Senator Cynthia Villar pointed out that the government should promote programs that would help women to earn for their families to effectively show women empowerment.
The Philippines is bound to participate on the discussion with the United Nations about the state of women in each country, in compliance with the national women's month.
The Commission on Elections can possibly consider the release of advance honoraria of teachers who participated during the elections as advised by the vice president.
In celebration of international women's day, senator Loren Legarda presented Antique's local product 'patadyong' in the Senate, presenting its beauty and culture.