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

2024 GAD Webinar Series The online GAD Webinar Series is the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW)’s response to the mission of providing appropriate and strategic technical assistance on gender and development (GAD) to various stakeholders. Taking advantage of the shift from traditional modes of learning to innovations in information and communication technology (ICT) such as continue reading : 2024 GAD Webinar Series

PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2024-01: Accomplishment and Online Submission of Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 GAD Focal Point System (GFPS) Profile Form Date 15 January 2024 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. 2024-01: Accomplishment and Online Submission of Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 GAD Focal Point System (GFPS) Profile Form

PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2023-04: Use of Maiden Name by Married Women in Bank and Financial Transactions in Accordance with Existing Laws and Pertinent Jurisprudence To All Banking and Financial Institutions in the Philippines Subject Use of Maiden Name by Married Women in Bank and Financial Transactions in accordance with Existing Laws and Pertinent Jurisprudence continue reading : PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2023-04: Use of Maiden Name by Married Women in Bank and Financial Transactions in Accordance with Existing Laws and Pertinent Jurisprudence

PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2023-05: Submission of FY 2023 GAD Accomplishment Report 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 and All Others Concerned   Subject Submission of FY 2023 GAD Accomplishment Report continue reading : PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2023-05: Submission of FY 2023 GAD Accomplishment Report

PH celebrates 30 years of Filipino women in uniformed service, launches National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security for the next 10 years “Barriers are meant to be broken, and stereotypes are meant to be shattered.”  These are the inspiring words of the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) Executive Director and Officer-in-Charge Atty. Kristine continue reading : PH celebrates 30 years of Filipino women in uniformed service, launches National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security for the next 10 years

PBBM highlights the role of women in nation-building, calls for an environment enabling their equal participation in all spheres President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. recognized the contribution of Filipino women in nation-building and underscored the need for a “conducive and nurturing environment” that will enable women and girls to participate freely and equally in our continue reading : PBBM highlights the role of women in nation-building, calls for an environment enabling their equal participation in all spheres

Bagong Pilipinas is a VAW-free Pilipinas: President Marcos supports PCW’s call for unity against gender-based violence President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. urged everyone to do their part in creating a united and Violence Against Women (VAW)-free Philippines in support of the national 18-day Campaign to End VAW of the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), observed continue reading : Bagong Pilipinas is a VAW-free Pilipinas: President Marcos supports PCW’s call for unity against gender-based violence

Starting a new decade of advocacy with renewed vigor for a VAW-free country Philippine Commission on Women’s Message on the 2023 observance of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women Year 2022 marked the two-decade participation of the Philippines in the global campaign to end Violence Against Women (VAW). This year, as we embark on continue reading : Starting a new decade of advocacy with renewed vigor for a VAW-free country

UNFPA, PCW, SM Cares kick off campaign to end violence against women by turning MOA globe, other mall LED displays orange Philippine Commission on Women Executive Director Atty. Kristine Rosary E. Yuzon-Chaves, UNFPA Philippines Country Representative Dr. Leila Joudane, and SM Cares Program Director for Women Atty. Pearly Joan Jayagan Turley stand together in front continue reading : UNFPA, PCW, SM Cares kick off campaign to end violence against women by turning MOA globe, other mall LED displays orange

2023 18-Day Campaign to End VAW List of Activities Below are the nationwide agency-initatied activities for the Campaign. Want to get featured on this page? Send your lineup of activities through this form.

Philippines Cites Significant Gains and International Leadership in Advancing Gender Equality and Women Empowerment at Dialogue with the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women in Geneva Atty. Kristine Rosary Yuzon-Chaves, Executive Director and Officer- in- Charge of the Philippine Commission on Women and head of the Philippine delegation, delivers her opening statement at continue reading : Philippines Cites Significant Gains and International Leadership in Advancing Gender Equality and Women Empowerment at Dialogue with the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women in Geneva

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