The color purple

It’s women’s month and women around the world are celebrating their time as they actively promote gender equality and women empowerment. So many are the words we hear very often that cry out for “girl power” and, just like the lyrics in a song by a popular girl group called Little Mix that goes, “you make it rain but I’ll make it shower,”  the plight of women everywhere is actually more than meets the eye.

For decades, women have been fighting for their rightful place in this world and the fact that they have been through endless battles for equality, it must also be noted that they too have shown the real meaning of resilience and character in the midst of adversity. It goes without saying that men too have their rightful place in the story called life; however, for women, the challenge has always been of a different significance, where they carry both burden and responsibility that certainly deserves respect and proper attention, considering that generations of men are born because of women – a superpower only we women have in the very first place.

While it is true that women are emotional, it must also be said that we are at the same time strong, as we are able to draw might from our emotions. The usual way of thinking about how women are has been qualified over time and this has played a very important role in further empowering women in society, hence the reason why this no longer limits our abilities in life.

The Philippine Commission on Women’s call to equality strongly believes that we can be all equal and they are amplifying further efforts on gender equality and partnering with multi stakeholders in response to the call of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to give equitable opportunities for women that are not hindered by gender biases or discrimination.

Safe spaces for women is also crucial for them to thrive in society where growth and development is not limited. In my city, Quezon City, we constituents have been enjoying for a very long time protection against harassment and discrimination, especially under the leadership of Mayor Joy Belmonte. Our GAD family in our local government office continues to uphold the rights and privileges we have in a city