Women Power
By eileenleyva
@eileenleyva (27560)
Philippines
August 31, 2012 12:37am CST
Okay, don't get me wrong, this is not a gender issue, and definitely, I have no quarrel with the men.
But the men are noisy now, as far as the Integrated Bar of the Philippines is concerned. Reason?
We have a woman, first ever, as Chief Justice of the land. And, she is only 52 years old. So, the more senior justices, and the lawyers of course, are crying Ouch!
But, let me clarify some things here, why they shouldn't really be too sensitive.
Actually, with the demise of DILG Sec Jesse Robredo, Good Housekeeping, his project, was explained via media. If we listen carefully, that age-old project is actually designed to keep the house clean. I think the instruction came from the President himself.
Who, we know of course, took care of his mother and four sisters, as his own father was incarcerated. Who, then, knows women better, than he who saw the power of the women.
Thus we have a woman as an ombudsman, a woman as chief BIR commissioner, a woman as secretary of justice, and now, a woman as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
And do not even think that "nalalake" kayo, the President knows how women work, and move, and get results. Trust him, as of today, we are credible in the world economy, which means the women must be keeping the house well and clean.
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11 responses
@rsa101 (38126)
• Philippines
31 Aug 12
Being a man myself I can say "OUCH"! But I guess reality hurts.
I can see your point and so far I think our society though we are not the society that are pro men like that of India or Saudi where women are not valued much but then from the way things are ran we can still see the macho mentality of things especially when government is concerned.
Although we have had a bad experience with a bad lady president for sometime I guess women should be allowed to lead in some sectors for as long as she has the credentials and credibility to hold the position.
I can see your point and so far I think our society though we are not the society that are pro men like that of India or Saudi where women are not valued much but then from the way things are ran we can still see the macho mentality of things especially when government is concerned.
Although we have had a bad experience with a bad lady president for sometime I guess women should be allowed to lead in some sectors for as long as she has the credentials and credibility to hold the position.1 person likes this
@eileenleyva (27560)
• Philippines
31 Aug 12
Point to ponder, GMA started well, from the domesticity of being a wife and mother, to really getting bills passed in the Senate, but greed got into the picture, and her husband wanted so much more. If there is a saying that "Behind the success of a man, there is a woman behind," in this case, behind the failure of this woman president, for she worked hard, was an avarice of a husband who hid under the signature of his wife.
But, if there is one trait I admire in the Filipino men, it is their seeming nature to adore their women and put them in the pedestal. I really don't think we are a pro women society, that kind of double standard exists in China or Saudi Arabia or somewhere else, and those countries are pro men. Credit our men, for acknowledging that women are truly the light in the home.
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@rsa101 (38126)
• Philippines
4 Sep 12
Yeah I agree that GMA started out well in her political career but again blame it to her husband that somehow made some moves to really taint her career.
Oh well another point to ponder upon my being a man.
But that is ok I also believe that women should be given equal opportunities in all aspect in life. I think we are already practicing that except that it just needs some kind of refinement in the way we do it. I think our society has long respected women that much.
But that is ok I also believe that women should be given equal opportunities in all aspect in life. I think we are already practicing that except that it just needs some kind of refinement in the way we do it. I think our society has long respected women that much.1 person likes this
@eileenleyva (27560)
• Philippines
5 Sep 12
That's the difference, women by nature, love to be taken care of, and men, to balance that, do the caring. LOL. (Just about the most subjective response I had written on mylot, but of course this is only a personal view, and am not warranting any form of refute.)
@miadsoriano (884)
• Philippines
26 Sep 12
I got such delight from reading this post of yours. I didn't even notice that we have more women in office nowadays...in prominent positions at that! Nice! I'm so tickled pink by this. 
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
31 Aug 12
hi eileenleyva Good for him, for recognizing woman power.it seems t o me like thePhilipines is further ahead on this situatin
than my USA is as we just have a few women in our ' congress
i think its lovely to see women working where they belong
and doing fantastic jobs.
i think its lovely to see women working where they belong
and doing fantastic jobs.1 person likes this
@eileenleyva (27560)
• Philippines
1 Sep 12
Oh Hatley, America has given the world so many women to admire, women with exemplary courage and composure, women who dream and achieve, and even if they don't hold key positions in executive or legislative or the judiciary, they still make a difference.
@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
31 Aug 12
It's actually more than just being them as a woman! They have the capacity to lead!
And you are right, no one knows more about woman than the President who has been surrounded by women all his life.
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@eileenleyva (27560)
• Philippines
1 Sep 12
Yes, they are really very intelligent. Studying law was, not long ago, a path no woman was allowed to thread. But somewhere, somehow, Justice Cecilia Munoz Palma stood her ground, and bested the men. From then on, the women participated in debates and ruled, fair and square. Cheezy. (I mean, they still have cheese omelet stains on their folders when they jumped from home to law school)
@Shavkat (139400)
• Philippines
31 Aug 12
This is the sign that women are empowered, as seen visible during the era of People Power. I would not put against women's power, as long they can overturned the corruption mania in terms of eradicating the governance of the Philippines. But then, this will not be possible overnight, it takes a lot of effort that need to consider.
@eileenleyva (27560)
• Philippines
1 Sep 12
Couldn't resist but write this:
Child: Dad, may I.....?
Father: Ask your mom.
Child: Mom?
Mother; NO.
@laishramindie (18)
•
31 Aug 12
okay as a man, i'll like to say some few words with some example...have you heard the story of troy the big war was just for a woman. The whole country of sri Lanka was burn because of a woman.
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@eileenleyva (27560)
• Philippines
1 Sep 12
I do not know the story of Sri Lanka, please tell. But I know the story of Troy. I know that was mostly among the pride of men, or foolishness, perhaps.
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
31 Aug 12
I do not know if my husband would be too happy on this one lol as i could remember him saying that us women are so irrational and too emotional sometimes..well i always beg to differ as those women you have mentioned are proof that women can rule an office and still be fair. Probably this is all part of Pnoy's plan and hopefully things will run a lot more smoothly.
Probably this is all part of Pnoy's plan and hopefully things will run a lot more smoothly. 1 person likes this
@eileenleyva (27560)
• Philippines
31 Aug 12
Sorry jazel, but you have to remind your husband that saying women are irrational and too emotional is one form of verbal/psychological abuse. That is conditioning the mind of the woman that she is psychologically erratic, and that, later on, if things do not go right, that may be a ground for psychological incapacity.
Tell your husband that women are normal when they express their emotions, it the men who do not know how to cry who are abnormal. Oooops.
@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
31 Aug 12
We are all sensitive to so many issues. this isn't surprising but i didn't feel any intimidation regarding this issue, but still she remains to be seen in terms of performance. so, my judgement as her being COJ will be marked on how she does on 18 yrs. Remember that Gloria was also hard working and that can't be taken away despite of the issues on her. it's good now that women are taking high positions in the government, but no exception still if the person is corrupt who ever it maybe.
@eileenleyva (27560)
• Philippines
31 Aug 12
GMA is now where she worked herself to be, in a difficult position fighting for her innocence. So, she does not count in the line of women worth admiring. But you are correct, we still have to see how Chief Justice Lourdes Serena runs our Judiciary. She has eighteen long years to make a difference for this country, the most critical of which is the NOW. No, she can't have a honeymoon of a hundred days. The judgment started the day she was sworn into office, which was just four? days ago. She came in wobbly, but forgivable still, so I guess she needs lots of our prayers, don't you think?
@namiya (1718)
• Philippines
31 Aug 12
Men had ruled SC since then and to be honest i think "justice delayed is justice denied" is just a phrase pleasing to the ears. Why not give women a chance this time to prove their worth? I believe that the memory of the fate of her predecessor would more than remind her that anything could be possible if people won't be pleased with her, or if she wants to have a similar exit too.
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@eileenleyva (27560)
• Philippines
31 Aug 12
You have very strong points there that must be addressed, yes, by the justices that are now assessing their worth as supreme upholders of the law. Too many a times, justice had been too late in coming, and yes, that is justice denied. The men must give it a chance to let lady run the affairs of the law, it just might speed up what had long been pending in the judicial system.
@gloryacam (5540)
• Philippines
31 Aug 12
It could have been worse, you know. It's a good thing some other woman got disqualified by the Judicial and Bar Council. 
Just saying! If that other woman has fans here, pardon me. It's my personal non-like for that person.
Just saying! If that other woman has fans here, pardon me. It's my personal non-like for that person. @eileenleyva (27560)
• Philippines
31 Aug 12
You must be referring to DOJ Secretary Leila de Lima. Well, she doesn't really exhibit the lovable image, for she is more vocal and frank than one would likely wish her to be, but so far, I have not heard of anything malicious in what she had done. Once, a report narrated that she has a special child, is that true? If it is, then perhaps that is a reason she comes in too strong. I myself was a quiet soft-spoken girl, but then I had to speak up for my children and the oppressed. Now I have become loud and irrepressible. Sigh! Sometimes, we have to exude a bold persona to make our world a better place.
@flapiz (23133)
• United Kingdom
31 Aug 12
I think it is good that these days women are being placed on places that they were never expected to be, In places of power. It has become indeed a fairer world.
Putting aside the issue on gender, I think it is expected for Filipinos to respect and follow the authority regardless of the gender. Women or men is not the issue as long as one can do his or her job well.
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@eileenleyva (27560)
• Philippines
31 Aug 12
In the Bible alone, when women were expected to serve in the home, there were those who stood up and made the difference. One example is Judith, she decapitated Holofernes. Too gross? Sorry. In recent history, we had a Margaret Thatcher, a Michelle Obama, and who would forget our very own Corazon Aquino. Women, most of the time, spell the difference.
