MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines needs to do more to erase gender-biased stereotypes that discourage girls from becoming scientists, and support women who wish to pursue science careers. It begins at an early age, when young girls receive toys that are deemed appropriate for them by their families. “There is still a gender stereotype and I see that’s still in a lot of families. It starts with…the toys you give boys and girls, like when you [choose to] give a girl feminine or ‘kikay’ stuff compared to toys that are more exploratory or [those that enhance] science background,” Aletta Yñigue…