To what extent, if any, is there a relationship between gender and judicial independence? This is an understudied area, particularly in the context of non-Western democracies. Although the number of women lawyers and judges has increased significantly, they remain a small proportion of the bench in constitutional courts that decide on constitutional and policy-setting cases. Preceded by a vibrant history of advocacy and activism, Filipino women judges have been a strong voice in articulating and advancing judicial independence through various episodes of the country’s turbulent journey through constitutional democracy. In both liberal and illiberal times, many women judges have stood their ground against political influence or pressure. Women judges have become a force in strengthening the administration of justice. This chapter suggests that the appointment of more women judges through a merit-based process should be part of broader strategy towards judicial independence.