Inclusive business practices are helping turn gender equality commitments into meaningful economic opportunities for women. ANZCHAM was invited to attend the 2026 Philippines Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) Awards National Ceremony, organized by UN Women Philippines on 28 October at The Westin Manila.
The ceremony recognized organizations and individuals advancing women’s participation and leadership through initiatives spanning inclusive recruitment, leadership development, support for working mothers, women-led enterprises, and access to technology and new markets. From creating livelihoods in underserved communities to opening opportunities in traditionally male-dominated industries, the awardees demonstrated how businesses can translate commitments into practical action.
For ANZCHAM, engagements such as these reinforce the importance of connecting businesses and stakeholders to champion inclusive growth, strengthen partnerships and create opportunities for women to participate and thrive in the economy.
