Empowered women hold the power to change the world.
To mark women’s month, four inspiring Filipinas who come from all the walks of life share what makes them feel empowered.
(Photos from the interviewees)
Writing for fellow IP women
B’laan writer Joy Quijano said the best thing about writing is it allows her to document the present struggles of her fellow Indigenous Peoples (IP) women.
B’laan writer and teacher Joy Quijano (Photo from Joy Quijano)
“It empowers me by making me a keen observer, critical thinker, and socially aware on issues that affect us as members of a cultural community. Through my stories, I was able to meet people who have the same advocacy with me. I was able to help IP women and children in my own way,” Quijano told the Manila Bulletin.