Alexander Villafania
INQUIRER.net

LAS Vegas, Nevada — Technology giant IBM and women’s literary publisher Feminist Press recently switched on a website aimed at encouraging women to write for and about science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

The website, Under the Microscope is the online version of Women Writing Science Project of Feminist Press and the National Science Foundation.

It was announced at the Feminist Press headquarters in New York, coinciding with the IBM Information On Demand Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Women are encouraged to share their experiences in scientific endeavors and other interests pertaining to matters of technology, engineering and math — collectively called STEM.

Other science-related stories written by women will also be linked to the site, as well as parental and career tips, and mentoring programs.

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By Marjorie Gorospe
INQUIRER.net

PASAY CITY, Philippines – Multi-sectoral group Bravehearts and clothing company Maldita have recently announced an initiative, dubbed “Bitching Against Cervical Cancer,” an effort to promote awareness on preventing cervical cancer.

Maldita also unveiled an exclusive line of “statement shirts” that challenges women to “Out Cervical Cancer.” Part of the proceeds from the sale of this line of shirts will be given to cervical cancer victims through the Cervical Cancer Prevention Network program (CECAP), according to Eric Teng, Maldita’s marketing director.

Teng said his mother-in-law has been a carrier of the disease. It was this reason that prompted him to lead this initiative to help cancer survivors and help raise awareness about the condition.

Teng also believed that every woman should be aware about cervical cancer.

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