04/03/2026
2026 National Women’s Month Celebration
Under the sub-theme, “Lead like the Babaylans, Filipinas!”, the PCW reaffirms that women’s leadership is a fundamental part of Filipino identity—just as in the time of the revered Babaylans, when women held influence and authority equal to men. It highlights the distinctive leadership qualities of Babaylans—women leaders in pre-colonial Philippines whose authority was grounded in wisdom, empathy, mediation, and moral guidance rather than force or hierarchy.
Babaylans led through inclusion, spiritual insight, and collective care, safeguarding communities and guiding them through conflict. By drawing from these qualities, the celebration underscores how women’s leadership fosters balanced, resilient, and empowered communities—an approach that remains relevant today.
source: https://pcw.gov.ph/2026-national-womens-month-celebration/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQUvjtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFVdUZJSWZ1WmJLMktzdUR4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkU2c7k1wE1f9BWO_YjDm_l-S7mTFQpDxHnmnmcUakGIxoKFOl4cdtf6Z8vn_aem_FWznp6Cnm7PHO8JLAagymQ
