Photo by DHSUD.
QUEZON CITY, Mar. 1 The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) on Monday formally kicked off the celebration for this year’s National Women’s Month, with the housing agency slated to hold a series of activities throughout March to mark the significant event.
With the theme “We Make Change Happen for Women” focusing on “Juana Laban sa Pandemya, Kaya!,” the celebration aims to support the national advocacy on gender equality and women empowerment, as well as highlight women’s participation in battling the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Today, we salute and honor our strong women who play an important role in nation-building, those who lead us, and those who support us, not only as a member of DHSUD or the government workforce, but as wives, mothers and sisters, daughters and friends – women who give us strength, inspiration and direction – our anchors, our guide, our partners and the wind beneath our wings. On behalf of all of the