In the Cordilleras, women participation in politics remains low

In the Cordilleras, women participation in politics remains low

BAGUIO, Philippines – Male dominance in leadership roles remains a reality in indigenous communities in the Philippines, and the Cordillera is an example. According to estimates by the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism, women make up less than 20% of candidates for elective positions in four of its six provinces: Benguet, Mountain Province, Ifugao, and Kalinga.   Benguet has the fewest, with only 42 female candidates from governor t…