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The Story We Champion

Now on its 4th year, Women of Power is a strong testament of Inquirer’s enduring mission to tell the Filipino story and deepen our connection with the community. As the Inquirer marks its 40th year, guided by the theme ‘The Power of the Filipino Story’, this special project highlights how women continue to shape, lead, and redefine that story across sectors and communities.

Women of Power recognizes Filipinas of remarkable achievement, expertise, and tangible impact—women whose contributions inspire progress and create lasting change in their chosen fields. By power, we look beyond titles or formal authority. We honor the influence found in purpose-driven action, leadership rooted in service, and the ability to empower others within organizations, industries, and society at large.

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Why do we celebrate National Women’s Month?

National Women's Month is not only a celebration of the wins and contributions of women to society. It is a reminder to tackle persisting issues women face, and a way to promote efforts toward gender equality and an inclusive community for women.

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"Hangga't kaya ko magda-drive ako."

Meet Lola Mimi, a 75-year-old jeepney driver from Valenzuela who continues to defy age and inspire people. Find out what keeps her going in this video.

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Women have always played a pivotal role in transforming society, and we're featuring their dedication and confidence in contributing to the greater good across all fields here:

Filipino families: 80% for traditional roles but most back working moms, too

Filipino families: 80% for traditional roles but most back working moms, too

March 30, 2026
FACES OF CEBU: Cleisteil Cimafranca, women’s rights advocate

FACES OF CEBU: Cleisteil Cimafranca, women’s rights advocate

March 29, 2026
DOH nagbabala: Ang paninipol, bastos na comment ay sexual harassment 

DOH nagbabala: Ang paninipol, bastos na comment ay sexual harassment 

March 24, 2026
Women’s Month in the Philippines and the laws that protect them

Women’s Month in the Philippines and the laws that protect them

March 23, 2026
MAUREEN AVA MATA: ‘3-legged’  advocate for walkable cities

MAUREEN AVA MATA: ‘3-legged’  advocate for walkable cities

March 22, 2026
Women’s Month: Cebu’s Del Mar, other women lead House plenary

Women’s Month: Cebu’s Del Mar, other women lead House plenary

March 22, 2026
Barbie Forteza humugot: Men have no right to tell women to shut up!

Barbie Forteza humugot: Men have no right to tell women to shut up!

March 22, 2026
Opinion: Who was I choosing on the character select screen?

Opinion: Who was I choosing on the character select screen?

March 22, 2026
Who is Ann Cuisia?

Who is Ann Cuisia?

March 22, 2026
She built the page

She built the page

March 21, 2026
Women at the helm of change

Women at the helm of change

March 21, 2026
RUBY BERNARDO: The teacher as leader

RUBY BERNARDO: The teacher as leader

March 20, 2026
RAFAELA DAVID: Braving the waves to assert PH rights

RAFAELA DAVID: Braving the waves to assert PH rights

March 20, 2026
AILEEN JUDAN-JIAO: Breaking barriers at IBM Philippines

AILEEN JUDAN-JIAO: Breaking barriers at IBM Philippines

March 20, 2026
ROSSANA FAJARDO: Topnotch auditor, accountability champ

ROSSANA FAJARDO: Topnotch auditor, accountability champ

March 20, 2026
RHODA HUANG: Leadership goes beyond lineage

RHODA HUANG: Leadership goes beyond lineage

March 20, 2026
MARILENE ACOSTA: The steady light behind Pag-IBIG Fund’s historic milestones

MARILENE ACOSTA: The steady light behind Pag-IBIG Fund’s historic milestones

March 20, 2026
‘She Talks Asia Summit 2026’ uplifts and supports women through building communities

‘She Talks Asia Summit 2026’ uplifts and supports women through building communities

March 19, 2026
ELIJO SHARON R. HERRERA-BELLONES: Iloilo judge champions women and children

ELIJO SHARON R. HERRERA-BELLONES: Iloilo judge champions women and children

March 19, 2026
ANGELIQUE MORATO SONGCO: ‘Mama Ranger,’ protector of Tubbataha Reefs

