Manila, March 6 -- As the country celebrates National Women's Month, the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) calls for stronger policies to address gender gaps, specifically in the labor sector and in healthcare access.

In a news release Thursday, CPD Undersecretary Lisa Grace Bersales emphasized that while progress has been made, systemic barriers remain.

"We need more opportunities, particularly in fields that are dominated by men. Let us remember that women have a multi-faceted role in the family, being the primary caregivers, taking responsibility for nurturing children, and managing the household. It is important that5 we remain intentional in providing all women from different sectors with the opportunities and voice t...