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WomenbizPH Courtesy Call with Laos 🇱🇦 H.E. Ambassador Elizabeth Te
WomenbizPH Chairperson Rosemarie Rafael, President Rhoda Caliwara and Board Secretary Mylene Abiva Courtesy Call at Philippine Embassy in Laos .Ambassador Elizabeth T. Te is the current Philippine Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Lao People's Democratic Republic, having presented her credentials to President Thongloun Sisoulith on July 2, 2025. She is a career diplomat committed to strengthening bilateral relations, with a focus on defense, trade, and education.
Read MoreResearch on the Working Condition of Women Freelance Online Workers in the APEC Region and Recommendations to Address their Challenges
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated digital transformation across the world, paving the way to virtual working, as
Read MoreSTRENGTHENING WOMEN’S ENTREPRENEURSHIP in National Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Policies and Action Plans
The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) serves as the United Nations’ regional hub promoting cooperation a
Read MoreWhy Another Women’s Group?
As more women join the advocacy to bring more women in the corporate C-suite, or to empower a microentrepreneur in the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), six leading women groups in business recently formed an alliance called Philippine Womens Economic Network or PHILWEN. Ms. Boots Garcia, former chair of BCDA and WomenBizPH, was nominated as president.
Read MoreWomenbiz Trustee, Monette Iturralde-Hamlin recognized by IABC CEO Excel Awards
After more than three decades of unparalleled excellence, service, and dedication to her craft, TeamAsia President and Founder Monette Iturralde-Hamlin has been recognized by the International Association of Business
Read MoreInspiring women
An afternoon with three women who have challenged status quo, disrupted the usual and transformed lives. The WomenbizPH, the country’s pioneer organization in policy advocacy for empowering women in business, has again inspired women in its periodic mentoring event called W2W or Women Mentoring Women held last Oct 21, 2016 at Dusit Makati Hotel.
Read MoreBrewing@AIM with VP Leni Robredo
Yesterday morning, I attended the launch of Brewing@AIM: Conversations with Thought Leaders with VP Leni Robredo as its very first guest speaker.
Read MoreFINANCIAL ACCESS FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS: WHY WE NEED IT, HOW IT WORKS
Several studies have noted that while women-owned enterprises comprise a major part of formal small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in emerging markets, these SMEs were observed to exhibit slower growth rates than businesses owned by men. The major reason? Difficulty in securing financing for their businesses. In the 2014 report of the Apec Business Advisory Council, the recommendation was made “to identify and remove barriers to women’s participation in high-growth potential sectors to support the growth of SMEs.” Further, at the recent Apec Women and the Economy Forum hosted by the Philippines in September 2015, a recommendation was made during the High-Level Policy Dialogue (HLPD) on Women and the Economy to adopt a gender lens in establishing financial support and training for businesses owned by women. Access to finance continues to remain as a major constraint faced by women entrepreneurs.
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