More than being courageous, Filipino women should develop mental toughness to endure trying situations. “Filipino women must know why they should be courageous. They must possess a clear state of mind to choose wisely the battles worth fighting for,” comedienne Candy Pangilinan said. “Except for their clothing, there’s no difference between the Filipino women of the past and modern Filipino women. Gender stereotypesAbacan read “Ang Sabi ni Nanay, Ang Sabi ni Tatay” by Sacha Calagopi, which tells of transcending gender stereotypes in doing household chores and pursuing dreams.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 18, 2018 22:52 UTC