PCW: PH ranking in Gender Gap Report must spark renewed commitment towards pursuing equality The Philippines remains the best performing country in Asia in terms of gender parity although it slid down two notches in the Global Gender Gap Report of the World Economic Forum. In a scale of 0 to 1, where 1 represents continue reading : PCW: PH ranking in Gender Gap Report must spark renewed commitment towards pursuing equality

Gender Mainstreaming Monitoring System (GMMS) Online Training 2022 PCW will hold online orientations on using the GMMS. The orientation is intended for new users and those who have not attended an orientation on using the GMMS. Please be guided by the details and registration information below: REMINDERS: GMMS V2 Batch 1: September 6, 2022; 1:00PM continue reading : Gender Mainstreaming Monitoring System (GMMS) Online Training 2022

Profiling and Certification of Philippine Commission on Women- GAD Local Learning Hub PCW-GAD LLH Batch 3 The Philippine Commission on Women 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 Learning Hub continue reading : Profiling and Certification of Philippine Commission on Women- GAD Local Learning Hub PCW-GAD LLH Batch 3

Gains and Challenges of Gender Mainstreaming: The PCW and NAPC Sectoral Multi-Stakeholder Conference RATIONALE Many initiatives have been implemented towards achieving gender equality in the Education, Environment, Peace and Security, and Women’s Economic Empowerment sectors. While positive outcomes have been observed, challenges at various levels of implementation – including external factors such as the COVID-19 continue reading : Gains and Challenges of Gender Mainstreaming: The PCW and NAPC Sectoral Multi-Stakeholder Conference

Republic Act 11862: Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2022 S. No. 2449H. No. 10658 Republic of the PhilippinesCongress of the PhilippinesMetro Manila18thCongressThird Regular Session Begun and held in Metro Manila, on Monday, the twenty-sixth day of July, two thousand twenty-one . AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE POLICIES ON ANTI-TRAFF ICKING IN PERSONS, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR continue reading : Republic Act 11862: Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2022

PH-Canada Project Concludes with over 800 Women Microenterprises assisted across 9 regions After more than six years of empowering Filipino women to harness and excel in their economic potential, the governments of the Philippines and Canada concluded the Supporting Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) in the Philippines Project or GREAT Women Project 2. The Philippine Commission continue reading : PH-Canada Project Concludes with over 800 Women Microenterprises assisted across 9 regions

Republic Act No. 11861: Republic Act No. 11861: Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act Republic of the PhilippinesCongress of the PhilippinesMetro Manila Eighteenth CongressThird Regular Session Begun and held in Metro Manila, on Monday, the twenty-sixth day of July, two thousand twenty one. AN ACT GRANTING ADDITIONAL BENEFITS TO SOLO PARENTS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC continue reading : Republic Act No. 11861: Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act

PH agencies commit to promote gender equality in climate justice, disaster risk mitigation Aiming at promoting gender equality in the context of climate change, environmental and disaster risk reduction and mitigation (DRRM), key agencies, organizations, and partners gathered and shared insights on the United Nations Committee on the Status of Women 66th Session (UN CSW66) continue reading : PH agencies commit to promote gender equality in climate justice, disaster risk mitigation

Republic Act 11930: Anti-Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children Act and Anti-Child Sexual Abuse of Exploitation Materials Act Republic of the PhilippinesCongress of the PhilippinesMetro Manila Eighteenth CongressThird Regular Session Begun and held in Metro Manila, on Monday, the twenty-sixth day of July, two thousand twenty one. AN ACT PUNISHING ONLINE SEXUAL ABUSE OF continue reading : Republic Act 11930: Anti-Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children Act and Anti-Child Sexual Abuse of Exploitation Materials Act

PCW shares efforts towards gender equality to Japanese officials Japanese delegates paid a visit to the Philippine Commission on Women’s officials on April 29, 2022 to learn more about the agency’s best practices in influencing efforts towards gender equality. PCW Chairperson Sandra Sanchez-Montano, Deputy Executive Director for Management Services Cecile Gutierrez, Commissioners Asliyah Limbona and continue reading : PCW shares efforts towards gender equality to Japanese officials

PCW condemns tactics that commodify, degrade women during campaign rallies The Philippine Commission on Women expresses grave disappointment over the commodification or objectification of women in campaign rallies, in light of videos showing women being used as a form of entertainment during sorties. One shows a woman in scanty clothes dancing on stage in a continue reading : PCW condemns tactics that commodify, degrade women during campaign rallies

PCW cautions PUV operators/drivers on GBSH in public spaces, thanks the LTFRB-X and other agencies with swift action on incidents The Philippine Commission on Women reminds operators and drivers of public utility vehicles that gender-based sexual harassment (GBSH) in public spaces, including public transportation, is penalized under Republic Act 11313 or the Safe Spaces Act. continue reading : PCW cautions PUV operators/drivers on GBSH in public spaces, thanks the LTFRB-X and other agencies with swift action on incidents

