QUEZON CITY — The Center for Women’s Resources (CWR), in partnership with the UP Diliman Gender Office, presented its Ulat Lila 2026 report during a forum held March 3 at the Balay Kalinaw Conference Hall at the University of the Philippines Diliman.
The annual report provides an assessment of the current socioeconomic and political conditions affecting Filipino women. According to CWR, rising prices, low wages, precarious employment, and limited access to social protection continue to place a heavy burden on women, particularly those from marginalized sectors.
The report also linked the worsening conditions of women to prevailing economic policies that it said deepen structural inequalities and restrict economic opportunities. CWR highlighted concerns over increasing debt among women farmers amid declining grain prices and cited development pressures affecting women in fisherfolk and indigenous communities.
The forum also raised alarm over cases of human trafficking, illegal recruitment, and online job scams targeting women seeking employment abroad.
In addition, CWR reported documented cases of threats, harassment, and intimidation involving women and community advocates from July 2022 to November 2025.
Despite these challenges, the group emphasized the growing strength of women’s collective action across sectors. According to CWR, community organizing and rights advocacy remain crucial in addressing social and economic inequalities affecting Filipino women today.
