00:00President Ferdinand R. Marcus Jr. led the oath-taking ceremony of the newly appointed officials of the Association of Women
00:06Legislators Foundation, Inc., or AWLF, of the 20th Congress.
00:11The president says that women remain underrepresented in the government, with a global gender gap report showing the Philippines at
00:18number 86 when it comes to the number of women serving in the government.
00:22The role of the AWLF was highlighted serving as the voice of women in the House of Representatives.
00:28The organization is also pushing for reforms and policies that will promote women's welfare, particularly gender equality and women empowerment.
00:37The president also assured that the government is intensifying its efforts to address the women and children who are victims
00:44of abuse.
00:45He also vowed to provide training and livelihood programs for women to ensure they are heard, respected and valued.
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