CALL-OUT: Who is the woman leader you want?

MANILA, Philippines – Evangeline Marfil, a 41-year-old mother from South Cotabato province is not running in the 2016 elections, but in March, she will accept a new mandate – to be the new chief of her village.

Marfil has earned the trust of her constituents and her fellow barangay officials because of her compassionate and efficient leadership. She made her mark in preparing the village to deal with disasters, according to a development worker in her barangay. (READ: Mother in South Cotabato makes disaster preparedness her mission) 

Alberta Capillas, a widow from Surigao del Norte, is not gunning for a position either, but she is campaigning for a candidate she feels is “honest, brave, and ready to help women, parents, and the youth.”

In February, she used her pension to travel to Manila from Surigao del Norte, and also pawned her wedding ring to contribute to vice presidential bet Rep. Leni Robredo’s campaign. (READ: #PHVote: Widow banks all on Leni Robredo victory)

These are just some of the stories about women who lead, aspire to lead, or support other women to lead. 

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In the upcoming 2016 national and local elections, 8,873 candidates are women. 

In the last elections, 3,580 women were elected to office, including Robredo and presidential bets Senators Miriam Santiago and Grace Poe (READ: “The Smartest of them all” and “The once and future king“)

This Women’s Month, MovePH – Rappler’s civic engagement arm – is looking for stories and images that capture the personality, performance, and platforms of these women leader across the country – from the village to the Senate. (VISIT: #PHVote Challenge: #TheLeaderIWant)

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