SC celebrates Women's Month, highlights women’s contributions to national progress

The Supreme Court (SC) honored Filipino women during the kickoff ceremony for Women's Month this March, highlighting their contributions across various sectors.

Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo emphasized that women are essential to national progress and praised their role in building businesses, leading institutions, and shaping policies.

The theme of this year's celebration is 'Babae: Sapat ka! Higit pa!', recognizing women as pillars of the rule of law and a just society.

Gesmundo underscored that true empowerment for women involves fostering a system where their leadership, insights, and expertise are valued and integrated into shaping the nation’s institutional and cultural fabric.

Women now comprise 56% of trial court judges, with significant representation also in higher courts such as the Court of Tax Appeals, Court of Appeals, and Sandiganbayan.

Associate Justice Amy C. Lazaro-Javier highlighted that women are no longer striving for power but embodying it, emphasizing their strength and resilience in leadership roles.