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News tagged with "International Women's Day"

March 16, 2026
PHILIPPINES HIGHLIGHTS ROLE OF WOMEN IN NATION-BUILDING AT SOOKMYUNG UNIVERSITY’S INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY FORUM

11 March 2026, Seoul – Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea H.E. Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez joined fellow heads of mission as a panelist at the International Women’s Day Forum hosted by Sookmyung University, marking the university’s 120th anniversary. Held under the theme “Global Solidarity for Equality and a Sustainable Future,” the forum convened diplomats and academic leaders to exchange perspectives on advancing gender equality through global cooperation and the critical role of universities in shaping inclusive and sustainable societies.

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March 18, 2026
Seoul PE joins the 2026 National Women’s Month Celebration

08 March 2026, Seoul — The Philippine Embassy in the Republic of Korea joins the celebration of the 2026 National Women’s Month Celebration (NWMC) and International Women’s Day Celebration in March with the sub-theme “Lead Like the Babaylans, Filipinas!” This theme reaffirms that women’s leadership is a fundamental part of Filipino identity. Just like the Babaylans in pre-colonial Philippines, women today continue to play a vital role in shaping society.

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