By Junex Doronio
MANILA — Coinciding the Women’s Month of March, former Senator Leila de Lima on Saturday (02 Mar 2024) said there should be more women political leaders in the country to drive progress and change the nation.
The former lawmaker — who dared to cross swords with former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on the issue of human rights — said more independent-minded and strong-willed women are needed in government to drive progress and change in the nation.
“There should be more women political leaders in our country. We do not have enough women who are independent-minded and strong-willed to fight for what they think the country needs to progress as a nation,” De Lima said.
She noted a shortage of women in government and highlighted the significant contributions women can make to societal change and the country’s development.
De Lima pointed out that among the important traits a woman leader must have are wisdom, critical thinking, and humility.
“We have much to contribute and to change in our society, our culture & in our trajectory as a modernized country and a progressive people,” she quipped.
(el Amigo/MNM)
