About Us

Who we are

The National Council of Women of the Philippines (NCWP) is the umbrella organization represented in the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and advocates gender equity and women empowerment in compliance with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

Established in 1946 as the first Women’s Assembly in the Philippines through the Filipina educator and humanitarian Francisca Tirona-Benitez, the NCWP has grown to become the largest and broadest network of women’s councils, advocates, and collaborators working towards the realization of women empowerment goals stipulated in various international declarations and Philippine statutes and government programs. As a legally recognized representative of women’s organizations in the country, the NCWP sits at the Board of Directors of the Philippine Commission of Women (PCW) – the official government agency representing the voice of Filipino women.

Our Mission

To develop the capabilities of women’s NGO and consolidate their efforts and involvement towards the promotion of the well being of its constituents, communities and families.

Our Proven Leadership in Women Empowerment

Continuous Engagement
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National Networks Established
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Local Women Councils Established
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The NCWP
Hers-story

Foundation and Early Years
The Women's Civic Assembly
From WCA to CAWP
The First Victories: Suffrage
Growing in Momentum
National and Global Success
Building International Linkages
A Paradigm Shift: NCWP Rising
Deepening Role in Government

NCWP TODAY

Confident under the leadership of Chairperson Cecille M. Dy, Ph.D.

LEVERAGING WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT TOWARDS POST-PANDEMIC RECOVERY

Our Goals

In pursuit of our mission, we have set the following goals to guide us in program development and other organizational initiatives

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To guide and support our members on cooperative planning, social mobilization and consciousness raising endeavors.

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To promote and strengthen women’s leadership status, thereby enhancing regional (e.g. APEC, ACWO) and international (UN ECOSOC etc.) networking and linkages

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To encourage unified action towards addressing the problems and issues affecting women, and their communities, as well as the nation.

OUR INSTITUTIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

PHILIPPINE FEDERATION OF BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN
CATHOLIC WOMEN'S LEAGUE PHILIPPINES
The Catholic Women’s League is a religious organization dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus under the patronage of Mary, Mother of God. It is envisioned to be a community of disciples committed to build God’s Kingdom, proclaiming the Good News of salvation in a spirit of love, understanding, and bearing each other’s dedication through the League’s motto: CHARITY, WORK, AND LOYALTY
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S CLUBS OF THE PHILIPPINES
Established on Feb. 5, 1921, the NFWCP has united Filipino women through the promotion of general welfare, mutual understanding and cooperation. Since 1935, the NFWCP has been establishing nurseries and kindergartens in schools. They were also involved in putting up the Girls Scouts of the Philippines.
GIRL SCOUTS OF THE PHILIPPINES
The Girl Scouts of the Philippines is the largest organization in the country offering life-changing opportunities for the character development and values formation of Filipino girls and young women.
YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES
The Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) of the Philippines, Inc. is a private, non-stock, non-profit, non-sectarian, service-oriented and charitable organization and with full membership status with the World YWCA based in Geneva, Switzerland. Founded in 1948, YWCA aims to develop the physical, social, intellectual, moral and spiritual well being of women and girls in accordance with the Christian ideals for which the movement is deeply rooted.
PHILIPPINE WOMEN'S UNIVERSITY
The Philippine Women’s University or PWU is a non-stock, not-for-profit, non-sectarian educational institution duly existing under the laws of the Republic of the Philippines. The history of the Philippine Women’s University began on June 9, 1919, when educator and civic rights leaders Francisca Tirona Benitez along with six other women, Clara Aragon, Concepcion Aragon, Paz Marquez Benitez, (sister-in-law of Francisca Benitez) Carolina Ocampo Palma, Mercedes Rivera, and Socorro Marquez Zaballero, founded the Philippine Women’s College, with Francisca serving as its first president. It was a time when women’s rights and empowerment began to take hold in the national consciousness in the wake of the success of women’s suffrage rights in other countries, especially in the United States. Thus, the college aimed to prepare women for life service and leadership.