“KABABAIHAN. KALIKASAN. KABUHAYAN.” is the new battle cry of the Women’s Business Council Philippines Inc. (WomenBizPH) as it partners with the UN Women Philippines Empower Program in creating climate-resilient livelihoods. Ms. Rhoda Castro-Caliwara, President of WomenbizPH, believes that this initiative will help women entrepreneurs thrive and lead in finding solutions to address the challenges brought about by climate change.
The workshop and networking event organized by WomenBizPH last March 25,2025Ka at Meralco Lighthouse became a platform for policy makers, non-government organizations, women entrepreneurs, academe and civil society to discuss issues affecting women, interventions being done, as well as strategies and reforms that may be adopted to attain sustainable livelihood.
CCC Commissioner Rachel Anne S. Herrera highlighted the Nationally Determined Contribution Gender Action Plan (NDC GAP) as a framework to support gender-responsive and inclusive approaches in achieving the country’s NDC targets—which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030.
She emphasized that the agricultural, waste, industry, transport, and energy sectors are traditionally considered male-dominated in terms of labor composition especially for those in senior-level management, yet when given the opportunity, women can thrive not just as skilled workers but as industry leaders.
Commissioner Herrera also cited the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) as a guide for achieving climate-resilient businesses.
Undersecretary Blesila Lantayona of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Regional Operations Group recognized women as powerful agents of change, capable of building sustainable communities.
“I stand with you to affirm the Department of Trade and Industry’s unwavering dedication to this cause, alongside the broader efforts of the Philippines to champion climate resilience,” she added.
The discussions focused on the intersection of gender and climate change, particularly on equipping women-led enterprises with the capacity to adapt to climate challenges.
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