ANGELIQUE MORATO SONGCO: ‘Mama Ranger,’ protector of Tubbataha Reefs

March 19, 2026
MYRNA SIOSE: Quiet force behind ancestral land fight in Mindanao

MYRNA SIOSE: Quiet force behind ancestral land fight in Mindanao

March 19, 2026
EVANGELINE RODRIGUEZ: Guardian of ancestral lands, voice of indigenous women

EVANGELINE RODRIGUEZ: Guardian of ancestral lands, voice of indigenous women

March 18, 2026
EVELYN CACHA: Environmental advocate’s long fight to protect Mindoro

EVELYN CACHA: Environmental advocate’s long fight to protect Mindoro

March 18, 2026
Women's Month: VVINK hinihikayat mga kababaihan na mangarap, huwag matakot

Women's Month: VVINK hinihikayat mga kababaihan na mangarap, huwag matakot

March 16, 2026
Celebrate HER: Experience Women’s Month at Robinsons Malls

Celebrate HER: Experience Women’s Month at Robinsons Malls

March 16, 2026
Women’s Month: 11 fearless female characters who redefine empowerment

Women’s Month: 11 fearless female characters who redefine empowerment

March 01, 2026
Women’s Month: 9 movie titles, series celebrating women empowerment

Women’s Month: 9 movie titles, series celebrating women empowerment

March 01, 2026
Kristina Conti’s long road to human rights advocacy

Kristina Conti’s long road to human rights advocacy

March 31, 2025
Amy Lazaro-Javier: ‘Eminent lady’ of the court

Amy Lazaro-Javier: ‘Eminent lady’ of the court

March 31, 2025
Sabrina Ongkiko: Steadfast reformer in ‘broken system’ of educ

Sabrina Ongkiko: Steadfast reformer in ‘broken system’ of educ

March 31, 2025
PDI’s Women of Power ‘catalysts for action’

PDI’s Women of Power ‘catalysts for action’

March 31, 2025
Berberabe: CEO, law dean, public servant, lifelong learner

Berberabe: CEO, law dean, public servant, lifelong learner

March 30, 2025
Hontiveros: ‘Pastillas,’ Pogos and facing up to ‘The Punisher’

Hontiveros: ‘Pastillas,’ Pogos and facing up to ‘The Punisher’

March 30, 2025
LT. COL. MA. ROWENA MUYUELA: Marines’ first woman cmdr

LT. COL. MA. ROWENA MUYUELA: Marines’ first woman cmdr

March 27, 2025
MARY ROSE GEMMA RODRIGUEZ: Antique’s culinary soul

MARY ROSE GEMMA RODRIGUEZ: Antique’s culinary soul

March 27, 2025
DR. ARLYN JAWAD JUMAO-AS: Healing wounds of war in Basilan

DR. ARLYN JAWAD JUMAO-AS: Healing wounds of war in Basilan

March 27, 2025
DR. OFELIA SAMAR-SY: Educ, health care to change lives in Bicol

DR. OFELIA SAMAR-SY: Educ, health care to change lives in Bicol

March 27, 2025
PAULETTE DEDUQUE LIU: Tech-voc skills as ticket out of poverty

PAULETTE DEDUQUE LIU: Tech-voc skills as ticket out of poverty

March 27, 2025
EDNA SARMIENTO: Shaping future of her Zambales community

EDNA SARMIENTO: Shaping future of her Zambales community

March 27, 2025
FELICITAS PANTOJA: Building peace, one coffee cup at a time | Inquirer News

FELICITAS PANTOJA: Building peace, one coffee cup at a time | Inquirer News

March 27, 2025
Lerma Giron holds fort in male-dominated women's league

Lerma Giron holds fort in male-dominated women's league

March 25, 2025
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: How female artists stand up for fellow women | Inquirer Entertainment

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: How female artists stand up for fellow women | Inquirer Entertainment

March 09, 2025
UN report: Women's rights weakened in 25% of countries

UN report: Women's rights weakened in 25% of countries

March 08, 2025
‘Power women’ lay the foundation for real estate industry's future | Inquirer Business

‘Power women’ lay the foundation for real estate industry's future | Inquirer Business

March 04, 2025