Despite the proven capabilities of women leaders in governance, the Philippines has slipped from 16th to 25th in the Global Gender Gap report largely due to the low participation of women in politics.
In this episode, we spotlight the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and its efforts to close the gap by encouraging more women to run in office and strengthening the female voters engagement. While the challenge is real- from online abuse and disinformation that undermine women’s confidence-COMELEC is stepping up. Their response include pushing for the passage of the proposed Women’s Political Participation and Representation Law and enforcing COMELEC Resolution No. 11116, which penalizes gender-based discrimination and insults during the election period. This episode is a call to action—for institutions to provide safe and inclusive spaces, and for the public to stand with women, report abuses, and actively guard against political violence and harassment.
| Asset Type: | Audio, Video |
| Collection: | Philippine Commission on Women |
| Subject: | Gender, Laws and Policies, Countries and Regions, Political Development, Women’s Organizations |
| Publisher: | Philippine Commission on Women |
| Publication Date: | May 9, 2025 |