Manila, Sept. 16 -- Women members of the House of Representatives met with Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez late Monday to advance their advocacies on healthcare, education, livelihood, and the protection of women and children -- issues that they stressed must remain central to the work of Congress.

The legislators presented their priority measures, emphasizing that protecting mothers and children, strengthening education, and expanding opportunities for women are all vital to uplifting Filipino families, according to a press release on Tuesday.

Among the advocacies advanced were expanding healthcare access for women and children, including maternal health and nutrition programs; strengthening protections for children against abuse, e...