"Feminism isn't about making women stronger. Women are already strong, it's about changing the way the world perceives that strength." This is indeed is the battlecry of all women in the world who wish to be regarded with higher expectations of what they can do not only for themselves but for the whole society they belong.
My friends,history can tell that many women throughout the world are crying out for their rights to be acknowledge as equals with men. They have been denied for their rights as an individual member of the society. Many don’t have the right to cast their votes during election days and they were never given socio-economic and political rights. The doors of opportunity to be hired in high-ranking positions in the government and in the realm of earning a living was so scanty. These are the reasons why brave women took their stand to fight for their rights. These strong and courageous women are the feminists who joined their hearts and spirits and formed suffragist movements to win their rights and be of equal treatment with men. The fruits of their hard struggles were not put in vain and they were able to achieve of what they are really fighting for. Lawmakers have created and passed laws that acknowledge their rights and privileges. Now we can see that women are really emerging with power and their voices are being heard.
As our country is facing its battle against COVID-19, Filipino women boldly take upon their shoulder the essential role in serving the nation. They are one among our society’s strong backbone sacrificing their own life as frontliners. Women are serving on the frontlines against COVID‑19, and the impact of the crisis on women is stark. Women are at the forefront of the battle against the pandemic as they make up almost 70% of the health care workforce, exposing them to greater risk of infection, while they are under-represented in leadership and decision-making processes in the health care sector. Yet, women are still persistent to help and much is our appreciation to all the healthcare workers working fearlessly of being infected. The COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging, and it has put significant pressure on our healthcare system. Nevertheless, our healthcare workers including women continue to devote their time and energy to contain this pandemic. We are witnesses of their immense sacrifices, invaluable dedication, commitment and unwavering efforts in managing COVID-19, oftentimes risking their own lives, for the benefit of the nation. They are truly inspiring with their act of heroism as they take the risk of helping the people with the best way they can. Our grand salute is for the women whose hearts are filled with compassion in bringing the light of hope to the nation that together with them, we will be victors in our battle against the pandemic in the end.
My friends, as I end, I challenge everyone of you to regard women with respect and gratitude for they are the strong and loving JUANAs of our society. Their story as frontliners will always be a part of our nation’s glorious history.
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