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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 MoreIn diversity, there is brand strength
In recent weeks, two brands came under attack for what consumers perceive as a strong prejudice against women and their appearance. Japanese camera brand Canon launched a campaign that exclusively featured male photographers as key opinion leaders and was thus deemed by consumers as misogynistic.
Read MoreMaking the workplace a safe space for women
Women play an important role in the growth and development of our society. We have seen the advancement of women as they participate in various fields. However, as more women find themselves in the workplace, they face different barriers and challenges like sexual harassment and violence. Their fears come in different forms as they experience harassment and violence in private and public spaces—on the streets, public transportation, workplaces, schools, and even online. Recognizing this reality, WomenBizPH presented the “I Am Woman WOMENar Learning Series” to help in the promotion and creation of safe spaces for women.
Read MoreJoin, Work, Grow. Together.
This was the theme of the recently concluded APEC Policy Partnership on Women and the Economy (PPWE), hosted by New Zealand over three days, August 17, 29 and 21. WomenBizPH president Mylene Abiva and I were honored to be part of the Philippine delegation, which was headed by Philippine Commission on Women chairwoman Sandy Montano. Indeed, the meetings allowed the different economies to come together and share their ideas and best practices for improving economic empowerment of women.
Read MoreClaiming the proverbial seat at the table
International Women’s Day is celebrated every March, and this is the second that we are again spending at home. Ironically, one of the (many) events where I had the privilege to speak gave me the opportunity to “come back home.” As a proud SGV alumni partner, I spoke at SGV Consulting’s She Inspires Series entitled, “Claiming Our Seat at the Table.”
Read MoreSupporting Women’s Access to Global Markets Online Course for the APEC Business Community
Australian APEC Study Centre has invited Women's Business Council Philippines members to register for the the Supporting Women’s Access to Global Markets Online Course for the APEC Business Community. Developed by the Australian APEC Study Centre and Australian Government, this training explores how business groups can better support women entrepreneurs and business owners to build export-ready businesses and access global markets. The Supporting Women's Access to Global Markets On Line Course will be available as a free resource until December 2021.
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