Tag: international womens month

"Who wore it better?" This may seem like an innocent question but something this simple is an act of pitting women against each other. If you take a look at how society portrays women, you may find small ways in which we're

We all know that Instagram is a place where perfection reigns supreme. Be it for jaw-dropping travelgrams or flawless selfies, people gravitate towards images that are "too good to be true." The use of filters has become a common practice for most

There’s no denying that our national athlete Hidilyn Diaz is an inspiration to all Filipinas everywhere. After winning silver at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, where she competed in the 53 kg women’s weightlifting category, Hidilyn has become a

Body-shaming is something that most—if not all—women have personally experienced. When we were younger, we might've come across a tita or classmate who made inappropriate remarks about our weight and body—"Ay, tumaba ka, no?" or "Grabe, ang payat payat mo naman." And

With her humorous antics that keep us glued to our screens, K Brosas sure knows how to tickle our funny bone as an actress, singer, TV personality, and comedienne. From concerts, to guestings and TV shows, K has done 'em all—and she's

We all notice changes in our physical appearance as we age. We get wrinkles, sagging skin, white hair, and extra beauty marks pop up whether we like it or not. Often, this pushes people to try to look younger through clothes and

It’s that time of the year again to honor all women and their achievements—which, let’s be honest, should be a year round thing anyways—no matter her sexuality, race, or social standing. Now, if your version of celebrating International Women’s Month is by

In celebration of Women's Day, we're putting the spotlight on five local fashion brands helmed by Filipinas. Poised to bring a fresh perspective to modern Filipino fashion, these Pinays are active champions of local craftsmanship.Apart from putting up successful businesses, our featured ladies

I have a soft spot for Leandra Medine-Cohen, a.k.a. Man Repeller, who, as part of the first generation of fashion bloggers, shot to fame not just because of her hilarious takes on the trends of today (e.g. “Making the Case for Big Pants—I

Happy International Women's Day (IWD), ladies! Today marks the global celebration of women empowerment and achievement. The IWD has been observed since the early 1900s and continues to recognize women's call for equality. There are so many ways to get immersed in

In celebration of International Women's Day, Mattel will release a 17-piece Barbie collection fashioned after inspiring women. The series, aptly entitled Inspiring Women, is set to be released in two parts. For the first batch, they are zooming in on three women who

The past few decades have seen long strides in mainstreaming principles that directly address the economic, social, political and cultural inequality between men and women. Although the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) had been adopted

On its 22nd year of effectivity, the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995 (Republic Act No. 7877) aims to protect every individual from work, education or training-related sexual harassment. While not solely for the benefit of women, the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995

My story as feminist began with my love of music. I like to quote Kathleen Hanna a lot by saying “Riot grrrl was my gateway drug to feminism.” It was via bands like Bikini Kill, Le Tigre, Bratmobile, and Sleater-Kinney that I