(November 24 2025) Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, PCW Chairperson Ermelita Valdeavilla, DSWD Usec. Monina Josefina Romualdez, DILG ASec. Lilian de Leon and UN Philippines Resident Coordinator Arnaud Peral and others VIP led the ceremonial lighting for the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women, its observed from November 25 to December 12, they extends the international 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and carries the national theme “UNiTEd for a VAW-free Philippines.” This year’s campaign also commemorates the 21st anniversary of the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children (Anti-VAWC) Act of 2004 (RA 9262)—reaffirming our shared commitment to end violence and discrimination against women and girls. The Ceremonial Lighting, one of the official kick-off activities, will feature the illumination of SM malls and landmarks nationwide in orange, the official color of the UNiTE campaign symbolizing hope and a future free from violence. Photo/Analy Labor ANALY LABOR
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VAW Campaign Lighting

Author : Analy Labor
(November 24 2025) Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, PCW Chairperson Ermelita Valdeavilla, DSWD Usec. Monina Josefina Romualdez, DILG ASec. Lilian de Leon and UN Philippines Resident Coordinator Arnaud Peral and others VIP led the ceremonial lighting for the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women, its observed from November 25 to December 12, they extends the international 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and carries the national theme “UNiTEd for a VAW-free Philippines.” This year’s campaign also commemorates the 21st anniversary of the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children (Anti-VAWC) Act of 2004 (RA 9262)—reaffirming our shared commitment to end violence and discrimination against women and girls. The Ceremonial Lighting, one of the official kick-off activities, will feature the illumination of SM malls and landmarks nationwide in orange, the official color of the UNiTE campaign symbolizing hope and a future free from violence. Photo/Analy Labor
(November 24 2025) Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, PCW Chairperson Ermelita Valdeavilla, DSWD Usec. Monina Josefina Romualdez, DILG ASec. Lilian de Leon and UN Philippines Resident Coordinator Arnaud Peral and others VIP led the ceremonial lighting for the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women, its observed from November 25 to December 12, they extends the international 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and carries the national theme “UNiTEd for a VAW-free Philippines.” This year’s campaign also commemorates the 21st anniversary of the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children (Anti-VAWC) Act of 2004 (RA 9262)—reaffirming our shared commitment to end violence and discrimination against women and girls. The Ceremonial Lighting, one of the official kick-off activities, will feature the illumination of SM malls and landmarks nationwide in orange, the official color of the UNiTE campaign symbolizing hope and a future free from violence. Photo/Analy Labor
(November 24 2025) Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, PCW Chairperson Ermelita Valdeavilla, DSWD Usec. Monina Josefina Romualdez, DILG ASec. Lilian de Leon and UN Philippines Resident Coordinator Arnaud Peral and others VIP led the ceremonial lighting for the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women, its observed from November 25 to December 12, they extends the international 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and carries the national theme “UNiTEd for a VAW-free Philippines.” This year’s campaign also commemorates the 21st anniversary of the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children (Anti-VAWC) Act of 2004 (RA 9262)—reaffirming our shared commitment to end violence and discrimination against women and girls. The Ceremonial Lighting, one of the official kick-off activities, will feature the illumination of SM malls and landmarks nationwide in orange, the official color of the UNiTE campaign symbolizing hope and a future free from violence. Photo/Analy Labor
(November 24 2025) Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, PCW Chairperson Ermelita Valdeavilla, DSWD Usec. Monina Josefina Romualdez, DILG ASec. Lilian de Leon and UN Philippines Resident Coordinator Arnaud Peral and others VIP led the ceremonial lighting for the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women, its observed from November 25 to December 12, they extends the international 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and carries the national theme “UNiTEd for a VAW-free Philippines.” This year’s campaign also commemorates the 21st anniversary of the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children (Anti-VAWC) Act of 2004 (RA 9262)—reaffirming our shared commitment to end violence and discrimination against women and girls. The Ceremonial Lighting, one of the official kick-off activities, will feature the illumination of SM malls and landmarks nationwide in orange, the official color of the UNiTE campaign symbolizing hope and a future free from violence. Photo/Analy Labor