In the Philippines, millions of young girls face challenges in managing their periods due to a lack of access to proper menstrual products. Without the right protection, many resort to unsafe alternatives that risk infections, discomfort, and even missing school. But beyond affordability and availability, the deeper issue lies in the taboo surrounding menstruation, which prevents open conversations and access to education on menstrual health.

No girl should have to feel unprepared or ashamed of her period. That’s why, for Women’s Month, Whisper took action. In partnership with World Vision Philippines, Whisper provided essential period protection to young girls in underserved communities to help them stay in school and manage their periods with dignity.

Through this initiative, Whisper donated over 1,000 pads to communities in Malabon, particularly in Barangays Concepcion, Longos, and Catmon. To create a lasting impact, the program also included a menstrual health education seminar, designed to equip young girls with the knowledge and confidence to manage their periods safely—shattering taboos and normalizing discussions on menstrual health.

“Menstruation should never be a reason for girls to miss out on opportunities,” says Katrina Mangubat, Senior Communications Manager of Whisper. “At Whisper, we believe in more than just period protection—we believe in empowering girls to go about their day with confidence, free from worry or shame. This partnership with World Vision is part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring that girls have the right support to manage their periods safely and with dignity.”

Whisper has been a long-time ally in comfortable leakage protection, helping women move with confidence. But real change doesn’t happen in a month. It starts with a movement. Join them in breaking the period stigma. Share your story, raise awareness, and support initiatives that help more girls access the protection they deserve at facebook.com/WhisperPhilippines and instagram.com/WhisperPhilippines.

Learn more and take action at Whisper Philippines or support World Vision Philippines in making period equity a reality.

This is a press release. Minor edits have been made by the 8List.ph editorial team.