PASCN P HILIPPINE APEC S TUDY C ENTER N ETWORK PASCN Discussion Paper No. 2001-14 Assessing the Situation of Women Working in CALABARZON Divina M. Edralin De La Salle University-Manila December 2001 The PASCN Discussion Paper Series constitutes studies that are preliminary and subject to further revisions and review. They are being circulated in a limited number of copies only for purposes of soliciting comments and suggestions for further refinements. The views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the Network. Not for quotation without permission from the author(s). For comments, suggestions or further inquiries, please contact: The PASCN Secretariat Philippine Institute for Development Studies NEDA sa Makati Building, 106 Amorsolo Street Legaspi Village, Makati City, Philippines Tel. Nos. 893-9588 and 892-5817