Shaping the Future: ACW Plus Three Strengthens Gender Equality Commitments ACW Chair, ASEAN Member States, and DSG of ASEAN for ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC), together with the Head of Delegation of Japan, during the 17th ACW+3 Meeting Women have shaped the destiny of nations across East and Southeast Asia. From leaders and innovators to peacemakers continue reading : Shaping the Future: ACW Plus Three Strengthens Gender Equality Commitments

5th AGMSC Meeting Highlights ASEAN’s Ongoing Commitment to Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Gender mainstreaming, first introduced at the 1995 UN Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, remains a cornerstone of ASEAN’s commitment to gender equality. As a guiding principle for policy and program development, ASEAN developed and adopted the ASEAN Gender Mainstreaming Strategic continue reading : 5th AGMSC Meeting Highlights ASEAN’s Ongoing Commitment to Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment

Philippines Assumes Chairship of the ASEAN Committee on Women; Member States and Development Partners Strengthen Commitment to Gender Equality in the Region In affirmation of ASEAN’s continuing pursuit of gender equality and women’s empowerment, the 24th Meeting of the ASEAN Committee on Women (ACW) was convened on November 10, 2025, and hosted by the Philippines continue reading : Philippines Assumes Chairship of the ASEAN Committee on Women; Member States and Development Partners Strengthen Commitment to Gender Equality in the Region

PH Hosts ASEAN Meetings on Advancing the Rights of Women and Children The Philippines, through the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), is hosting high-level ASEAN meetings on gender equality and women’s rights in the Province of Bohol from November 10 to 15, 2025. The six-day event will feature back-to-back meetings of the ASEAN Committee on continue reading : PH Hosts ASEAN Meetings on Advancing the Rights of Women and Children

PCW Statement on the UAAP’s Decision to Equalize Pay of Women and Men Referees The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) welcomes the University Athletic Association of the Philippines’ (UAAP) decision to standardize the pay for referees across both men’s and women’s basketball divisions. This is the right and lawful action expected under the  Philippine laws continue reading : PCW Statement on the UAAP’s Decision to Equalize Pay of Women and Men Referees

Reaffirming, Rekindling, Reinforcing: PCW and Women’s Organizations Renew Partnership through Ugnayan para sa Kababaihan Philippine Commission on Women, NGOs, and CSOs gathered for the first Ugnayan para sa Kababaihan sa Hilagang Luzon. Paving the path for meaningful partnership and collaboration, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) brought together leaders of non-government organizations (NGOs) and civil continue reading : Reaffirming, Rekindling, Reinforcing: PCW and Women’s Organizations Renew Partnership through Ugnayan para sa Kababaihan

Care Economy Takes Center Stage as Core Pillar of Women, Peace, and Security Agenda The Philippines has opened a vital new chapter in its efforts to build resilient and inclusive peace, declaring that “caring for people is not separate from caring for peace.” This message of hope and action was highlighted on the second day continue reading : Care Economy Takes Center Stage as Core Pillar of Women, Peace, and Security Agenda

Philippine Conference on WPS Advances Concrete Actions Toward Inclusive and Lasting Peace Key officials and delegates participate in the Philippine Conference on Women, Peace and Security. The Philippine Conference on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) opened with a resounding call to accelerate the localization of the WPS Agenda, strengthen women’s leadership in governance, and anchor continue reading : Philippine Conference on WPS Advances Concrete Actions Toward Inclusive and Lasting Peace

Empowered to Lead: PCW and UN Women Strengthen Role of Women Officials in Advancing Gender-Responsive Governance To further address gender gap in local leadership, where women comprise only 23.3 percent of elected officials nationwide, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), in partnership with UN Women, and support from the Department of the Interior and Local continue reading : Empowered to Lead: PCW and UN Women Strengthen Role of Women Officials in Advancing Gender-Responsive Governance

PCW and Partners Review 30 Years of Gender Progress, Map Out a Transformative Future for Filipino Women “For our nation to thrive, women must stand at the absolute center of development.” The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) made this clarion call to action on October 21, 2025, as it led over a hundred stakeholders from continue reading : PCW and Partners Review 30 Years of Gender Progress, Map Out a Transformative Future for Filipino Women

