Manila, March 3 -- Government agencies and local government units in Northern Mindanao kicked off the National Women's Month celebration on Monday, highlighting initiatives to promote inclusivity and gender equality.

At the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology-Northern Mindanao (BJMP-10) headquarters, Jail Officer-1 Kimberly Faith Lomarda shared a message on the resilience of women during the flag-raising ceremony.

"Let this flag be a symbol of the women who faced heartbreak but still found a way to hope again," Lomarda said.

Vanessa Molina, a warden at the BJMP's Cagayan de Oro Female Dormitory, emphasized the vital role of women in all sectors, aligning with this year's theme "Babae sa Lahat ng Sektor, Aangat ang Bukas sa Bagong P...