This International Women’s Month, Project Headshot Clinic joined Blogapalooza for Hibla — a community-driven photo campaign inspired by the “banig”, representing Filipino artistry and resourcefulness.

Beyond it’s known purpose for utility, “banig” is a symbol of Filipino heritage and community much like the strengths, aspirations and resilience of every woman woven into one enduring, beautiful and supportive form. Every woman is a strand, and every strand tells a story. Shot at Midnight Dream Studio by Niccolo Cosme. Banig piece designed by Mykefrancis Oropesa Mayores.

Here are the photo highlights of the campaign:

In the Philippines, the 2026 National Women’s Month Celebration (NWMC) continues under the 2023–2028 campaign banner, “WE for Gender Equality and Inclusive Society.” The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) drives the immediate restoration of Filipino women’s power and reclaiming pre-colonial values of gender balance, aligning with the Philippine Development Plan for 2023–2028 which aims to restore economic momentum, ensure equal opportunities while equipping Filipinos with skills to participate fully in a growing, innovative, and globally competitive economy.

This year aims to:

1. Showcase women’s leadership and contributions by demonstrating how Filipino women, are already leading change in governance, peace, security, and economic development in the country and in the ASEAN region by highlighting pathways to embody Babaylan-inspired leadership;
2. Promote gender-responsive programs and policies to ensure women have equitable access to opportunities, resources, and meaningful participation in decision-making spaces enabling them to exercise leadership that benefits communities and drives inclusive growth. Empower marginalized and underrepresented women, including rural women, indigenous women, and women with disabilities, by providing capacity-building and meaningful engagements, ensuring all women can participate fully and lead in their communities and sectors.
3. Strengthen multi-sectoral collaboration and accountability, engaging national government agencies (NGAs), local government units (LGUs), civil society organizations (CSOs), and other stakeholders to scale up initiatives that achieve visible outcomes for women, supporting leadership that foster transformative change nationally and regionally.

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