We create and capture stories and moments that lay the foundation for more inclusive economic growth in the region. Sexual harassment also does not discriminate. She also underlined the common repercussions people experience when filing a sexual harassment case against a co-worker. Victims are subjected to alienation, ridicule, bullying and discrimination. Risa Hontiveros; and Chuks Arias, a gender equality and anti-gender-based violence advocate; participated the panel discussion. Lorna Kapunan moderated the session.

In a statement Wednesday, CHR spokesperson Jacqueline De Guia said the agency has been receiving complaints of online sexual harassment, including peer-to-peer cyber violence, against women and girls. While the Philippines has several legislation in place to protect women, De Guia pointed out that its implementation remains to be a challenge. In order to address online sexual harassment, De Guia said internet literacy, sex education and gender sensitivity must be included in curriculums. Establishing an accessible mechanism where victims can report cyber violence incidents must also be in place, she added.

Violence Against Women is "the word or concept that has been used in a broad, inclusive manner to encompass verbal abuse , intimidation, physical harassment, homicide, sexual assault, and rape of women in particular. Violence occurs precisely because of their gender, specifically because the victims are women. According to the United Nations Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women , "violence against women is a manifestation of historically unequal power relations between men and women. The Philippines' early history goes as far back as 30, years ago when the Negritos the primary people of the Philippine archipelago were believed to have journeyed to the Philippines by land bridges from Mainland Asia. The pre-colonial society offered women the greatest opportunities in relation to their social positions.