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Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Yahoo
2025's Remarkable Woman winner announced
LAFAYETTE, La (KLFY) — Throughout National Women's Month, KLFY honored four remarkable women who made a great impact in the Acadiana community. Today, KLFY 10 announced Brandy Roberts to be 2025's Remarkable Woman of the Year. Brandy is an educator in Iberia Parish at Johnston Hopkins Elementary school while also an advocate for online safety for children and adults. After the tragic death of her daughter, Englyn, who was a victim of online abuse and bullying. Brandy Roberts has really turned her pain into a purpose. She immediately turned to the 'Heart of Iberia, and Iberia Mental Health Initiative and in Englyn's name helped bring awareness to the community about mental health and the online harms associated with social media. Brandy has been to the Supreme Court in DC, speaking with Congressional leaders, including Louisiana Congressman and House Speaker Mike Johnson to pass the KOSA act (Kids Online Safety Act). She is a Community Leader with The Duke and Duchess, Harry and Meghan's Archewell foundation, hosting zoom calls monthly with parents who have loss children due on social media harms and helping discuss how to survive the 'journey of grief'. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now In November 2024, Brandy went to Bogota, Columbia with the World Health Organization to speak with world leaders telling Englyn's story in hopes of getting countries around the world to pass laws to keep children and families safe. Brandy is determined to help children and advocates for online harms to be addressed through laws so that parents will have tools to supervise their kids on social media platforms. Brandy's determination and care for other children and parents are the qualities that make her remarkable. Roberts will now advance to a conference in Los Angeles where a national 'Remarkable Woman of the Year' will be announced. Community supports Ray's Bakery staff after devastating fire Bicyclist killed in Plaquemines Parish crash Judge refuses Trump admin's request to move Mahmoud Khalil case to Louisiana Lawmakers weigh benefits of artificial intelligence in classrooms Trump announces $100M deal with law firm tied to Doug Emhoff, Jan. 6 House panel Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Filipino Times
28-03-2025
- Politics
- Filipino Times
DMW pushes for gender equality, better opportunities for women OFWs
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is advocating for a gender-responsive approach to eliminate workplace biases and discrimination, ensuring equal opportunities and protection for women overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). This initiative aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s push to recognize the growing role of women in nation-building and provide them with greater opportunities, confidence, and representation in society. At the Women OFW Conference in Makati City, DMW Undersecretary Dominique Rubia-Tutay emphasized the importance of upskilling women OFWs to enhance their employment prospects both locally and abroad. She highlighted that while women dominate various industries, their contributions are often undervalued. 'Let us continue to build on the foundation of women's empowerment, independence, confidence, and hope—values that define every Filipina's strength and contribution to society,' Tutay said. The DMW reaffirmed its commitment to expanding training programs that improve career prospects for women migrants. The conference, held as part of National Women's Month, also emphasized the need for stronger legal protections and welfare programs under the Magna Carta of Women, ensuring workplace equality, mental health support, and protection against gender-based violence.
Filipino Times
24-03-2025
- Business
- Filipino Times
Returning OFWs in PH offered job, business opportunities in local tourism sector
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is working with the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to help returning OFWs start businesses and find jobs in the local tourism sector. This is part of the whole-of-nation reintegration program aimed at supporting Filipinos who have worked abroad and their families. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac led a flag-raising ceremony and AKSYON Fund distribution at the DMW Central Office in Mandaluyong. The event was part of the 2025 National Women's Month celebration. 'From the beginning of the Marcos Administration, our President has articulated how important the contributions of overseas Filipino workers are, not just to the Philippines, but to the rest of the world,' said Secretary Frasco. 'And therefore, his directive was for there to be a whole-of-nation approach to honor the work of OFWs.' The DOT and DMW have programs like 'Bisita, Be My Guest,' which lets OFWs invite foreigners to visit the Philippines and receive rewards, and 'Balik Bayani sa Turismo,' offering free tourism skills training for returning workers and their families. 'I'm very happy to report to you that through our partnership with the DMW, nagkaroon na po tayo ng mga graduates doon sa Pangasinan under the Balik Bayani sa Turismo Program,' she added. Some graduates have already started their own tourism businesses. Secretary Cacdac also thanked DOT for helping provide local income opportunities. 'Walang OFW na ayaw umuwi for good. That's why our partnerships with the DOT is a huge help for our OFWs to come home with their families while having a sustainable source of income in the local tourism sector,' he said.
CBS News
07-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
The Pittsburgh Home and Garden Show, Trace Brewing Women's businesses event and Cookies and Comedy
This weekend a whole new lineup of events will be happening in Pittsburgh, here's some of the events to check out. Pittsburgh Home and Garden Show This Pittsburgh Home and Garden Show is from March 7-16 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center downtown. The event is deemed the largest home show in America and it's happening right here in Pittsburgh. It will have over 1,500 exhibits and feature luxury home products. There will be different sections including The Kitchen Idea Center featuring the latest kitchen trends, and the Home Interior Galleries which will feature furniture, accessories, lighting, and more showcased by design professionals. The event is hosted at different times each day and for more information about ticketing and event details be sure to visit the website. Trace Brewing's Women-Owned Businesses event The Women-Owned Businesses event will be hosted by Trace Brewing in Bloomfield on Sunday from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. The brewing team asks the community to come out and support the local community by shopping from small, local, women-owned businesses in honor of National Women's Month. The event is free and family-friendly and more details can be found on Trace Brewing's Facebook page. Cookies and Comedy Film Festival The Cookies and Comedy Film Festival will be in Lawrenceville Saturday at Row House Cinemas. The event will feature comedic film screenings, live comedy acts by multiple comedians, question and answers sessions, networking opportunities and an award ceremony that will feature a cookie table. featured acts and ticketing, visit the official website.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Mercy Center celebrates history-making women
An area shelter gets a jump start on National Women's History Month. Last night, the Mercy Center hosted its annual Women Making History Reunion at the Brewerie Union Station. The tradition invites past class honorees to recognize their past achievements along with meeting new members. About 70 women were invited to celebrate and form meaningful connections. 'We have a wonderful diverse group and as we enter into March which is National Women's Month just women embracing women, empowering women and only wanting the best for others to succeed on their journey,' said Jennie Hagery, executive director of Mercery Center for Women. Their next event will honor 14 remarkable women on March 31 at Mercyhurst University. The public is invited to the free event. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