  PCW, CHR Strengthen Partnership to Advance Gender Equality and Institutional Accountability   In a move to strengthen accountability in the implementation of the Magna Carta of Women (RA 9710), the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) met on October 8, 2025, to reinforce institutional collaboration.   PCW Chairperson continue reading : PCW, CHR Strengthen Partnership to Advance Gender Equality and Institutional Accountability

PCW Presents Priority Agenda at the Inaugural Meeting of HRep Committee on Women and Gender Equality The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), headed by Chairperson Ermelita V. Valdeavilla, served as a resource speaker during the Organization and First Regular Meeting of the House of Representatives’ (HRep) Committee on Women and Gender Equality on October 8, continue reading : PCW Presents Priority Agenda at the Inaugural Meeting of HRep Committee on Women and Gender Equality

PCW Calls for  Zero Tolerance for Sexual Harassment: Statement on Reported SH Involving Manila City Councilors The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) expresses deep concern over the alleged acts of sexual harassment committed by a member of the Manila City Council against a fellow councilor, as publicly disclosed during a regular session of the Sangguniang continue reading : PCW Calls for  Zero Tolerance for Sexual Harassment: Statement on Reported SH Involving Manila City Councilors

PCW recognizes Top Performers in 2024 Gender Budgeting The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) honored 123 government entities for their Gender and Development (GAD) Budget performance covering fiscal year 2024 in a ceremony held in Quezon City on September 25, 2025.  Also known as the women’s budget, the GAD budget policy was first introduced in continue reading : PCW recognizes Top Performers in 2024 Gender Budgeting

Inclusive, Equitable, and Future-Ready: ACWC, PCW, CWC, and Partners Strengthen Multi Stakeholder Collaboration for Ending Violence against Women and Children  In a significant step towards ending Violence against Women (VAW) and Violence against Children (VAC), the ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC), the Philippine Commission on continue reading : Inclusive, Equitable, and Future-Ready: ACWC, PCW, CWC, and Partners Strengthen Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration for Ending Violence against Women and Children 

PCW, Oxfam Pilipinas Ink MOU to Advance Philippine Policy on Care Economy The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and Oxfam Pilipinas sealed their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance the Philippine Policy on Care Economy (PPCE). In photo (L-R): PCW Executive Director Nharleen Santos-Millar, PCW Chairperson Ermelita V. Valdeavilla, Oxfam Pilipinas Executive continue reading : PCW, Oxfam Pilipinas Ink MOU to Advance Philippine Policy on Care Economy

Forging Sustainable Peace Through Women’s Leadership: Mindanao Stakeholders Convene for Regional Consultation on NAPWPS 2023–2033 Pakiglambigit Stakeholder’s Consultation brings together, 21 civil society organizations (CSOs) among which are 5 women’s organizations, 13 regional government agencies, and 13 local government units (LGUs) from Regions IX, X, and XIII to share insights and recommendations for localizing the continue reading : Forging Sustainable Peace Through Women’s Leadership: Mindanao Stakeholders Convene for Regional Consultation on NAPWPS 2023–2033

Advisory: Proper Utilization and Safeguards of the Gender and Development (GAD) Budget From ERMELITA V. VALDEAVILLAChairperson For All Heads of Executive Departments, National Government Agencies, Bureaus, Offices, State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), Government-Owned and/or Controlled Corporations (GOCCs), Legislative and Judiciary Branches, Constitutional Bodies, Other Government Instrumentalities, and All Others Concerned All Provincial, City, Municipal, and Barangay continue reading : Advisory: Proper Utilization and Safeguards of the Gender and Development (GAD) Budget

Memorandum Circular No. 2025-08: Guide for the 2025 Observance of the 18-day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) To All Heads of Executive Departments, National Government Agencies (NGAs), Bureaus, Offices, State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), Government Owned and/or Controlled Corporations (GOCCs), Legislative and Judiciary Branches, Constitutional Bodies, Other Instrumentalities of the National Government, Local continue reading : Memorandum Circular No. 2025-08: Guide for the 2025 Observance of the 18-day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW)

PCW Statement on House of Representatives Ethics Committee Complaint Involving Lewd Photos and Remarks Against Women Recent news reports, including coverage of the House Ethics Committee Press Conference by media outlets, have brought to light a formal complaint against Representative Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga, which among others, include lewd and inappropriate photos and statements that degrade continue reading : PCW Statement on House of Representatives Ethics Committee Complaint Involving Lewd Photos and Remarks Against Women

Plotting a Clearer Course: GAD Champions Steer Gender-Responsive Governance with Experience and Vision The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) convenes GFPS leaders and members to update them on recent GAD policies, build capacities, share good practices, and celebrate milestones in advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment Over 700 government leaders and advocates gathered in Quezon continue reading : Plotting a Clearer Course: GAD Champions Steer Gender-Responsive Governance with Experience and Vision

2025 18-day Campaign to End Violence Against Women Campaign Background Violence against women and girls remains one of the most pervasive and deeply entrenched human rights violations globally. It is a manifestation of systemic gender inequality, reinforced  by harmful social norms, discrimination, and imbalanced power dynamics that continues to place women and girls at risk. continue reading : 2025 18-day Campaign to End Violence Against Women

Philippine Commission on Women Statement on the 29th Anniversary of the Signing of the 1996 Final Peace Agreement between the Government and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) joins the nation in commemorating the historic signing of the Final Peace Agreement between the Government of the Republic of the continue reading : Philippine Commission on Women Statement on the 29th Anniversary of the Signing of the 1996 Final Peace Agreement between the Government and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF)

PCW-DepEd-CHED-TESDA JMC 2025-03: Guidelines on the Use of Gender-Responsive Assessment Tools for Evaluating Instructional Materials in Basic, Higher, and Technical-Vocational Education Date July 28, 2025 To All    Curriculum    Developers,   Instructional   Designers,   Resource Evaluators, Module Writers, Subject Matter Experts, and Other Relevant Personnel of the Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Technical Education continue reading : PCW-DepEd-CHED-TESDA JMC 2025-03: Guidelines on the Use of Gender-Responsive Assessment Tools for Evaluating Instructional Materials in Basic, Higher, and Technical-Vocational Education

PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2025-07: Reaffirming Gender Mainstreaming as the Mandated Strategy and the Gender and Development (GAD) Approach as its Guiding Framework for Promoting Gender Equality and Inclusive Development within Bureaucracy Date 26 August 2025 To: All Heads of Executive Departments, National Government Agencies, Bureaus, Offices, State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), Government-Owned and/or Controlled continue reading : PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2025-07: Reaffirming Gender Mainstreaming as the Mandated Strategy and the Gender and Development (GAD) Approach as its Guiding Framework for Promoting Gender Equality and Inclusive Development within Bureaucracy

PCW Statement on Ending the Sexualization of Women in Online Ads: Human Dignity, Not Their Commodity The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) expresses deep concern over the alarming sexualization, exploitation, and objectification of women in online advertisements being pushed to Filipino consumers through sponsored content. These materials not only demean and devalue women; they actively continue reading : PCW Statement on Ending the Sexualization of Women in Online Ads: Human Dignity, Not Their Commodity

Fair Play: PCW Urges Greater Support for Women in Sports as UAAP Considers Golf The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) welcomes the ongoing discussions for the inclusion of golf in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP). This initiative of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), the National Golf Association of the Philippines (NGAP), and continue reading : Fair Play: PCW Urges Greater Support for Women in Sports as UAAP Considers Golf

Call for Expression of Interest Redesign of the GADtimpala “Liwanag” Trophy The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) is seeking applications from qualified Filipino women sculptors to redesign the GADtimpala “Liwanag” Trophy—a prestigious national symbol of recognition for exemplary efforts in advancing gender and development (GAD) in the country. The Gender and Development Transformation & Institutionalization continue reading : Call for Expression of Interest: Redesign of the GADtimpala “Liwanag” Trophy

PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2025-06: Preparation and Online Submission of Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Gender and Development (GAD) Plans and Budget Date 18 July 2025 To: All Heads of Executive Departments, National Government Agencies, Bureaus, Offices, State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), Government-Owned and/or Controlled Corporations (GOCCs), Legislative and Judiciary Branches, Constitutional Bodies, Other Government Instrumentalities, continue reading : PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2025-06: Preparation and Online Submission of Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Gender and Development (GAD) Plans and Budget

PCW Honors Outgoing UNFPA Philippines Representative for Her Contributions to a #VAWfreePH The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) has recognized outgoing Country Representative of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Philippines Dr. Leila Joudane for her significant contributions to advancing gender equality and ending violence against women and girls in the Philippines. During her four-and-a-half-year continue reading : PCW Honors Outgoing UNFPA Philippines Representative for Her Contributions to a #VAWfreePH