PCW warns against VAW, objectification of women during election season The Philippine Commission on Women warns against any form of Violence Against Women (VAW) during the election period as well as any act that tends to degrade, objectify, sexualize, or insult Juanas. The Commission is alarmed over the proliferation of links  supposedly leading to a continue reading : PCW warns against VAW, objectification of women during election season

Executive Order No. 167: Strengthening the Philippine Commission on Women, Further Amending Executive Order No. 208 (S. 1994), as Amended, for the Purpose WHEREAS, Section 14, Article II of the Constitution declares it a policy of the State to recognize the role of women in nation-building and ensure the fundamental equality before the law of continue reading : Executive Order No. 167: Strengthening the Philippine Commission on Women, Further Amending Executive Order No. 208 (S. 1994), as Amended, for the Purpose

NWMC 2022 zeroes in on gender equality in climate change, disaster risk reduction, STEM, PWD inclusion, addressing poverty and VAW The 2022 National Women’s Month Celebration stirred conversations, opened platforms for solutions, inspired actions, and reignited the passion of Gender and Development (GAD) advocates across the Philippines. During the kick-off ceremony on March 8, coinciding continue reading : NWMC 2022 zeroes in on gender equality in climate change, disaster risk reduction, STEM, PWD inclusion, addressing poverty and VAW

PCW, NAPC, NAPC Women Council ink deal towards gender mainstreaming and efforts to address violence against women and their children  The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC), and the NAPC Women Council endeavor to boost efforts in mainstreaming gender and assessing anti-Violence Against Women law implementation. In time with the 2022 National continue reading : PCW, NAPC, NAPC Women Council ink deal towards gender mainstreaming and efforts to address violence against women and their children 

PCW gears up for Safe Spaces Caravan in Cagayan de Oro City The Philippine Commission on Women sustains its efforts to help strengthen the implementation of Republic Act 11313 or the Safe Spaces Act by staging ten (10) Safe Spaces Caravan sessions in Northern Mindanao. PCW Executive Director Atty. Kristine Rosary Yuzon-Chaves shares that (1) continue reading : PCW gears up for Safe Spaces Caravan in Cagayan de Oro City

Agenda ng Kababaihan, Tungo sa Kaunlaran: PCW Message on the Culmination of the 2022 National Women’s Month Celebration The 2022 National Women’s Month Celebration (NWMC) culminates today but the advocacy towards gender equality and women’s empowerment carries on.  The Philippine Commission on Women calls on everyone to continue celebrating Juanas from all walks of life continue reading : Agenda ng Kababaihan, Tungo sa Kaunlaran: PCW Message on the Culmination of the 2022 National Women’s Month Celebration

Statement of Support for the 18th Women with Disability Day Celebration This year’s theme, “Kababaihang may Kapansanan sa New Normal: Kapantay, Kaisa at Kasama sa Inklusibong Kaunlaran” highlights the role and equal participation of women with disabilities in inclusive development in this time of pandemic and beyond. The lived experience of women with disabilities are continue reading : Statement of Support for the 18th Women with Disability Day Celebration

Advisory on the Amendments to the GAD Resource Pool Performance Assessment Criteria as Indicated in the GAD Resource Pool Handbook To All PCW Certified GAD Resource Pool Members, Please be informed that the PCW, through the Technical Services and Regional Coordination Division (TSRCD) has reviewed and amended the GR Pool Handbook published on February 2021 continue reading : Advisory on the Amendments to the GAD Resource Pool Performance Assessment Criteria as Indicated in the GAD Resource Pool Handbook

PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2022-02: Use of the Gender Focal Point System Functionality Assessment Tool 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 Use of the Gender Focal Point System continue reading : PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2022-02: Use of the Gender Focal Point System Functionality Assessment Tool

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Republic Act 11648: An Act Providing for Stronger Protection Against Rape and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, Increasing the Age for Determining the Commission of Statutory Rape, Amending for the Purpose Act No. 3815 as Amended, Otherwise Known As “The Revised Penal Code,” Republic Act No. 8353, Also Known as “The Anti-Rape Law of 1997,” And continue reading : Republic Act 11648: An Act Providing for Stronger Protection Against Rape and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, Increasing the Age for Determining the Commission of Statutory Rape, Amending for the Purpose Act No. 3815 as Amended, Otherwise Known As “The Revised Penal Code,” …

2022 National Women’s Month Celebration The 2022 National Women’s Month Celebration (NWMC) endeavors to highlight the gains achieved for women and girls, assess actions towards gender equality and look forward to steps that must be taken to ensure progress in empowering women. With the country still reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic, studies and data show continue reading : 2022 National Women’s Month Celebration

PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2022-01: Guide for the 2022 National Women’s Month Celebration To All Heads of Executive Departments, Agencies, Bureaus, Offices, State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), Government-Owned and/or Controlled Corporations (GOCCs), Legislative and Judiciary Branches, Constitutional Bodies, Other Instrumentalities of National Government, Local Government Units and All Others Concerned Subject Guide for the 2022 continue reading : PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2022-01: Guide for the 2022 National Women’s Month Celebration

