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- ↑ "ASEAN Conference on Sharing of Good Practices in Social Protection for Women in Enterprise Development. Directory of Participants" (PDF). Philippine Commission on Women . 2014-12-05.
- ↑ "PAMBANSANG KALIPUNAN NG MGA MANGGAGAWANG IMPORMAL SA PILIPINAS (PATAMABA), INC". December 4–5, 2014.
- ↑ "Home-Based Workers Organizing". WIEGO .
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