Manila, Nov. 11 -- The Philippines has assumed the chairship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Committee on Women (ACW) 2025-2026 during the committee's 24th meeting, with Singapore serving as vice chair.

The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) hosted the meeting in Bohol on Monday, under the theme "Shaping the Future of ASEAN: Women's Leadership in Advancing People Empowerment, Regional Security, and Economic Prosperity."

PCW Chairperson Ermelita Valdeavilla, who also serves as the Philippines' representative to the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Women, reaffirmed the country's commitment to advancing gender equality and women's empowerment in the region.

"This meeting reflects our collective recognition that women'...