Advisory: Invitation to the 2025 National Women’s Month Celebration Kick-off event

From	NHARLEEN SANTOS-MILLAR Officer-In-Charge, Office of the Executive Director
For	Gender and Development (GAD) Focal Point System of National Government Agencies, Attached Agencies, Bureaus, Offices, State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), Government Owned and/or Controlled Corporations (GOCCs), Legislative and Judiciary Branches, Constitutional Bodies, and All Other Concerned Government Instrumentalities
Subject	Invitation to the 2025 National Women’s Month Celebration Kick-off event
Date	February 14, 2025

1.0 This advisory is issued in accordance with items 5.2 and 6.1 of  the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) Memorandum Circular No. 2025-01 entitled “Guide for the 2025 National Women’s Month Celebration (NWMC).”

2.0 The PCW, in partnership with SM Cares, will hold the 2025 NWMC Kick-off event on March 5, 2025, at the Music Hall, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City. Anchored on this year’s sub-theme, “Babae sa Lahat ng Sektor, Aangat ang Bukas sa Bagong Pilipinas,” the event seeks to empower women from various sectors, especially those in marginalized communities, by providing access to essential services, learning opportunities, and an inclusive platform for engagement.

This gathering will highlight the country’s commitment to gender equality by raising awareness on women’s rights, and equip participants with valuable knowledge and resources that can help improve their well-being and economic opportunities.

The event will feature service booths offering free medical check-ups, legal consultations, and livelihood support; the presentation of the State of Filipino Women Report, which highlights the country’s progress in achieving gender equality; and the unveiling of the PCW 50th Anniversary Coffee Table Book, commemorating five decades of advocacy for women’s rights. Additionally, a comprehensive lecture series will be conducted, covering topics such as Financial Literacy, Digital Safety, Digital Careers, Fire Safety, Disaster Resilience, Mental and Physical Health, and Microfinancing. These sessions aim to equip women with essential knowledge and skills that enhance their empowerment and resilience across various aspects of life. Through this event, the PCW and its partners reaffirm their commitment to ensuring that every woman—regardless of background—has the support, opportunities, and tools needed to thrive in Bagong Pilipinas.

3.0 In this regard, the PCW is inviting 5 to 10 representatives from the GAD Focal Point System (GFPS) of National Government Agencies, Attached Agencies, Bureaus, Offices, State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), Government Owned and/or Controlled Corporations (GOCCs), Legislative and Judiciary Branches, Constitutional Bodies, and and other Government Instrumentalities to attend the kick-off event. GFPS members of agencies with mandates relevant to the topics in the afternoon session are also encouraged to stay  for the whole duration of the event.

4.0 As stated in Section 5.2 of the PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2025-01, “GAD Focal Point System (GFPS) Members – Members of the GFPS from agencies tasked with empowering women and girls in marginalized sectors are invited to participate in the onsite event on March 5, 2025.” However, due to the limited capacity of the event venue, attendance to the activity shall be by invitation only.

5.0 To facilitate logistical preparations, agencies are requested to direct their representatives to register and confirm their attendance through this event site:

https://sites.google.com/pcw.gov.ph/2025nwmc

6.0 The PCW organizing team will process the registrations and will send a confirmation via email. Only those who received a confirmation email will be considered officially registered to attend the event.

7.0 Attendance at the event is FREE. However, food, transportation, and other logistical needs of delegations shall be shouldered by the respective agencies through their Gender and Development (GAD) Budget, subject to existing laws, regulations, and guidelines on the use of government funds.

8.0 For further inquiries or clarifications, stakeholders may contact PCW’s Corporate Affairs and Information Resource Management Division through Ms. Shiekah Sandigan or Ms. Jescel Aquino at 0917 845 4814 or via email at womensmonth@pcw.gov.ph.

9.0 For guidance and appropriate action.

(Sgd.) NHARLEEN SANTOS-MILLAR
Officer-in-Charge, Office of the Executive Director

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