PCW, DDB’s campaign on domestic violence wins Tambuli Bronze Award The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and DDB Group Philippines’s #KnockOutDomesticViolence Campaign bagged the 2016 Asia Pacific Tambuli Bronze Award for Integrated Media Category. The winning campaign shares the same spot with India’s “Track the Bite” Campaign, Philippine GMA Network’s “Share the Love” Campaign, Philippine Golden Arches continue reading : PCW, DDB’s campaign on domestic violence wins Tambuli Bronze Award

Republic Act No. 9710 or the Magna Carta of Women (MCW) of 2009, mandates “all government departments, including their attached agencies, offices, bureaus, SUCs, GOCCs, local government units, and other government instrumentalities (to) adopt gender mainstreaming as a strategy to promote women’s human rights and eliminate gender discrimination in their systems, structures, policies, programs, processes, and procedures.”

PCW congratulates newly-elected women leaders The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), the lead agency that makes government work for the promotion, protection and fulfillment of women’s human rights and gender equality and women’s empowerment, congratulates the women who braved the recent national and local elections and likewise dared to enter politics which is still viewed continue reading : PCW congratulates newly-elected women leaders

PCW Statement on the 79th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage in the Philippines Practice Women’s Vote! The 79th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage in the country today comes very timely as the 2016 National Elections is fast approaching. As we cast our votes, let us give justice to the women and men who worked hard for women’s continue reading : PCW Statement on the 79th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage in the Philippines

Statement of MOVE-Aklan on Rape Jokes MOVE AKLAN SPEAKS OUT AGAINST RAPE Last year MOVE Aklan denounced the lewd performance of dancers in a political campaign in Laguna, again, the country is confronted with unconscionable realities that demean women brought about by machismo and the perpetuation of rape culture as manifested by recent treatment of continue reading : Statement of MOVE-Aklan on Rape Jokes

Rape is a heinous crime, not a laughing matter Rape is a gross violation of human rights and wholly not acceptable. No one, regardless of a person’s age, sex, physical appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, race, social status, disability, or profession deserves to be raped. The Philippine National Police (PNP) records show that for continue reading : Rape is a heinous crime, not a laughing matter

This Joint Memorandum Circular is being issued by PCW and NEDA for the following: 2.1 Prescribe guidelines and procedures for the establishment, strengthening, and institutionalization of a Regional Gender and Development Committee (RGADC) under the RDC; and 2.2 Provide the composition, structure and functions of the RGADC to accelerate gender mainstreaming at the regional and local levels.

Republic Act 10754: An Act Expanding the Benefits and Privileges of Persons with Disability Republic of the PhilippinesCongress of the PhilippinesMetro ManilaSixteenth CongressThird Regular Session Begun and held in Metro Manila, on Monday, the twenty-seventh day of July, two thousand fifteen. Republic Act 10754 AN ACT EXPANDING THE BENEFITS AND PRIVILEGES OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITY continue reading : Republic Act 10754: An Act Expanding the Benefits and Privileges of Persons with Disability

More than 8,000 Juanas, Juan to ‘vote’ for priority women’s issues With less than two months before the most anticipated 2016 National Elections, ‘Juanas’ and ‘Juans’ can already exercise their right to vote –not for qualified candidates but for women’s issues which should be prioritized by the next administration. About 8,000 participants from government agencies, continue reading : More than 8,000 Juanas, Juan to ‘vote’ for priority women’s issues

PCW-AECID presents gains, end results on implementing Magna Carta of Women in KP Fair Local government units (LGUs) and national government agencies (NGAs) have seen improvement in implementing Republic Act 9710 or the Magna Carta of Women (MCW). This is one of the many fruitful results of the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and Spanish continue reading : PCW-AECID presents gains, end results on implementing Magna Carta of Women in KP Fair

PCW GREAT Women Project 2 holds Market Match Forum To help expand and develop new markets for women’s products, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) through the ECHOsi Foundation is organizing the GREAT Women Market Match Forum on March 11 at the Yuchengo Museum, RCBC Plaza, Makati City. GREAT stands for Gender Responsive Economic Actions continue reading : PCW GREAT Women Project 2 holds Market Match Forum

PCW Statement on the 2016 International Women’s Day Include Women in the Agenda! The only way to advance human condition is to ensure that no one is left behind—and this includes women and girls. As we celebrate the International Women’s Day (IWD), the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), the lead agency that makes government work continue reading : PCW Statement on the 2016 International Women’s Day

2016 National Women’s Month highlights state of women during Aquino gov’t and women’s agenda for next administration On the occasion of the International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) will present how the government, under the current administration fared in bridging the gender gap. “Estado ni Juana: The State continue reading : 2016 National Women’s Month highlights state of women during Aquino gov’t and women’s agenda for next administration

Sama-Samang Pagsulong sa mga Agenda ni Juana March 16, 2016, 6:00 to 9:00 AMBurnham Green, Quirino Grandstand, Luneta Park, Manila General Guidelines Sama-samang Pagsulong sa mga Agenda ni Juana is a public event organized by the Philippine Commission on Women in coordination with partner organizations as part of the series of activities for the 2016 continue reading : Sama-Samang Pagsulong sa mga Agenda ni Juana

Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation Nos. 224 and 227, and Republic Act No. 6949, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) leads the annual National Women’s Month Celebration (NWMC).

