The Philippines has hailed a UN Security Council resolution recognising women’s role in the peace process, saying that the measure raised the status of women from “victims” of conflict to agents of amity.
4564: Philippines, 12/05/2025, Election for Kapulungan Ng Mga Kinatawan (Philippine House of Representatives)
| Quota Information | Parliament Information | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Are there legislated quotas? | Yes | Structure of parliament | Unicameral |
| For the Single/Lower House? | No | >Current members | 311 |
| Percentage of women | 27.33% | ||
| Source: Gender Quotas Database | Source: New Parline | ||
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Even as more women across Southeast Asia step into visible roles in business, government, and civil society, many still struggle to break into positions of real influence.
April 27, 2026
In the Philippines, Technology-facilitated Violence Is Depriving Girls of an Education
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July 7, 2025
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October 18, 2023
Women’s political representation in PH still inadequate, says forum speakers
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July 5, 2023
Philippines: woman political prisoner freed
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November 26, 2019
UN special rapporteur calls on PH govt to protect Filipina women in politics
The United Nations special rapporteur on ending violence against women is calling on the Philippine government to protect Filipino women in politics against verbal attacks coming from high-level politicians.
March 2, 2017
Philippines: The Commission on Elections to hold special voters’ registration for women and girls on 8 March
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November 20, 2015
Michele Bachelet Advocates for Gender Quotas at the Women and Youth Dialogue
Michele Bachelet, President of the Republic of Chile, has participated this week in the forum ‘Women and Youth Dialogue’, celebrated this week at the Miriam College, in Quezon City (Philippines).
March 30, 2014
More women participation in governance in the Philippines?
Would increasing women participation in politics improve Philippine governance?
Some lawmakers and women's rights advocates believe it would.
March 8, 2013
In the Philippines, women stand up for peace
At the heart of Manila’s main thoroughfare, right at the People Power monument, a large group of Muslim women gathered one Sunday (Oct.
May 30, 2012
Bohol Women Still Long Way to Empowerment
As many believe that Boholano women are more empowered, Women in New Growth and Services (WINGS) Director and lawyer Myrna Pagsuberon believes otherwise.
May 30, 2012
Women's Rights Activist Banned From Leaving Philippines
The chair of the Gabriela Network USA, a Philippine-US women's rights solidarity organization, was prevented from leaving the Philippines last week after allegedly being placed on a watch list. Dr.
May 30, 2012
Women's Group Calls For End To Basilan Conflict
Women leaders in the Asia-Pacific region who joined the International Women's Peace and Solidarity Mission to Basilan condemned the Philippine government's move to send thousand of troops to the province and neighboring Sulu.
May 30, 2012
Women Leaders To Celebrate 70th Year Of Women's Suffrage
The National Federation of Women's Clubs Foundation (NFWCF) is spearheading the Women's National Electoral Assembly in celebration of seventy years of emancipation for Filipino women in a two-day conference on September 14 and 15 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Manila.
May 30, 2012
Philippines: PGMA Dares Filipino Women Leaders to Use Right of Suffrage to Modernize Philippines
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo challenged the Filipino women leaders to fully exercise their right to suffrage and help modernize the country not just in the electoral aspect but also in building a better Philippines.
May 30, 2012
Philippines: PGMA Calls on Women to Lobby for Electoral Computerization
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo called on women leaders to campaign for the modernization of voting, counting and canvassing as she pointed out that funds for the computerization of elections has long been provided.
May 30, 2012
Philippines: Women’s Groups Join Calls for Arroyo Ouster
A newly formed alliance of women’s organizations on Wednesday added its voice to growing calls for the President Arroyo’s resignation amid the corruption scandals plaguing her administration.
May 30, 2012
Philippines: Magna Carta of Women
Mayor Celso Lobregat has rallied the different sectors in the region to support the passage of the magna carta of women, a proposed law initiated by District I Congresswoman Beng Climaco that will ensure the integration of gender equality into the national development planning.
May 30, 2012
Philippines: Stop Political Persecution Against Congresswoman Liza Maza, Gabriela Women's Party Representative
The political persecution by the Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo administration against incumbent Gabriela Women’s Party List Representative to the Philippine Congress, Liza Largoza-Maza and her colleagues, Bayan Muna Representatives Satur Ocampo and Teodoro Casiňo and former Anak Pawis Representative Ra
May 30, 2012
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May 30, 2012
Philippines: Bill on Women's Rights, Gender Education Passes House 2nd Reading
A pending bill on women's rights and gender education in the workplace gained ground in the House of Representatives as it passed second reading.
May 30, 2012
Philippines: Filipinos Pledge to Carry on Corazon Aquino’s Legacy at Wake by Safeguarding Democracy
Weeping mourners have been paying their respects at the wake of former President Corazon Aquino, with some pledging to carry on her legacy by protecting the democracy she helped install 23 years ago.Filipinos have been sensitive to any slide back toward autocratic rule since Aquino and Roman Cath
May 30, 2012
Philippines: Arroyo Signs Magna Carta for Women
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Friday morning signed into law the Magna Carta for women in Malacañang.Republic Act 9710 prohibits discrimination against women and recognizes, promotes and protects their rights.
May 30, 2012
Philippines: Reproductive Health Tests Candidates’ Political Guts
Filipino voters who have yet to make up their minds about their choice for their next president are being advised: look at each aspirant’s stance on reproductive health to help them gauge the candidate’s leadership mettle and political guts.A candidate’s position on issues like reproductive healt
May 30, 2012
Philippines: Asia-Pacific Women Have Long Way to Go–UN
Women in the Asia-Pacific region have little economic and political power, impacting economic growth prospects of developing nations, the United Nations said in a report released Monday.According to the UN Asia-Pacific Human Development Report to mark International Women’s Day, the region ranked