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Harlene Delgado

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<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpcogovph%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0vgyyCjDmukoHtyPjMeYq2smh7fPtixCA1xWbCSJ24jHGkwhxMWQute2zqeiEuALel&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" width="500" height="250" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. put a premium on the role of women in nation building and the need for reforms to break barriers that women still faced in modern times.</p><p>Marcos delivered the statement at the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, the United Nations’ largest annual forum on gender equality.</p><p>In his speech before delegates at the UN headquarters in New York as part of his working visit, the President said the status of women was “one of the most fundamental measures of a nation’s progress.” </p><p>“If women are educated, safe, able to work, able to lead, able to decide the course of their own lives — then a society is moving forward. If they are not, then no level of prosperity can truly be called progress,” he said in his speech.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/3/8/marcos-jr-vp-duterte-vow-to-support-seek-better-protection-for-filipinas-1206">Marcos Jr., VP Duterte vow to support, seek better protection for Filipinas</a></div><p>He touted that the Philippine’s initiative in empowering women, recognized the roles they take on and their contributions, which shape the country’s democracy, economy, and national character.</p><p>“In the Philippines, we are proud to say that we have long believed that empowering women is not merely a matter of fairness — it is a cornerstone of nation-building,” Marcos said.</p><p>“Our country has worked consistently to translate this belief into policy — strengthening protections for women, expanding opportunities for education and employment, and promoting women’s leadership across all sectors of society,” he added.</p><p>However, the chief executive pointed out that despite the progress, the journey toward full equality “is far from complete.”</p><p>“Across many societies, women still face barriers that limit their opportunities. Too many continue to experience discrimination and violence. Too many girls are still denied the education that will allow them to shape their own futures,” the President said.</p><p>Marcos emphasized the need to focus on providing education to women and economic empowerment.</p><p>“And we must remain united in confronting violence against women in all its forms. Violence erodes dignity, weakens communities, and undermines the very foundations of our justice,” he said.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/2026/3/5/groups-call-for-relief-stronger-protection-vs-abuse-ahead-of-int-l-women-s-day-1958">Groups call for relief, stronger protection vs abuse ahead of Int&#x27;l Women&#x27;s Day</a></div><p>True equality requires not only policy change, but cultural change, he said. </p><p>“But beyond laws and institutions, we must also address the attitudes and assumptions that continue to limit women’s roles in many parts of the world,” he said.</p><p>Marcos noted that women should be present wherever decisions are made.  </p><p>“The Philippines stands ready to work with all nations to advance this cause. Because when women rise, societies rise with them. When women lead, nations move forward,” he said. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2026/3/10/charo-santos-celebrates-women-s-month-respect-should-never-be-optional-0821">Charo Santos celebrates Women’s Month: ‘Respect should never be optional’</a><br/><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2026/3/8/yasmien-kurdi-urges-women-to-break-the-silence-this-women-s-month-1504">Yasmien Kurdi urges women to ‘break the silence’ this Women’s Month, reflects on lessons from law school</a><br/><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2026/3/8/karen-davila-bianca-gonzalez-join-forces-for-un-women-field-mission-on-international-women-s-day-1458">Yasmien Kurdi urges women to ‘break the silence’ this Women’s Month, reflects on lessons from law school</a></div>

<p>President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. put a premium on the role of women in nation building and the need for reforms to break barriers that women still faced in modern times.</p>

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. put a premium on the role of women in nation building and the need for reforms to break barriers that women still faced in modern times.

Marcos recognizes women in nation-building: ‘When women lead, nations move forward’

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Marcos recognizes women in nation-building: ‘When women lead, nations move forward’

Harlene Delgado,

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Published March 10, 2026 09:29 AM PHT

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