MANILA, March 19 -- The Philippine government, through the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), reaffirmed its commitment to uplifting the lives of poor girls and women through various social protection programs.

Speaking at an interactive expert dialogue at the 68th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UN CSW68) in New York on Monday, DSWD Undersecretary Emmeline Aglipay-Villar said the government continues to fund such programs as part of the national strategy to eradicate poverty among women.

"By implementing a spectrum of social protection initiatives, from short to long-term support, the Philippine government effectively addresses the diverse needs of Filipino women and girls living in po...