MANILA, March 8 -- Senators recognized the role of women in society's development as they joined the celebration of International Women's Month on Friday.

Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri cited women as a foundation of home and society and assured that senators would continue to push for their welfare and rights towards a "genuine and equal" future.

"Ngayong Women's Month, kinikilala at sinasaluduhan natin ang lahat ng kanilang kontribusyon sa pagtataguyod ng pamilya at pagpapaunlad ng komunidad at ng bayan (This Women's Month, we recognize and salute all their contributions in supporting their families and the development of their communities and the country)," Zubiri said.

Senate Pro Tempore Loren Legarda, who joined the Philippin...