House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez. | PHOTO: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MANILA, Philippines 鈥� House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Sunday highlighted the crucial role of Filipino women in nation-building as he marked the celebration of Women鈥檚 Month, calling for stronger efforts to break barriers and promote gender equality.
鈥淭his Women鈥檚 Month, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and invaluable contributions of Filipino women who continue to shape our nation,鈥� Romualdez said in a statement.
鈥淲hether as mothers, educators, workers, entrepreneurs, or leaders, their dedication is the backbone of our society,鈥� he added.
Beyond recognition, Romualdez stressed the need for concrete actions to protect women鈥檚 rights, eliminate discrimination and violence, and ensure equal opportunities.
鈥淪a bawat yugto ng ating kasaysayan, hindi matatawaran ang ambag ng kababaihan. Mula sa tahanan hanggang sa larangan ng ekonomiya, edukasyon, politika, at serbisyo publiko, sila ang nagbibigay-lakas at malasakit sa ating lipunan,鈥� he said.
(Throughout our history, the contributions of women are immeasurable. From the home to the fields of economy, education, politics, and public service, they provide strength and compassion to our society.)
鈥淎ng kanilang talino, sipag, at determinasyon ay pundasyon ng ating patuloy na pag-unlad,鈥� he added.
(Their intelligence, hard work, and determination are the foundation of our continuous progress.)
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Romualdez reaffirmed the House of Representatives鈥� commitment to enacting laws that empower women and support their leadership in governance.
鈥淢arami na tayong naabot sa pagsusulong ng pagkakapantay-pantay, ngunit marami pang kailangang gawin,鈥� he said.
(We have achieved a lot in advancing equality, but there is still much to be done.)
鈥淲e will not stop until every woman has the freedom to dream, achieve, and succeed without limits,鈥� the House Speaker further stressed.
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Romualdez emphasized that empowering women strengthens families, communities, and the nation.
鈥淢abuhay ang kababaihang Pilipino! Happy Women鈥檚 Month!鈥� he concluded.