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

Submission of Updated and Rated Gender Mainstreaming Evaluation Framework (GMEF) Assessment with Means of Verification (MOVs) for FYs 2020 and 2021 Date October 15, 2021 To Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)Civil Service Commission (CSC)Climate Change Commission (CCC)Commission on Audit (COA)Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO)Commission on Higher Education (CHED)Commission on Human continue reading : Submission of Updated and Rated Gender Mainstreaming Evaluation Framework (GMEF) Assessment with Means of Verification (MOVs) for FYs 2020 and 2021

2021 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women Violence against women (VAW) violates human rights and continues to be one of the country’s perennial social problems. It manifests and perpetuates discrimination and gender inequality. It violates the fundamental right of women to live a life free from violence as upheld in international commitments and their continue reading : 2021 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women

PCW, NEDA, and COA hold First GAD Budget Forum for Northern Mindanao In an aim to help strengthen Gender and Development (GAD) programs in the localities, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and the Regional Development Council 10 – Regional Gender and Development Committee (RDC-X RGADC) conducted a virtual GAD Budget Forum on September 28, continue reading : PCW, NEDA, and COA hold First GAD Budget Forum for Northern Mindanao

Republic Act 11596: An Act Prohibiting the Practice of Child Marriage and Imposing Penalties for Violations Thereof S. No. 11373H No. 9943 Republic of the PhilippinesCongress of the PhilippinesMetro ManilaSeventeenth CongressThird Regular Session Begun and held in Metro Manila, on Monday, the twenty-sixth day of July, two thousand twenty-one. An Act Prohibiting the Practice of continue reading : Republic Act 11596: An Act Prohibiting the Practice of Child Marriage and Imposing Penalties for Violations Thereof

PCW lauds all initiatives  to pass laws amending rape by raising the age of sexual consent, prohibiting  child marriage, and hopes for the passage of a law adopting divorce The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) welcomes and lauds proposed legislative measures  protecting women’s and children’s rights in both Houses of Congress, especially on raising the continue reading : PCW lauds all initiatives to pass laws amending rape by raising the age of sexual consent, prohibiting child marriage, and hopes for the passage of a law adopting divorce

PCW, AFP ink deal to strengthen gender mainstreaming in military Setting another milestone in mainstreaming gender and development (GAD) concerns in the Peace and Security Sector, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) forged a partnership agreement with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in a virtual signing ceremony held on September 14, 2021. The continue reading : PCW, AFP ink deal to strengthen gender mainstreaming in military

Republic Act No. 11313: Safe Spaces Act (Bawal Bastos Law) What does the Safe Spaces Act cover? The law covers all forms of gender-based sexual harassment (GBSH) committed in public spaces, educational or training institutions, workplace, as well as online space. Gender-based Streets and Public Spaces Sexual Harassment GBSH in street and public spaces is continue reading : FAQs Republic Act No. 11313: Safe Spaces Act (Bawal Bastos Law)

“Si Juana Ako”, “Ikaw ay Ginto”, “Nasa Atin” emerge as winners of PCW’s MusikJuana Songwriting Contest 2021 The Philippine Commission on Women recognized the winners of the MusikJuana Songwriting Contest 2021 during the virtual awarding ceremony held via live streaming on September 10, 2021. The competition aims to promote women’s rights, as enshrined in the continue reading : “Si Juana Ako”, “Ikaw ay Ginto”, “Nasa Atin” emerge as winners of PCW’s MusikJuana Songwriting Contest 2021

PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2021-04: Preparation and Online Submission of Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Gender and Development (GAD) Plans and Budgets Date 24 August 2021 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 continue reading : PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2021-04: Preparation and Online Submission of Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Gender and Development (GAD) Plans and Budgets

PCW calls for media content that empower women amid the #PandemicEffect  The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) calls on all brands and advertising agencies to create content that empowers women, especially during these challenging times when Juanas experience the #PandemicEffect that goes beyond physical attributes.  In a video ad released by an aesthetic clinic, a continue reading : PCW calls for media content that empower women amid the #PandemicEffect

Profiling and Certification of GAD Resource Pool Batch 8 PCW is pleased to announce that the application for Batch 8 of the National GAD Resource Pool is now OPEN. The submissions of application for profiling of Batch 8 will be accepted starting August 13 until September 10, 2021. WHO ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY? GAD practitioners continue reading : Profiling and Certification of GAD Resource Pool Batch 8

Gender Mainstreaming Monitoring System (GMMS) Online Training 2021 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: GMMS V2 Batch 1: August 24, 2021; 1:00PM – continue reading : Gender Mainstreaming Monitoring System (GMMS) Online Training 2021

Message of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on the 54th Founding Anniversary of ASEAN Today marks the fifty-fourth year since the Philippines, together with the other founding members of ASEAN, formed what would become Southeast Asia’s preeminent regional organization and one of the world’s most successful institutions. The creation of ASEAN in 1967, in a period continue reading : Message of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on the 54th Founding Anniversary of ASEAN