President Aquino joins Roster of UN’s Male Champions for Gender Equality President Benigno S. Aquino III is now one of the 10 Head of State IMPACT Champions for the United Nations’ (UN) HeForShe Movement. IMPACT Champions are composed of Heads of States, Corporate Executives, and University Presidents from around the world who committed to make gender equality an continue reading : President Aquino joins Roster of UN’s Male Champions for Gender Equality

To recognize and raise awareness on the important contributions and roles of women in all spheres of Philippine society, all government offices are enjoined to play the All-Women Cast Lupang Hinirang Music Video during flag raising ceremonies and opening programs on the following occasions and activities:

Call for Nominations for the Philippine Women’s Rights Representative to the ACWC The ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC) was inaugurated during the 16th ASEAN Summit held in Ha Noi, Vietnam last 07 April 2010. The Philippines, through the Department of Social Welfare and Development and continue reading : Call for Nominations for the Philippine Women’s Rights Representative to the ACWC

Budget for free family planning commodities needed to aid poor women – PCW The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) expresses concern over the reported removal of funding for purchase of contraceptives in the 2016 budget of the Department of Health (DOH). Section 10 of the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act (RA 10354, RPRH Law) continue reading : Budget for free family planning commodities needed to aid poor women – PCW

PCW celebrates 41st year, aims expansion to better serve ‘Juanas’ Coming from a fruitful and meaningful milestone year in 2015, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), on January 7, turns 41 with nothing but higher hopes and enthusiasm to better serve “Juanas” this 2016. In her opening address, PCW Executive Director Emmeline L. Verzosa recounted continue reading : PCW celebrates 41st year, aims expansion to better serve ‘Juanas’

This Memorandum Circular is issued to clarify the process of submission and review of the FY 2017 GAD Plans and Budgets (GPBs) and FY 2015 GAD Accomplishment Reports (GAD ARs) as provided under PCW Memorandum Circular (MC) 2015-04 and PCW-NEDA-DBM Joint Circular 2012-01.

‘CineJuana’ Film Festival caps 18-Day Campaign To End VAW Believing that film is a powerful tool in shaping public perception and stand on various issues, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) launched the “CineJuana” – a film festival focusing on the issues of Violence Against Women (VAW). The three-day film festival, which commenced on December continue reading : ‘CineJuana’ Film Festival caps 18-Day Campaign To End VAW

2015 CineJuana Film Festival Believing that film is a powerful tool in helping shape the public perception and stand on the issue of VAW, one of the activities for this year’s campaign is a film festival, 2015 CineJuana, that will showcase films focusing on the issue of VAW. The film is open to public for continue reading : 2015 CineJuana Film Festival

Promoting Safe Communities: Forum With Male Advocates Against Violence Everywhere The forum on Promoting Safe Communities aims to highlight the vital role of men and boys in ending VAWC, including street and public places harassment. While it targets men and boys as its audience, the forum also seeks to gather good practices of public and continue reading : Promoting Safe Communities: Forum With Male Advocates Against Violence Everywhere

El Gamma Penumbra performs vision of a VAW-free society “We can be violence free.” This is the message conveyed by shadow play group El Gamma Penumbra after performing a shadow dance to the song “Babae Bumangon Ka” during the kick-off activity of the 2015 18-Day Campaign To End Violence Against Women dubbed as the “Assembly continue reading : El Gamma Penumbra performs vision of a VAW-free society

PCW Statement on the 2015 National Consciousness Day to End Violence Against Women The 2013 National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) report says that one out of five women aged 15-49 suffered from physical violence in the Philippines. Six percent of them experienced sexual violence. Four percent reported violence even during pregnancy. Yet, only 30% continue reading : PCW Statement on the 2015 National Consciousness Day to End Violence Against Women

Gov’t agencies to account gains, reaffirm commitments on Anti-VAW efforts Government agencies, particularly those who have direct programs and services relative to Anti-Violence Against Women and Girls are set to account for progress and reaffirm their commitments in addressing the issue on November 25, 2015; 2:00 PM at the Aliw Theatre in Pasay City as continue reading : Gov’t agencies to account gains, reaffirm commitments on Anti-VAW efforts

