PCW lauds DILG’s support for ICT upskilling of women by the Aboitiz Foundation and Connected Women Expanded AIDA for Women: The Department of the Interior and Local Government, Aboitiz Foundation, and Connected Women signed a Memorandum of Agreement in upskilling women in artificial intelligence and data annotation (AIDA) under the Elevate AIDA Program. Posting for continue reading : PCW lauds DILG’s support for ICT upskilling of women by the Aboitiz Foundation and Connected Women

PCW reiterates stand against all forms of commodification of women The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), expresses grave concern over the recent involvement of another government agency in an incident that objectifies and commodifies women. The public outrage over the incident is proof that such activities in gatherings of government officials and employees should never continue reading : PCW reiterates stand against all forms of commodification of women

PH rises to 16th worldwide, remains the most gender-equal country in Asia The Philippines remains in its position as the leading Asian country in closing the gender gap, according to the recently released 2023 Global Gender Gap Index (GGGI) Report by the World Economic Forum (WEF). The Philippines has achieved 79.1 percent gender parity and continue reading : PH rises to 16th worldwide, remains the most gender-equal country in Asia

PCW, NGAs, and CSOs conduct UNCSW 67 Feedback Forum Philippine Delegates meet once again to feedback on the agreed conclusions of the 67th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. Posing for posterity were (from left to right) PCW Chief GAD Specialist of PCW Policy Development, Planning, and Monitoring and Evaluation continue reading : PCW, NGAs, and CSOs conduct UNCSW 67 Feedback Forum

GADtimpala 2023 Selection Committee meets to finalize awardees The Philippine Commission on Women convened the GADtimpala 2023 Selection Committee on June 27, 2023 to finalize the GADtimpala 2023 awardees. The Selection Committee is composed of select representatives from the national government member agencies of its Commission Proper. The agencies and their designated representatives are as continue reading : GADtimpala 2023 Selection Committee meets to finalize awardees

Advisory Issued on June 27, 2023 Executive Order 167 s. 2022 among others, provided for the updated composition of the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) as follows: The EO likewise provided that the incumbent members of the Commission shall continue to hold office unless replaced or removed by the President. Office of the President Memorandum continue reading : Advisory

PCW recognizes RGADCs’ accomplishments on the 2nd GADtimpala for Regional GAD Mechanisms Awarding Ceremony To recognize the collective and exceptional efforts of Regional Gender and Development Committees (RGADCs) in providing GAD technical assistance towards the development and implementation of gender-responsive policies and programs and monitoring of gender mainstreaming efforts at the regional and local levels, continue reading : PCW recognizes RGADCs’ accomplishments on the 2nd GADtimpala for Regional GAD Mechanisms Awarding Ceremony

PCW, NEDA lead the 3rd Regional Gender and Development Committee Summit #3rdRGADCSummit: Participating chairpersons, vice chairpersons, secretariat members, and representatives from different Regional GAD Committees in the country pose for posterity in the 3rd RGADC Summit held at Manila Prince Hotel in the City of Manila from June 07-09, 2023. Also present are the officials continue reading : PCW, NEDA lead the 3rd Regional Gender and Development Committee Summit

PCW conducts GADtimpala Validation for shortlisted agencies The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) conducted a three-month long (March-May) validation activity for eighteen (18) national government agencies and government-owned and controlled corporations that were shortlisted to vie for the GADtimpala 2023. Courtesy Call with DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma PCW Executive Director Atty. Kristine Rosary Yuzon-Chaves courtesy continue reading : PCW conducts GADtimpala Validation for shortlisted agencies

PCW, OCD ink partnership to intensify gender mainstreaming in providing public service for disaster risk reduction and management Emphasizing the need to enhance gender mainstreaming performance and intensify gender development efforts in the environment sector, particularly in the field of disaster risk reduction and management, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) forged a partnership agreement continue reading : PCW, OCD ink partnership to intensify gender mainstreaming in providing public service for disaster risk reduction and management

PCW, DICT sign agreement toward e-governance, digitally connected government The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) have recently forged a partnership to promote e-governance and established a digitally connected government at a ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Understanding held at the Manila Marriott Hotel on April continue reading : PCW, DICT sign agreement toward e-governance, digitally connected government

PCW on police officer arrested for beating partner: VAW in all forms should be addressed, police force must be protectors not perpetrators The Philippine Commission on Women is deeply concerned and horrified seeing the extreme violence in the viral video showing a police officer maltreating his live-in partner, even to the extent of pointing a continue reading : PCW on police officer arrested for beating partner: VAW in all forms should be addressed, police force must be protectors not perpetrators

The Philippine Commission on Women – North Mindanao Field Office, Local Government Unit of Cagayan De Oro City, and the Department of Social Welfare and Development celebrate National Women’s Month by holding the 2023 Women’s Summit: Pagkigduyog The Philippine Commission on Women – North Mindanao Field Office, in partnership with the Local Government Unit of continue reading : The Philippine Commission on Women – North Mindanao Field Office, Local Government Unit of Cagayan De Oro City, and the Department of Social Welfare and Development celebrate National Women’s Month by holding the 2023 Women’s Summit: Pagkigduyog

Virtual Multi-Stakeholder Sectoral Conference on Gains and Challenges of Gender Mainstreaming The Gains and Challenges of Gender Mainstreaming: the PCW and NAPC Sectoral Multi-Stakeholder Conference provided a venue for sharing valuable lessons learned from implementing various programs and projects to address the issues and concerns of the sectors to gather lessons learned from the perspective of key continue reading : Virtual Multi-Stakeholder Sectoral Conference on Gains and Challenges of Gender Mainstreaming

Power On for Digital Inclusion: VP Sara, gov’t agencies’ efforts and call toward closing gender gaps in ICT The 2023 National Women’s Month Celebration highlights the need to bridge the digital divide toward the benefits and welfare of women and girls, powering on digital inclusion that can propel the country toward the goal of economic continue reading : Power On for Digital Inclusion: VP Sara, gov’t agencies’ efforts and call toward closing gender gaps in ICT

PH shares efforts and challenges in innovation and digitalization at UN Commission on the Status of the Women 67th session The 67th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women held on 6-17 March 2023 at the UNMHeadquarters in New York gathered representatives of member states, UN entities and non governmental organizations for the continue reading : PH shares efforts and challenges in innovation and digitalization at UN Commission on the Status of Women 67th session

PCW Message for the 2023 National Women’s Month Celebration The 2023 National Women’s Month Celebration jumpstarts a new recurring theme: WE for gender equality and inclusive society.  The word WE in this theme means Women and Everyone. The PCW believes that the work for gender equality is a two-way street. In this street, we have continue reading : PCW Message for the 2023 National Women’s Month Celebration

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PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2023-01: Guide for the 2023 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 Government Units, and All Others Concerned Subject Guide for the 2023 National Women’s continue reading : PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2023-01: Guide for the 2023 National Women’s Month Celebration

PCW-DBM-NEDA Joint Memorandum Circular 2022-01: Revised Guidelines for the Preparation of Annual Gender and Development (GAD) Plans and Budgets and GAD Accomplishment Reports to Implement the Magna Carta of Women 1.0 PURPOSE To prescribe the revised guidelines and procedures for the formulation, submission, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, including accounting of results of annual GAD plans continue reading : PCW-DBM-NEDA Joint Memorandum Circular 2022-01: Revised Guidelines for the Preparation of Annual GPB and GAD AR to Implement the Magna Carta of Women

Call for Nominations for the Philippine Women’s Rights Representative to the ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC) The ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and the Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC) is an ASEAN regional human rights institution established in 2010. ACWC’s primary continue reading : Call for Nominations for the Philippine Women’s Rights Representative to the ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC)

PCW’s Statement of Support to the Department of the Interior and Local Government’s Commitment to End All Forms of Violence Against Women and Girls The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) supports the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), led by Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” C. Abalos, Jr.,  in its unwavering commitment to eradicating all continue reading : PCW’s Statement of Support to the Department of the Interior and Local Government’s Commitment to End All Forms of Violence Against Women and Girls

