MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines maintained its status of having the narrowest gender gap in Asia but fell three places in the world ranking, according to the 2017 Global Gender Gap Index. The country also reopens a health and survival gender gap for the first time since 2006, although the educational attainment gender gap remains fully closed,” WEF said in its report. European countries dominated the top three, with Iceland (0.878) still as the most gender neutral country worldwide. Completing the list of top 10 countries in terms of gender equality are: Rwanda (0.822), Sweden (0.816), Nicaragua (0.814), Slovenia (0.805), Ireland (0.794), New Zealand and the Philippines. 1 in gender equality in Asia; 7th in world

Source: Philippine Star November 02, 2017 09:28 UTC