The Philippine Commission on Women on Wednesday urged the public to support the advancement of Filipino women across all sectors, including farming, labor, fishing and indigenous communities, as the country commemorates National Women’s Month.

PCW chairperson Ermelita Valdeavilla called on all Filipinos to “honor the immeasurable contributions of women to our nation’s progress.”

“National Women’s Month is more than a yearly tradition — it is a powerful call to action. It is an opportunity to recognize the vital role of women across all sectors and reaffirm our commitment to gender equality and women empowerment,” Valdeavilla said.

“Progress must not only be imagined but felt, lived, and sustained by all because no woman must be left behind,” she added.

Valdeavilla also stressed that inclusive growth “must be felt by every Filipino woman, especially those in underserved and marginalized communities.”

She rallied national government agencies, learning institutions, the private sector and non-governmental organizations to accelerate efforts in advancing gender equality and women empowerment.

“Let us uplift the lives of Filipino women in all sectors — farmers, workers, fisherfolk, the urban poor, migrant workers, indigenous women, Muslim women, children, youth, senior citizens, women with disabilities, solo parents, victim-survivors of violence, women in indigenous communities, and those affected by climate change, armed conflict, displacement and statelessness,” Valdeavilla said.