Chargé d’affaires, a.i. Gines Jaime Ricardo D. Gallaga and Embassy personnel commemorated the 2025 International Women’s Day on Wednesday, 05 March 2025 at the  Embassy of the Philippines.

CDA Gallaga read the message of Secretary Enrique A. Manalo and shared the aims of this year’s celebration of National Women’s day, which are to increase awareness and advocacy for gender equality, resulting in greater recognition of women’s equal rights, power, and opportunities across all sectors; enhance the inclusion of marginalized and vulnerable sectors of women, including indigenous women, rural women, and women with disabilities, through targeted initiatives that ensure their participation and access to programs and resources promoting inclusive developments; strengthen multi-sectoral collaboration with government agencies, LGUs, NGOs, CSOs, and other stakeholders, leading to improved policies, access to services, and sustainable opportunities for women; and improve policies and gender-responsive governance, ensuring the sustainability of gender equality efforts beyond 2025.

In solidarity, CDA Gallaga together with Embassy personnel will be wearing purple / lavender clothing to show their support for women and girls everywhere every Wednesday of March. END