TACLOBAN CITY- The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA-8) joined in the observance of the International Women’s Day 2018 last March 8, 2018.
As part of the celebration women clienteles were given roses with inspirational quotes to honor and express appreciation to them.
Moreover, the agency prepared the following activities for the month-long celebration of women’s month: free coffee and candies will be offered to clienteles from March 9 to 31. Films with relevant content to the celebration will also be shown on the same dates.
Scholars of the Skills-for-Employment Scholarship Program (SESP) will also offer free massage, manicure and pedicure on March 13, 15, 20 and 22, 2048.
Free blood pressure check-up will be held on March 16 and 23, 2018.
OWWA-8 is one with the nation in giving due recognition to the contributions of Filipino Women in our society through creating and facilitating platforms to discuss good practices, gaps, challenges , and commitments in pursuing gender and development and inspiring and empowering women to contribute in promoting gender equality and the empowerment to all women. (PR)