Manila, March 8 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday pledged to protect women's rights and stand against any threat that could hamper their progress.

Marcos made the vow as he joined the entire nation in celebrating International Women's Day and National Women's Month.

"Dynamic and ever-evolving, similar to our Inang Bayan (Motherland), being a woman requires resilience and strength. Many of the developments we witness today can be attributed to the innumerable contributions of women across generations who fought, struggled, and advocated for various noble causes," he said in his message.

"The Bagong Pilipinas (New Philippines) we are building will always advocate for women's rights and vigorously oppose anything threatenin...