Marcos hails women's resiliency, laments gender inequality

by Catherine S. Valente - Red Mendoza - Claire Bernadette Mondares

Mar 09, 2024 12:21 am

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday hailed the resilience of women that helped shape the country's development and, at the same time, highlighted the need to address lingering gender disparities.

'In an age marked by rapid growth and transformation, it is imperative for the global community to honor the incalculable worth of women's contributions across all facets of society and sustain the gains that have emerged from their countless struggles and sacrifices,' Marcos said in his message on International Women's Day.

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