PCW renews Partnership with SCGAD Region IV-A After one year of successful engagement, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and the Sub-Committee on Gender and Development (SCGAD) IV-A renewed theirPartnership Agreement(PA) during the conduct of the 4th Quarter SCGAD Meeting on November 23, 2015 at Privato Hotel, Shaw Blvd., Pasig City. The partnership will help continue reading : PCW renews Partnership with SCGAD Region IV-A

PH rises to 7th spot, still Asia’s top performer in closing gender gap For nine straight years now, the Philippines once again bested other Asian countries in closing the global gender disparity, according to the 2015 Global Gender Gap Index (GGI) Report released annually by the World Economic Forum (WEF). From 2014’s standing at 9th continue reading : PH rises to 7th spot, still Asia’s top performer in closing gender gap

18-Day Campaign to End VAW 2015: Assembly of Anti-VAW Advocacy Supporters Theme:End VAW Now! It’s Our Duty! : Gains and Ways ForwardNovember 25, 2015, 2:00 PMVenue: Aliw Theatre, Pasay City This year’s 18-Day Campaign to End VAW kick-off activity, “Assembly of Anti-VAW Advocacy Supporters” is a gathering of government, non-government, academe and private sector stakeholders continue reading : 18-Day Campaign to End VAW 2015: Assembly of Anti-VAW Advocacy Supporters

Promoting Safe Communities: Forum With Male Advocates Against Violence Everywhere Theme: End VAW Now! It’s Our Duty! Gains and Ways Forward The forum on Promoting Safe Communities aims to highlight the vital role of men and boys in ending VAWC, including street and public places harassment. While it targets men and boys as its audience, the continue reading : Promoting Safe Communities: Forum With Male Advocates Against Violence Everywhere

Orange Your Icon for 18 Days In solidarity with the United Nations’ UNiTE to End Violence Against Women Campaign, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) calls on all stakeholders to participate in the ORANGE YOUR ICON for 18 Days as part of the 2015 18-Day Campaign to End VAW. Our Objective ORANGE YOUR ICON for continue reading : Orange Your Icon for 18 Days

PH hosts 11th ACWC Meeting MANILA, 18 October 2015 – The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) hosted the eleventh meeting of the ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC) at Dusit Hotel Manila in Makati City. The three-day meeting finalized the Regional Plan of Action (RPA) on continue reading : PH hosts 11th ACWC Meeting

4th GAD Planning and Budgeting Forum for National Government Agencies, Attached Offices, Bureaus and Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations The Philippine Commission on Women, will convene the Fourth GAD Budget Forum (4th GBF) on November 4 and 5, 2015 at the Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC), Agham Road, Quezon City. The forum will serve as continue reading : 4th GAD Planning and Budgeting Forum for National Government Agencies, Attached Offices, Bureaus and Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations

Statement of MOVE-Aklan on Objectification of Women in Public Events End Objectification of Women and Raise the Level of Political Campaigns to Ensure Gender Equality and Equity Men Opposed to Violence Against Women Everywhere (MOVE)-Aklan denounces the lewd performance of dancers in an event of a political party in Laguna. Circulating online are videos showing continue reading : Statement of MOVE-Aklan on Objectification of Women in Public Events

PCW Statement on Lewd Dance Performance in LP Representative’s Event The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) expresses alarm and grave concern over featuring women doing lewd dance performance on stage in an event attended by members of the Liberal Party (LP) in Laguna. Reports and online photos and videos of the incident have been circulating continue reading : PCW Statement on Lewd Dance Performance in LP Representative’s Event

In accordance with Section 36 of the Magna Carta of Women (MCW) and the guidelines set under Joint Circular 2012-01 issued by the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), the PCW calls on all government agencies for the early preparation and submission of their FY 2017 GPB and FY 2015 GAD AR.

PCW certifies 4th batch of GAD Resource Pool Twenty-six individuals from national government agencies, local government units, academe, and civil society organizations were certified by the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) as Gender and Development (GAD) Resource Pool members on September 24, 2015 in a ceremony held at the Oracle Hotel and Residences, Quezon City. continue reading : PCW certifies 4th batch of GAD Resource (GR) Pool

GAD Local Learning Hub: Aklan Local government units (LGUs) doing gender mainstreaming need strong leadership and commitment, organized women’s groups, adequate resources — and lots of inspiration — to see things through. In fact, when gender mainstreaming is not explicitly defined in the LGUs’ development plans, Gender and Development (GAD) efforts may not be realized continue reading : GAD Local Learning Hub: Aklan

GAD Local Learning Hub: Davao City Local government units (LGUs) doing gender mainstreaming need strong leadership and commitment, organized women’s groups, adequate resources — and lots of inspiration — to see things through. In fact, when gender mainstreaming is not explicitly defined in the LGUs’ development plans, Gender and Development (GAD) efforts may not be continue reading : GAD Local Learning Hub: Davao City