Forward for Equality: UN CSW69 Philippine Delegation Reports Back to the Nation The only direction for gender equality and women empowerment is unequivocally forward, never backward.  Amid “gender pushback” from some United Nations (UN) member states, the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) held from March 10 to 21, 2025 continue reading : Forward for Equality: UN CSW69 Philippine Delegation Reports Back to the Nation

Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2025-02: Guidelines on the GADTimpala (Gender and Development Transformation and Institutionalization through Mainstreaming of Programs, Agenda, Linkages & Advocacies) for State Universities and Colleges Date: 24 March 2025 To: All state universities and colleges Subject Guidelines on the GADTimpala (Gender and Development Transformation and Institutionalization through Mainstreaming of Programs, Agenda, Linkages continue reading : Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2025-02: Guidelines on the GADTimpala (Gender and Development Transformation and Institutionalization through Mainstreaming of Programs, Agenda, Linkages & Advocacies) for State Universities and Colleges

PCW Statement on Candidate’s Inappropriate Remarks and Call to Champion Equality Beyond the Election The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) expresses deep concern over a widely circulated video in which a political  candidate made sexist and demeaning remarks about women in the nursing profession. The candidate’s statement suggesting that female scholars must meet specific physical continue reading : PCW Statement on Candidate’s Inappropriate Remarks and Call to Champion Equality Beyond the Election

#BeatOSAEC Campaign of PCW and DDB Group Philippines Goes Global, Wins Bronze at ADFEST 2025 For the first time on the global stage, the #BeatOSAEC campaign of the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), in partnership with DDB Group Philippines, gained recognition at the ADFEST 2025—Asia’s premiere  international creative festival—held in Pattaya, Thailand from March 20 continue reading : #BeatOSAEC Campaign of PCW and DDB Group Philippines Goes Global, Wins Bronze at ADFEST 2025

PCW Statement on Inappropriate Remarks About Solo Parents by an Election Candidate The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) commends the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) for its swift response to the offensive remarks made by an election candidate against solo parents, particularly solo mothers, in a widely circulated video. These remarks not only undermine women’s dignity continue reading : PCW Statement on Inappropriate Remarks About Solo Parents by an Election Candidate

Mindanao Women’s Summit Takes Stand to Address Intersectional Disadvantages Across All Sectors As a meaningful culmination of the 2025 National Women’s Month Celebration (NWMC) and in celebration of  the Philippine Commission on Women’s (PCW) 50th anniversary, the PCW, through its North Mindanao Field Office (NMFO), partnered with the City Government of Butuan and Caraga State continue reading : Mindanao Women’s Summit Takes Stand to Address Intersectional Disadvantages Across All Sectors

PCW and NCDA Amplify the Voices and Economic Power of Women with Disabilities The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) stood in solidarity with the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) in launching the project, Women with Disabilities: Economic Power, Stories of Strength on March 28, 2025. Held as part of the Women with Disabilities Day continue reading : PCW and NCDA Amplify the Voices and Economic Power of Women with Disabilities

Visayas Women’s Summit Underscores Women’s Health Rights and Political Empowerment As part of the National Women’s Summit in celebration of the 2025 National Women’s Month, the Philippine Commission on Women’s (PCW), in partnership with the University of the Philippines Cebu, convened key stakeholders for its Visayas leg. The two-day event brought together students, faculty, women’s continue reading : Visayas Women’s Summit Underscores Women’s Health Rights and Political Empowerment

PCW, DDB Group Philippines’ Short Films on Online Child Abuse Honored at the 12th Araw Values Awards Receiving the Araw Values Awards trophy for the “Family Business” anti-OSAEC Advocacy Short Films are the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW)’s OIC-Executive Director Nharleen Santos-Millar (center), OIC-Deputy Executive Director for Management Services Honey Castro (4th from right), and continue reading : PCW, DDB Group Philippines’ Short Films on Online Child Abuse Honored at the 12th Araw Values Awards

Profiling and Certification of Philippine Commission on Women-GAD Local Learning Hub (PCW-GAD LLH) Batch 4 The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) is pleased to announce that we are NOW accepting submissions of applications and supporting documents for the profiling of potential GAD Local Learning Hubs (LLHs) for Local Government Units (LGUs). The PCW GAD Local continue reading : Profiling and Certification of Philippine Commission on Women-GAD Local Learning Hub (PCW-GAD LLH) Batch 4

Narrowing the Margin: PCW Unites Women and Everyone to Empower the Marginalized Sectors “Babae sa Lahat ng Sektor, Aangat ang Bukas sa Bagong Pilipinas” This powerful sub-theme for the 2025 National Women’s Month Celebration (NWMC) is more than just words—it is empowerment in full action. The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) unites women and everyone continue reading : Narrowing the Margin: PCW Unites Women and Everyone to Empower the Marginalized Sectors

PCW Message for the 2025 National Women’s Month Celebration Every woman’s life is a chapter in the unfolding story of our nation—written with resilience, courage, and hope. Across generations, women turned the pages of history, pushing past barriers toward equity, equality, and inclusivity. But this story is far from over. The next chapters depend on continue reading : PCW Message for the 2025 National Women’s Month Celebration

PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2025-04: Exclusive Proprietary Rights of the Philippine Commission on Women Over the Use of GADtimpala Award Date 24 February 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, and continue reading : PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2025-04: Exclusive Proprietary Rights of the Philippine Commission on Women Over the Use of GADtimpala Award

PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2025-03: Guide on the Preparation and Submission of the “Estado ni Juana Report” for the National Women’s Month Celebration Date 20 February 2025 To: 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, continue reading : PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2025-03: Guide on the Preparation and Submission of the “Estado ni Juana Report” for the National Women’s Month Celebration

Advisory: Invitation to the 2025 National Women’s Month Celebration Kick-off event From NHARLEEN SANTOS-MILLAROfficer-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 continue reading : Advisory: Invitation to the 2025 National Women’s Month Celebration Kick-off event

Joint Memorandum Circular 2025-1 S. 2025: Reinforcing the Continued Provision of Humanitarian Aid and Assistance to the Members of the Malaya Lolas WHEREAS, the Philippines is fully committed to the promotion, protection and fulfillment of women’s rights pursuant to national laws and jurisprudence, and its international human rights obligations. WHEREAS, the Philippines recognizes the adversities continue reading : Joint Memorandum Circular 2025-1 S. 2025: Reinforcing the Continued Provision of Humanitarian Aid and Assistance to the Members of the Malaya Lolas

PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2025-02: Accomplishment and Online Submission of Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 GAD Focal Point System (GFPS) Profile Form Date 03 February 2025 To: All Heads of Executive Departments, National Line Agencies, Bureaus, Offices, State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), Government-Owned and/or Controlled Corporations (GOCCs), Legislative and Judiciary Branches, Constitutional Bodies, and Other Government continue reading : PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2025-02: Accomplishment and Online Submission of Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 GAD Focal Point System (GFPS) Profile Form

2025 National Women’s Month Celebration HERstory: How did it start? Focus for the 2025 National Women’s Month Celebration The year 2025 marks a significant milestone in the pursuit of gender equality and women’s empowerment in the Philippines and globally. This year commemorates: These milestones reaffirm the country’s long-standing commitment to advancing women’s rights and promoting  continue reading : 2025 National Women’s Month Celebration

PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2025-01: Guide for the 2025 National Women’s Month Celebration To 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 GovernmentUnits, and All Others Concerned Subject Guide for the 2025 National Women’s Month continue reading : PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2025-01: Guide for the 2025 National Women’s Month Celebration

Gold Anvil Award for PCW and DDB Group Philippines’ Campaign Against Online Child Abuse The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and DDB Group Philippines were honored with a GOLD Anvil Award at the prestigious 60th Anvil Awards for their impactful short films highlighting the issue of Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC). The continue reading : Gold Anvil Award for PCW and DDB Group Philippines’ Campaign Against Online Child Abuse

2025 GAD Webinar Series The National GAD Resource Program (NGRP) of the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) provides timely and relevant technical assistance on gender and development (GAD) to national government agencies, state universities and colleges, government-owned and controlled corporations, and other government entities. One of the components of the NGRP is the GAD technical continue reading : 2025 GAD Webinar Series

Golden Year, Golden Achievements: PCW’s Golden Era of Public Service and Beyond The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) has traveled a long and remarkable journey in its five decades of public service. Along the way, we navigated  the rocky roads of advocating  for women’s rights legislations, faced the crossroads and highways of diverse  issues affecting continue reading : Golden Year, Golden Achievements: PCW’s Golden Era of Public Service and Beyond

PCW Statement on the Inappropriate Sexual Remarks by a Public Official in Circulating Video Public officials and employees shall perform and discharge their duties with the highest degree of excellence, professionalism, intelligence, and skill. (Section 4, Republic Act No. 6713 or the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees) The Philippine continue reading : PCW Statement on the Inappropriate Sexual Remarks by a Public Official in Circulating Video

IN PHOTOS: 50 Years of PCW Leading Progress, Championing Women, and Weaving a Brighter Future for Bagong Pilipinas On January 7, 2025, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW)—Asia’s first national women’s machinery—marked another milestone: its 50th anniversary of advancing the rights of Filipino women and charting a pathway toward their empowerment and equality with men. continue reading : IN PHOTOS: 50 Years of PCW Leading Progress, Championing Women, and Weaving a Brighter Future for Bagong Pilipinas

PCW Chairperson Pays Tribute to All Who Penned the Commission’s 50-year Herstory One story. One nation. One people. Established on January 7 in 1975  during  the International Women’s Year as the first national women’s machinery in Asia, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), formerly National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women (NCRFW), kick-started its semi-centennial anniversary continue reading : PCW Chairperson Pays Tribute to All Who Penned the Commission’s 50-year Herstory

PCW-DILG-DBM-NEDA Joint Memorandum Circular 2024-01: Revised Guidelines on the Localization of the Magna Carta of Women Date: December 2, 2024 To: All Provincial, City, Municipal, and Barangay Governments, DILG, Regional Offices, and All Others Concerned Subject Revised Guidelines on the Localization of the Magna Carta of Women 1.0 Background/ Rationale 1.1. Republic Act (RA) No. continue reading : PCW-DILG-DBM-NEDA Joint Memorandum Circular 2024-01: Revised Guidelines on the Localization of the Magna Carta of Women

A Golden Journey Toward Gender Equality: PCW’s Message on Its 50th Founding Anniversary As we commemorate the 50th founding anniversary of the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), we pause to reflect on the golden milestones achieved in our collective pursuit of gender equality and women’s empowerment.  Established in 1975 as Asia’s first national machinery for continue reading : A Golden Journey Toward Gender Equality: PCW’s Message on Its 50th Founding Anniversary

PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2024-05: Submission of FY 2024 Gender and Development (GAD) Accomplishment Report (AR) Date 10 December 2024 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, and All Others Concerned Subject: continue reading : PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2024-05: Submission of FY 2024 Gender and Development (GAD) Accomplishment Report (AR)

Philippine Delegation shares the outcomes, renewed commitments and directions from the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference BPFA + 30 review Philippine Delegation at the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on the Beijing+30 Review: Key officials from the Philippine government gathered to share the country’s achievements, best practices and continuing commitments to advancing the Beijing Platform for Action (BPFA) in continue reading : Philippine Delegation shares the outcomes, renewed commitments and directions from the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference BPFA + 30 review

