The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) Chairman Ermelita V. Valdeavilla (center) speaks on reaffirming the nation’s commitment to advancing gender equality and women empowerment (GEWE). With Valdeavilla were Social Welfare and Development Undersecretary Emmerline Villar (left) and Court of Tax Appeal Associate Justice Jean Mariue Bacarro-Villena. During a press conference in Quezon City on Dec. 4, 2024, the three officials shared the Outcomes and Renewed Commitments of the Philippines from the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference in Beijing. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUANThe Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) Chairman Ermelita V. Valdeavilla (center) speaks on reaffirming the nation’s commitment to advancing gender equality and women empowerment (GEWE). With Valdeavilla were Social Welfare and Development Undersecretary Emmerline Villar (left) and Court of Tax Appeal Associate Justice Jean Mariue Bacarro-Villena. During a press conference in Quezon City on Dec. 4, 2024, the three officials shared the Outcomes and Renewed Commitments of the Philippines from the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference in Beijing. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUANThe Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) Chairman Ermelita V. Valdeavilla (center) speaks on reaffirming the nation’s commitment to advancing gender equality and women empowerment (GEWE). With Valdeavilla were Social Welfare and Development Undersecretary Emmerline Villar (left) and Court of Tax Appeal Associate Justice Jean Mariue Bacarro-Villena. During a press conference in Quezon City on Dec. 4, 2024, the three officials shared the Outcomes and Renewed Commitments of the Philippines from the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference in Beijing. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUANThe Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) Chairman Ermelita V. Valdeavilla (center) speaks on reaffirming the nation’s commitment to advancing gender equality and women empowerment (GEWE). With Valdeavilla were Social Welfare and Development Undersecretary Emmerline Villar (left) and Court of Tax Appeal Associate Justice Jean Mariue Bacarro-Villena. During a press conference in Quezon City on Dec. 4, 2024, the three officials shared the Outcomes and Renewed Commitments of the Philippines from the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference in Beijing. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUANThe Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) Chairman Ermelita V. Valdeavilla (center) speaks on reaffirming the nation’s commitment to advancing gender equality and women empowerment (GEWE). With Valdeavilla were Social Welfare and Development Undersecretary Emmerline Villar (left) and Court of Tax Appeal Associate Justice Jean Mariue Bacarro-Villena. During a press conference in Quezon City on Dec. 4, 2024, the three officials shared the Outcomes and Renewed Commitments of the Philippines from the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference in Beijing. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN