Championing inclusivity in the rice sector, PhilRice fully implements the Expanded Maternity Leave Law, granting pregnant female workers 105 days of paid leave, up from 60 days. This is to provide women employees with ample transition time to regain their health and overall wellness as well as to assume maternal roles before resuming paid work. This move reflects PhilRice’s commitment to employee well-being and gender equality,a commendable example for other […]

We’re igniting the spark of the 2024 National Women’s Month Celebration across the nation under the theme, “Lipunang Patas sa Bagong Pilipinas: Kakayahan ng Kababaihan, Patutunayan!” United in the global pursuit of gender equality and an inclusive society, the eight PhilRice stations launched the women’s month during the Institute’s flag raising ceremony. The celebration kicked off with a rendition of the National Anthem by an all-female ensemble, setting the stage […]

DA-PhilRice Isabela joins the celebration of National Women’s Month with the 2024 theme “Lipunang Patas sa Bagong Pilipinas: Kakayahan ng Kababaihan, Patutunayan!” The advocacy also aligns with the theme created for 2023-2028 of “WE for gender equality and inclusive society.” Staffers of the station wore violet garments which symbolize feminism, empowerment, and social inclusivity. We acknowledge women’s values, norms, and vital contributions to societal development, including men’s support to empower […]

In celebration of the 2024 National Women’s Month, PhilRice Midsayap staffers participated in its launching through a Motorcade Parade and Zumba Activity at the Municipal Plaza in Midsayap, Cotabato today, March 1. The celebration aims to capitalize on the recurring theme “WE for gender equality and inclusive society,” introduced in 2023. This theme, launched to renew commitment to the advocacy, builds upon the accomplishments under the 2016-2022 theme, “WE Make […]