PCW Unveils New National Action Plan to End Violence Against Women on the 20th Signing Anniversary of the Anti-VAWC Act (RA 9262) The clock is ticking. Now is the time to end Violence Against Women (VAW). This is the stark wake-up call of the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) as it kickstarted the annual observance continue reading : PCW Unveils New National Action Plan to End Violence Against Women on the 20th Signing Anniversary of the Anti-VAWC Act (RA 9262)

Exploring Financing Gaps and Strategies discussed on International Conference for WPS The National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security (NAPWPS) faces significant challenges due to underfunding and unclear budget allocations, which weaken  the effectiveness of the WPS Agenda. Funding has remained a persistent obstacle to achieving its goals. Global reviews of the implementation of continue reading : Exploring Financing Gaps and Strategies discussed on International Conference for WPS

Women at the Intersection of Climate Action and Peacebuilding –Insights from the Thematic Discussion on “Rising Tides, Rising Leaders: Women Spearheading Climate, Peace, and Security” As climate change accelerates, it exacerbates existing inequalities and tensions in conflict-affected areas, with women facing some of the most significant challenges. Ignoring gender perspectives in climate action excludes women continue reading : Women at the Intersection of Climate Action and Peacebuilding -Insights from the Thematic Discussion on “Rising Tides, Rising Leaders: Women Spearheading Climate, Peace, and Security”

PBBM’s statement on the 2024 18-Day Campaign to End VAW My warmest greetings to the Philippine Commission on Women as you lead the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women. This annual campaign is an important forum to reaffirm our commitment to protecting the rights and welfare of every woman. This year’s observance is a continue reading : PBBM’s statement on the 2024 18-Day Campaign to End VAW

A Clarion Call to All: “Time NOW to End VAW!” Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) Message on the 2024 Observance of the 18-day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) On average, 63% of countries have legislation on intimate partner violence, 37% have laws on rape based on lack of consent, 84% have legislation criminalizing marital rape, continue reading : PCW Message on the 2024 18-day Campaign to End VAW

Philippines Reaffirms Commitment to Women, Peace, and Security Agenda; PCW delivers PH National Statement at Herstoric International Conference on WPS The International Conference on Women, Peace, and Security (ICWPS) kicks off at the Philippine International Convention Center, drawing high-level officials, delegates, and advocates from around the world to reinforce and advance the Women, Peace, and continue reading : Philippines Reaffirms Commitment to Women, Peace, and Security Agenda; PCW delivers PH National Statement at Herstoric International Conference on WPS

PCW Calls for an End of Violence Against Women (VAW) and its Colonial Roots Towards a Bagong Pilipinas Once upon a time, before the colonizers came, the Philippines was a gender equal and VAW-free country.  In her welcome speech during the national validation workshop for the National Action Plan to End Violence Against Women (NAP continue reading : PCW Calls for an End of Violence Against Women (VAW) and its Colonial Roots Towards a Bagong Pilipinas

Philippines to Host the First International Conference on Women, Peace, and Security The Philippines is set  to host the first ministerial-level International Conference on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) from October 28 to 30, 2024. Announced during  a press briefing at Malacañang on October 4, this landmark event will bring together high-level ministers from United continue reading : Philippines to Host the First International Conference on Women, Peace, and Security

2024 18-day Campaign to End Violence Against Women Campaign Background Violence Against Women (VAW) is a pervasive social problem not just in the Philippines but worldwide, affecting an estimated 1 in 3 women. The 2022 National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reveals that nearly 1 out of 5 continue reading : 2024 18-day Campaign to End Violence Against Women

Memorandum Circular No. 2024-04: Guide for the 2024 Observance of the 18-day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) 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 Instrumentalities of the National Government, Local Government continue reading : Memorandum Circular No. 2024-04: Guide for the 2024 Observance of the 18-day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW)

PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2024-03: Preparation and Online Submission of Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Gender and Development (GAD) Plans and Budgets 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, and All Others Concerned continue reading : PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2024-03: Preparation and Online Submission of Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Gender and Development (GAD) Plans and Budgets