells them what they should and should not do. And while society has over time become more progressive, we still have a long way to go in addressing this deeply-ingrained and unconscious discrimination – one that inhibits women from realizing their full potential.

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