Women are often addressed as weak, emotional, and submissive. They are defined as people who are destined to be at home, the ones who take care of children and husbands. But as generations started to evolve, women also start to prove themselves that they can do better, than what society dictated and expected them to be. In the Philippines, we already had women leaders who have shown power, commitment, passion, and dedication towards work just like any other men leader does. We also have women, who are workers in different industries, and they also perform well just like men can do. Also, we have women who take the responsibility, as the providers of the family, and also men who take the responsibility as the ones who nurture homes. Caring for and raising children, on the other hand, should not be solely the job of women or wives, but also of husbands or men. In order to ensure that children's lifestyles are healthy and well-nourished, men and women alike should learn to appreciate the beauty of adequate nutrition and how it can improve their lives. Always remember our gender should not define us, and our society should not dictate us.
As we celebrate women’s month with the theme "WE Make Change Work for Women", may we all break the bias and embrace gender equality with respect and humility. Let us all work together to effect change and empower all women around the world who have the ability to lead and work. May we all be the reason for each woman’s success in the different fields she chooses to be in. (KTP/AVF/NPCRML)
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