UNCSW 68 Feedback Forum calls to action alleviating poverty, creating gender-responsive social and financial inclusion programs After chairing the 68th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW) at the U.N. Headquarters in New York City, the Philippine Delegation led by the Philippine Commission on Women echoed the agreed conclusions of continue reading : UNCSW 68 Feedback Forum calls to action alleviating poverty, creating gender-responsive social and financial inclusion programs

Empowering Progress: Philippines Prepares for BPfA+30 with Comprehensive National Consultation The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (BPfA) turns 30 next year, marking a significant milestone in the global pursuit of gender equality and women empowerment. As part of this commemoration, the Philippines is gearing up for its 30-year progress report on BPfA  implementation. The continue reading : Empowering Progress: Philippines Prepares for BPfA+30 with Comprehensive National Consultation

PCW-IACAT JMC 2023-01 re Integration of Anti-Trafficking in Persons (ATIP) Programs, Activities and Projects (PAPs) in Annual Gender and Development (GAD) Plans and Budgets (GPBs) and GAD Accomplishment Reports (ARs) To MEMBER-AGENCIES OF THE INTER-AGENCY COUNCIL AGAINST TRAFFICKING (IACAT) AND IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES OF THE FOURTH NATIONAL STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN AGAINST TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS 2023-2027 Subject continue reading : PCW-IACAT JMC 2023-01 re Integration of Anti-Trafficking in Persons (ATIP) Programs, Activities and Projects (PAPs) in Annual Gender and Development (GAD) Plans and Budgets (GPBs) and GAD Accomplishment Reports (ARs)

LGUs taking the lead in building a Gender-Responsive Bagong Pilipinas Recognized as the Official Awards and Incentive System or GADtimpala for Local Government Units (LGUs), the Philippine Commission on Women, through its Local GAD Resource Program (LGRP), has developed the Gender and Development (GAD) Local Learning Hub (LLH) as a certification program for LGUs. Its continue reading : LGUs taking the lead in building a Gender-Responsive Bagong Pilipinas

Unveiling the Sinister Truth: 1369 Filipino children a day face online abuse In an effort to raise awareness and awaken the Filipino’s sense of justice on the tragic but very real social issue, DDB Group Philippines and the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) have joined forces to unveil a powerful narrative that delves into the continue reading : PCW, DDB Group Philippines create powerful new campaign against online sexual abuse or exploitation of children

From Investing in Women to Including Them: Women from All Walks of Life Take Center Stage at the 2024 International Women’s Day Celebration The 2024 International Women’s Day Celebration, led by the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), UN Women Philippines, and SM Supermalls, introduced a transformative world where women are seen, valued, and included because continue reading : From Investing in Women to Including Them: Women from All Walks of Life Take Center Stage at the 2024 International Women’s Day Celebration

Zamboanga Women Chart Path to Empowerment at PAKIGDUYOG: Women’s Summit 2024 To celebrate the National Women’s Month, the Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University illuminated with empowerment during the second installment of the PAKIGDUYOG: Women’s Summit 2024, convened on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Spearheaded by the Philippine Commission on Women – North Mindanao Field Office (PCW-NMFO) in continue reading : Zamboanga Women Chart Path to Empowerment at PAKIGDUYOG: Women’s Summit 2024

20th Year Anniversary of the Anti-Violence against Women and Their Children Act For the past two decades, women have taken recourse in Republic Act No. 9262, also known as the Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act, in safeguarding their rights against abuses from intimate partners. This landmark legislation was signed into law on March continue reading : 20th Year Anniversary of the Anti-Violence against Women and Their Children Act

From celebration to call to action: PCW partners with UN Women and SM Supermalls for an empowering and inspiring International Women’s Day in the Philippines HAPPY WOMEN’S DAY, WOMEN AND EVERYONE!The Philippine Commission on Women, in partnership with UN Women and SM Supermalls, led the 2024 celebration of International Women’s Day in the Philippines. In continue reading : From celebration to call to action: PCW partners with UN Women and SM Supermalls for an empowering and inspiring International Women’s Day in the Philippines

