VP Sara: All must work together to break cycle of abuse vs women

Manila Bulletin

While she lauded the significant roles of Filipino women in governance, innovation, and communities, Vice President Sara Duterte underscored the need to strengthen laws, policies, and access to justice to protect women against violence and abuses.  (Video courtesy of Office of the Vice President)   READ: https://mb.com.ph/2025/3/8/vp-sara-all-must-work-together-to-break-cycle-of-abuse   Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin   Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin  Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin   #ManilaBulletinOnline  #ManilaBulletin  #LatestNews

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00:00Assalamu'alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, madayaw ma'ayong adlaw, kaninyong tanan.

00:10Magandang araw sa inyo lahat.

00:12My warmest greetings as we celebrate International Women's Day and National Women's Month 2025.

00:20Across all sectors, Filipino women are at the forefront of change,

00:24leading in governance, driving innovation, and strengthening communities.

00:29Our resilience and contributions shape a more inclusive and progressive society.

00:35Yet, we cannot ignore the alarming reality that violence against women and children

00:41and human trafficking continue to threaten the safety and dignity of many.

00:47From domestic abuse to online exploitation and trafficking,

00:50gender-based violence remains a persistent barrier to women's empowerment.

00:56Our fight for women's rights is not just about closing economic and political gaps.

01:01It is about ensuring that every woman and child is protected, heard, and allowed to thrive.

01:09Let us work together to strengthen our laws, improve access to justice,

01:14support survivors, and challenge the deeply-rooted norms that enable violence.

01:20Every sector of society—government, private institutions, civil society, and individuals—

01:26must work together to break the cycle of abuse and exploitation.

01:31Together, let us build a future where no woman fears for her safety,

01:37where every girl can pursue her dreams without fear of violence,

01:41and where equality is not just a goal but a lived reality.

01:50What we are doing is for the good of the people and every Filipino family.

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