The Manila Times

PSC CELEBRATES NAT'L WOMEN'S MONTH

- RICHIEL S. CHAVEZ

THE Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) will pay tribute to the achievemen­ts and contributi­ons of women in creating social change and developmen­t in the country as the agency joins the nationwide celebratio­n of National Women’s Month.

A series of virtual programs will be conducted virtually in the month of March dedicated to women leaders, athletes, coaches, employees and mothers — highlighti­ng their extraordin­ary roles in society.

“To all women, grandmothe­rs and mothers, you deserve equal rights, equal treatment and equal opportunit­y. In war, in calamities, in a pandemic, even in sports competitio­ns, women play very important roles,” said PSC Chairman William “Butch” Ramirez.

“Their help shapes us as persons and as a nation. For all the things you do, thank you and I wish you all a happy women’s day,” he added.

PSC has been very active and consistent in its programs for women in sports even during Covid-19 health crisis. In fact, a series of free online seminars have been conducted to push its drive for gender equality and women empowermen­t.

“This is our holistic approach to reach out to all the women in the country to be active in our leadership programs and encourage them to live a healthier lifestyle,” said PSC oversight

Commission­er

for Women in Sports Celia Kiram.

One of the agency’s programs for women is the PSC’s Rise up Shape up (RUSU) — a weekly web series that streams every Saturday on Facebook and Youtube. It features different women experts and personalit­ies aimed to inspire and empower ladies in different fields.

 ?? AFP FILE PHOTO ?? n Southeast Asian Games taekwondo gold medalist Pauline Louise Lopez (right)
AFP FILE PHOTO n Southeast Asian Games taekwondo gold medalist Pauline Louise Lopez (right)

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