Advisory: Monitoring of the Gender Mainstreaming Performance of Agencies through the Application of the Enhanced Gender Mainstreaming Evaluation Framework (GMEF) tool and Submission of Rated Baseline Gender Mainstreaming Evaluation Framework (GMEF) Assessment with Means of Verification (MOVs) from FY 2019 to FY 2023 or Updated GMEF Assessment with MOVs for FY 2023 From ATTY. KHAY continue reading : Advisory: Monitoring of the Gender Mainstreaming Performance of Agencies through GMEF from FY 2019-2023

#WEcanbeEquALL: PCW calls to double down on gender equality, partners with multi-stakeholders to kick off National Women’s Month Celebration Women and Everyone (WE) can be EquALL! This is the call of the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), national entity for gender equality and women empowerment, as it marked the beginning of the month-long celebration of continue reading : #WEcanbeEquALL: PCW calls to double down on gender equality, partners with multi-stakeholders to kick off National Women’s Month Celebration

2024 National Women’s Month calls for a Lipunang Patas sa Bagong Pilipinas This year’s National Women’s Month is not just a celebration, it calls for transformation. This year’s sub-theme, “Lipunang Patas sa Bagong Pilipnas: Kakayahan ng Kababaihan, Patutunayan!,” embodies the unwavering commitment to break down barriers and empower women to fully contribute to building a continue reading : PCW Message for the 2024 National Women’s Month Celebration

Call for Nominations for Non-Government Organization (NGO) Representatives to the Inter-Agency Council on Violence Against Women and their Children The IACVAWC is pleased to inform non-government organizations (NGOs), civil society organizations (CSOs), and people’s organizations (POs) working on VAWC or VAW that the nomination process for the selection of the following NGO representatives to the continue reading : Call for Nominations for Non-Government Organization (NGO) Representatives to the Inter-Agency Council on Violence Against Women and their Children

Proudly ala-GADs ng Bayan at ng mga Kababaihan: PCW recognizes own GADvocates during its 49th anniversary celebration Working for the national entity for gender equality and women’s empowerment is not just a career option; it is a calling to serve the country, especially women and girls, by challenging deeply ingrained social norms that hinder them continue reading : Proudly ala-GADs ng Bayan at ng mga Kababaihan: PCW recognizes own GADvocates during its 49th anniversary celebration

PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2024-02: Guide for the 2024 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 Government Units, and All Others Concerned Subject Guide for the 2024 National Women’s continue reading : PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2024-02: Guide for the 2024 National Women’s Month Celebration

2024 National Women’s Month Celebration The National Women’s Month Celebration has its roots in the recognition of International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8th, a historical event stemming from the organizing efforts of women in the early 20th Century. Between 1909 and 1911, working women in the United States, united under  the National Women’s Trade continue reading : 2024 National Women’s Month Celebration

PCW’s #VAWfreePH hailed as the Most Outstanding Advocacy Campaign at the 6th Gawad Lasallianeta (From L to R) Ms. Nevi Calma, Ms. Shiekah Sandigan, Ms. Honey Castro, Ms. Vicky Atanacio, and Ms. Anna Maravillas representing PCW at the 6th Gawad Lasallianeta Marking herstory for the agency, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) bags the Most Outstanding continue reading : PCW’s #VAWfreePH hailed as the Most Outstanding Advocacy Campaign at the 6th Gawad Lasallianeta

A Force of Change from 1975 to Bagong Pilipinas: PCW celebrates 49 years of championing gender equality and women’s empowerment A Step towards the Golden Year: Created in 1975 by virtue of the Presidential Decree No. 633, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) was initially known as the National Commission on the Role of Filipino continue reading : A Force of Change from 1975 to Bagong Pilipinas: PCW celebrates 49 years of championing gender equality and women’s empowerment