More than 21 million Filipino girls have been “economically insecure” in the course of the first 12 months of the Marcos administration, in line with a report by the Center for Women’s Resources (CWR).
Citing knowledge from the May 2023 Labor Force Survey, the CWR in its report titled “Ambitious Promises and Agendas: The Status of Filipino Women in the First Year of the Marcos Jr. Administration” mentioned a minimum of 996,000 have been unemployed, round 1.9 million have been underemployed or lacked work and earnings, and 18.25 million weren’t included within the labor power.
“This means that Filipino women are more vulnerable to hunger, poverty, and violence,” CWR analysis coordinator Brenda Yasay mentioned.
According to the CWR, the “inaction or neglect to address women’s needs” additionally led to the escalation of abuse and exploitation in the course of the interval.
Reported instances reached 24,635 in 2022, translating to about 75 victims per day and three victims per hour. It additionally remained excessive from January to March 2023 with 6,231 instances.
“Women remain at risk of being victims of trafficking and prostitution. Women are forced into prostitution and trafficking due to the lack of decent work and a living wage,” CWR govt director Cham Perez mentioned.
Perez additionally mentioned the continued militarization of communities and the extra US army bases within the provinces have made girls and youngsters extra weak to state-perpetrated abuses.
“The report paints a grim picture of the state of Filipino women under the first year of Marcos Jr. administration,” mentioned the CWR.
“Despite promises of progress and development, more women continue to be economically insecure and exposed to various forms of abuse, including state violence. It is imperative for women to raise their voices, collectively take action, and demand accountability for a meaningful change,” the group added.
GMA Integrated News sought the remark of the Malacañang nevertheless it has but to reply as of posting time.—LDF, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
