00:00Thousands of women in Iligan City united in celebrating National Women's Month
00:05through a colorful Purple Foot Parade.
00:09They called for the end of abuse against women.
00:12Shariff Tim Harna, Radyo Pilipinas, Iligan, for Banitang Pambansa.
00:19The role of women in society was once again touched.
00:22In the theme of women in all sectors, tomorrow will be a new day in the new Philippines.
00:26A colorful parade was held in Iligan City
00:30where women from different tribes and sectors of society also came.
00:35One of the participants was Ms. Gloria de Maucor,
00:38who bravely called on women to stand up and fight against abuse.
00:44Many women are being abused, and they don't know what to do.
00:49They should stand up and face the law.
00:54Open your eyes and use your brains, strength, and thoughts.
01:00Speak up. Don't be afraid of anyone. Let's fight.
01:05According to reports, almost 200 cases of abuse against women,
01:10such as physical abuse and rape, were registered in the city in 2024.
01:14Ms. Universe Asia 2024 Chelsea Ann Manalo also gave
01:19the importance of continuing advocacy for the rights of women.
01:23Women's empowerment and Women's Month celebration here in Iligan,
01:26it will always be an advocacy of women, specifically if you're a beauty queen.
01:32It's not just focused on women itself.
01:35You have a horizon of where you can go to.
01:38So throughout memory and even after that,
01:41I will always continue to support women.
01:43In the ongoing celebration of National Women's Month,
01:46the voices and unity of women remain important
01:50to fight any type of abuse and discrimination in the new Philippines.
01:56From PBS Radio Pilipinas Iligan, this is Sheriff Tim Har for Balitang Pambansa.
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