In the spirit of this year’s International Women’s Day celebration, flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) accomplished an aviation milestone by having the most number of all-female flight crews in a single day, marking a collective triumph for women in the industry. More
As International Women’s Day approaches, AS Watson, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer, proudly announces that it’s the first health and beauty retailer to be a signatory of the Women’s Empowerment Principles, a global movement under UN Women (United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment) dedicated to advancing gender equity and […] More
We always hear of women empowerment but what exactly does this oft-used phrase entail? Women empowerment is believing that women can be catalysts of change, it is recognizing their strengths and qualities. Women need to be supported not just inside their homes but also in their chosen professions and advocacies. More
Converge ICT Solutions Inc. President and Co-Founder Maria Grace Y. Uy stands proudly as one of this year’s “Women of Style and Substance” awardees of PeopleAsia, joining a roster of exceptional women who have been making waves in their respective industries – with style. More
Recognizing the transformative power of education, Watsons, the leading health, wellness, and beauty retailer brand, has taken a significant stride in changing lives and uplifting the community, Watsons has teamed up with Punlaan School to empower young women and pave the way for a brighter future for all. More
In celebration of the United Nations Women International Girls in ICT Day, GCash, the country’s leading mobile wallet, signs the UN Women Empowerment Principles Commitment. More
Led by its Co-Founder and President Maria Grace Uy, leading Philippine fiber internet provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has taken strides to uplift women not just within the organization but also in the communities the company serves. More
Lenovo has been listed in the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI) for the fourth consecutive year. The Bloomberg Gender-Equity Index framework tracks the progress of 418 companies, in 11 sectors and 45 countries around the world in women’s empowerment and equality in the workplace. More
Converge ICT Solutions Inc. Co-Founder and President Maria Grace Uy has once again gained another international recognition after being named as the lone Filipina in the carefully selected list of “5 Women over 50 Who Are Leading the Way in Asia Pacific” who are trailblazing their respective fields in the region. More
Women are nearly synonymous with nurturing, caring, and uplifting others. In the Philippines, mothers are called ilaw ng tahanan, because they guide their families in the right direction – they are often in charge of the family’s budget and finances, maintaining the affairs of the household, and are the main source of support by the […] More
Winners of the annual Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) Awards for 2020 and 2021 gathered at the ceremonial kickoff of the “WEPs Winners Circle” to celebrate gender equality champions and discuss how to push for women’s empowerment, gender equality, diversity and inclusion across the workplace, marketplace, and community last December 3, 2021, at the Dusit Thani […] More
Accenture was recognized as one of the top Gender-Inclusive Workplaces in the Philippines by the United Nations (UN) Asia-Pacific Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) Awards, the first of its kind in the region to recognize companies’ efforts in accelerating gender equality. Accenture received the second runner-up award in the Gender-Inclusive Workplace category in this year’s awarding […] More