This paper shall provide an overview of the existing laws and policies on women’s rights in the Philippines, especially those in relation to the use of ICTs in four major areas, namely, (1) education, (2) employment and entrepreneurship, (3) privacy, safety and security, and (4) expression and identity. It shall examine how these policies protect or hinder women’s rights, as well as determine the different challenges and barriers that contribute to women’s inclusion in the digital sphere.
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