PCW 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 GMEF Assessment with Means of Verification (MOVs) for FY 2021 TO Heads of Executive Departments, Attached Agencies, Bureaus, Offices, State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), Government Owned and/or Controlled Corporations continue reading : PCW 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 GMEF Assessment with Means of Verification (MOVs) for FY 2021

2022 GAD Webinar Series As an oversight agency and coordinating body on women’s empowerment and gender equality and as mandated by the Magna Carta of Women (MCW), the PCW leads the implementation of a capacity-building program on gender and development (GAD) to equip national government agencies (NGAs), state universities and colleges (SUCs), government-owned and controlled continue reading : 2022 GAD Webinar Series

PCW celebrates 47th anniversary: Driven and Proven, Soaring High Towards its Golden Year Starting the year on a hopeful note, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) celebrated its 47th founding anniversary on January 7, 2022, with the theme “Driven and Proven: Soaring High towards its Golden Year”. Opening the virtual event, Chairperson Sandra Sanchez-Montano commended continue reading : PCW celebrates 47th anniversary: Driven and Proven, Soaring High Towards its Golden Year

PCW welcomes law prohibiting child marriage The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) welcomes the law prohibiting child marriage through the enactment of Republic Act 11596 signed by President Rodrigo Duterte on December 10, 2021 and released on January 6, 2022. The law defines a child as a person below 18 years old or anyone of continue reading : PCW welcomes law prohibiting child marriage

From “joke lang” to rape: Real stories on sexual violence and how it could be prevented, addressed Karla Karla, not her real name, rode on the jeepney on a Wednesday afternoon in early 2019, pre-pandemic time. She was busy reading her book for her class when she suddenly felt a hand touching the lower portion continue reading : From “joke lang” to rape: Real stories on sexual violence and how it could be prevented, addressed

Gender-based violence victims can now call 911 The Department of the Interior and Local Government, Department of Justice, and the Department of Social Welfare and Development sign the Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) on the inclusion of  Gender-based Violence (GBV) Emergency and Distress Calls in the Emergency 911 National Hotline in a virtual ceremony held on continue reading : Gender-based violence victims can now call 911

PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2021-06: Submission of FY 2021 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 2021 GAD Accomplishment continue reading : PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2021-06: Submission of FY 2021 GAD Accomplishment Report

Region 10 LGUs boost knowledge in GPB preparation in first GAD Budget Forum Over 200 officials from Northern Mindanao provinces and cities participated in the Gender and Development (GAD) Budget Forum for  Local Government Units (LGUs) in Region 10 on November 15, 2021. The activity was held through video conference and livestreamed through the official continue reading : Region 10 LGUs boost knowledge in GPB preparation in first GAD Budget Forum

PCW Message on the 2021 18-Day Campaign to End VAW: Filipino Marespeto, Safe Spaces, Kasali Tayo In a community where respect thrives, we can ensure and secure safe spaces for all.  As the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) leads the 2021 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW), we zero in on a pervasive continue reading : PCW Message on the 2021 18-Day Campaign to End VAW: Filipino Marespeto, Safe Spaces, Kasali Tayo

PH joins ASEAN Ministers’ call for women in digital economy and financial inclusion The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and other Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Ministers reaffirmed commitment to promote the equality and empowerment of women and girls in the ASEAN region, and stressed the important role of women in the development and continue reading : PH joins ASEAN Ministers’ call for women in digital economy and financial inclusion

PCW, DENR ink deal to integrate  gender perspectives in environmental management programs The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) vow to work together in pursuing gender equality and women’s empowerment in the environment sector. In a virtual signing ceremony on October 29, 2021, the two parties forged continue reading : PCW, DENR ink deal to integrate gender perspectives in environmental management programs

Local Learning Hubs share experiences, boost GAD knowledge in first assembly Determined to be exemplars of gender mainstreaming in their localities, 80 representatives from 12 local government units (LGUs) participated in the First Gender and Development Local Learning Hubs (GAD-LLH) Assembly organized by the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) on October 28, 2021.  The virtual continue reading : Local Learning Hubs share experiences, boost GAD knowledge in first assembly

PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2021-05: Guide for the 2021 Observance of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) To All Heads of Executive Departments, Agencies, Bureaus, Offices, State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), Government-Owned and/or Controlled Corporations (GOCCs), Legislative and Judiciary Branches, Constitutional Bodies, Other Instrumentalities of National Government, Local Government Units and All continue reading : PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2021-05: Guide for the 2021 Observance of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW)

PCW, European Union discuss shared goal and efforts towards gender equality and women’s empowerment The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and the European Union (EU) delegation explore areas of collaboration towards gender equality and women’s empowerment (GEWE) in a hybrid face-to-face and online meeting held on October 18, 2021. EU Ambassador to the Philippines Luc continue reading : PCW, European Union discuss shared goal and efforts towards gender equality and women’s empowerment

PCW, LGA forge partnership towards more gender-responsive local governance The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and the Local Government Academy (LGA) sign a three-year partnership agreement which aims to elevate the gender responsiveness in local governance. In a virtual signing ceremony on October 20, 2021, the two institutions expressed commitments to work together in amplifying continue reading : PCW, LGA forge partnership towards more gender-responsive local governance