Breaking Educational Barriers: PCW and Partners Launch First-Ever Gender-Responsive Assessment Tools for Evaluating Instructional Materials In a bold step toward mainstreaming gender perspective in the Philippine education system, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), continue reading : Breaking Educational Barriers: PCW and Partners Launch First-Ever Gender-Responsive Assessment Tools for Evaluating Instructional Materials

PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2025-05: Guidelines on the Establishment of Gender and Development (GAD) Corner Date 23 June  2025 To: All Heads of Executive Departments, Agencies, Bureaus, Offices, State Universities and Colleges, Government-Owned and/or –Controlled Corporations, Legislative and Judiciary Branches, Constitutional Bodies, Other Instrumentalities of the National Government, Local Government Units, and All Others Concerned continue reading : PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2025-05: Guidelines on the Establishment of Gender and Development (GAD) Corner

Impacting Filipinas Worldwide: CFO Celebrates 45 Years, Acknowledging Shared Leadership with PCW In celebration of its  45th milestone year, the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) honored the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) with the Valuable Partner Agency Award—in recognition of the contributions of the PCW in enabling the CFO’s commitment to advance gender equality and continue reading : Impacting Filipinas Worldwide: CFO Celebrates 45 Years, Acknowledging Shared Leadership with PCW

PH Reclaims Spot in Global Top 20, Remains Asia’s Leader in Gender Equality The Philippines has surged back into the top 20 globally, climbing five places to rank 20th out of 148 countries on the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) 2025 Global Gender Gap Report, released in June 2025. With an overall gender parity score of continue reading : PH Reclaims Spot in Global Top 20, Remains Asia’s Leader in Gender Equality

Commemorating the Philippines’ 127th Independence Day: Honoring the Filipino Women’s Enduring Fight for Freedom and Peace As the nation commemorates the 127th anniversary of Philippine Independence, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) honors the countless Filipino women whose stories of resilience, courage, and sacrifice helped shape our nation’s freedom and continue to inspire the pursuit continue reading : Commemorating the Philippines’ 127th Independence Day: Honoring the Filipino Women’s Enduring Fight for Freedom and Peace

Statement of the Philippine Commission on Women on the Adoption of the National Action Plan for Unity, Peace, and Development Standing in solidarity with President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. and his relentless pursuit of sustainable and inclusive peace, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) welcomes and supports the issuance of the Memorandum Circular (MC) No. continue reading : Statement of the Philippine Commission on Women on the Adoption of the National Action Plan for Unity, Peace, and Development

Advisory Submission of Gender Mainstreaming Evaluation Framework (GMEF) Self-assessment with Means of Verification (MOVs) Date: 21 May 2025 For: Executive Departments, Attached Agencies, Bureaus, Offices, Government-Owned and/or Controlled Corporations (GOCCs), Legislative and Judiciary Branches, and Constitutional Bodies Subject Submission of Gender Mainstreaming Evaluation Framework (GMEF) Self-assessment with Means of Verification (MOVs) 1.0 This advisory is continue reading : Submission of Gender Mainstreaming Evaluation Framework (GMEF) Self-assessment with Means of Verification (MOVs)

Statement of the Chairperson of the Philippine Commission on Women on Her Courtesy Resignation I have submitted my courtesy resignation to His Excellency President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in response to his call for the resignation of all Cabinet Secretaries and Heads of Agencies.  I strongly believe in the wisdom and intent of this directive. continue reading : Statement of the Chairperson of the Philippine Commission on Women on Her Courtesy Resignation

Towards a Cervical Cancer-Free Future for All Filipinas Cervical cancer remains a pressing yet largely preventable health concern in the Philippines. Each year, approximately 7,897 new cases are diagnosed, and 12 women lose their lives to the disease daily. It ranks as the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths among Filipino women, especially those between continue reading : Towards a Cervical Cancer-Free Future for All Filipinas

Congratulatory Message for the Philippine Navy’s 127th Anniversary To the Honorable Flag Officer in Command of the Philippine Navy, Vice Admiral Jose Ma. Ambrosio Ezpeleta, and all its valiant officers and personnel: On this momentous occasion of the Philippine Navy’s 127th Anniversary, the Philippine Commission on Women extends its heartfelt congratulations to the entire fleet continue reading : Congratulatory Message for the Philippine Navy’s 127th Anniversary