Gender Statistics Gender statistics is important to measure and monitor the lives of women and men, as well as girls and boys. It covers broad subjects and issues that reflect the constant changing roles of women and men in society, from economic, health, and education, among others. These statistics help policymakers to formulate policies and continue reading : Gender Statistics

PCW, PNP boost ties to strengthen gender mainstreaming in police force The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) strengthen ties in an aim to intensify the gender mainstreaming programs of the latter, and in turn, further capacitate the police force in providing gender-responsive services to women and girls. In an continue reading : PCW, PNP boost ties to strengthen gender mainstreaming in police force

PCW calls for inclusivity, sensitivity towards all genders The Philippine Commission on Women calls on the public to be sensitive towards the needs and concerns of all persons including those with  diverse sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and sex characteristics (SOGIESC). This is after a resort drew flak for posting a notice refusing to continue reading : PCW calls for inclusivity, sensitivity towards all genders

How to be A Gender Legislator Handbook The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and the House of Representatives (HoR) will launch the How to Be A Gender-Responsive Legislator (HGRL) Handbook on May 17, 2021 at 10:00 AM. The event is led by the Committee on Women and Gender Equality and the GAD Focal Point System continue reading : How to Be A Gender Legislator Handbook

Quezon Province GAD LLHs: Model for Institutionalizing a Provincial GAD Office, Gender-responsive Health, and Community-based Environmental Programs Quezon Province was among the five (5) pioneer LGUs recognized by the PCW for its notable GAD initiatives and programs. With this certification, Quezon Province remained driven in delivering multifaceted GAD services and gender-responsive health, and environmental programs. continue reading : Quezon Province GAD LLHs: Model for Institutionalizing a Provincial GAD Office, Gender-responsive Health, and Community-based Environmental Programs

Quezon City GAD LLHs: Provision of Gender-responsive Interventions to Address GBV and Promote Sexual Health Quezon City was one of the seven (7) LGUs recognized by the PCW in 2019 for establishing and sustaining the operations of the Quezon City Protection Center and the Social Hygiene and Sundown Clinics. Quezon City Protection Center The Quezon continue reading : Quezon City GAD LLHs: Provision of Gender-responsive Interventions to Address GBV and Promote Sexual Health

Province of Pangasinan GAD LLH: Ending Violence Against Women and Children through Comprehensive Services The Province of Pangasinan was one of the seven (7) LGUs recognized by the PCW in March 2019 for its notable efforts and sustained implementation of a Crisis Intervention Center, a facility that responds to cases of individuals and families in continue reading : Province of Pangasinan GAD LLH: Ending Violence Against Women and Children through Comprehensive Services

Province of Palawan GAD LLH: Championing Provision of Gender-responsive Social Interventions The Palawan Provincial Government was one of the seven (7) LGUs recognized by the PCW in March 2019 for its notable efforts in addressing gender-based violence related issues and concerns. With the certification of the Lualhati Women Center, the Province remained committed to provide continue reading : Province of Palawan GAD LLH: Championing Provision of Gender-responsive Social Interventions

Province of Misamis Occidental GAD LLH: A Pillar in Influencing Province-wide Gender Mainstreaming Misamis Occidental was among the seven (7) LGUs recognized by the PCW in March 2019 for the establishment and institutionalization of its Provincial GAD Office (PGADO) that exemplifies gender mainstreaming at the local levels through a gender-responsive and socially-inclusive governance. Misamis Occidental continue reading : Province of Misamis Occidental GAD LLH: A Pillar in Influencing Province-wide Gender Mainstreaming

Mabalacat City GAD LLH: Promoting Holistic Child Development through Comprehensive Early Childhood Care Program The City of Mabalacat, Pampanga was one of the seven (7) LGUs recognized by the PCW in March 2019 for its notable efforts and sustained implementation of Early Childhood Care and Development Program. It ensures the well-being of children by supporting continue reading : Mabalacat City GAD LLH: Promoting Holistic Child Development through Comprehensive Early Childhood Care Program

Iloilo Province GAD LLH: Expanding Economic Opportunities for Women through Convergence Iloilo Province was among the five (5) pioneer LGUs recognized by the PCW in 2015 for its notable GAD initiatives and program.  The Provincial Government remains committed in the implementation of a Convergence for Women’s Economic Empowerment Program to empower women micro-entrepreneurs to start continue reading : Iloilo Province GAD LLH: Expanding Economic Opportunities for Women through Convergence

Davao City GAD LLHs: Agents of Change Towards Gender-responsive Local Governance The City of Davao was among the first five (5) pioneer LGUs recognized by the PCW in 2015 for its notable GAD initiatives and program. The current four (4) notable GAD programs are as follows: a) Integrated Gender and Development Division; Office of the continue reading : Davao City GAD LLHs: Agents of Change Towards Gender-responsive Local Governance

Baybay City GAD LLHs: Programs toward Gender-responsive Planning and Women’s Economic Empowerment Baybay City was among the seven (7) LGUs recognized by the PCW for its notable GAD programs in 2019 on the importance of collection and use of community-based data and efforts to improve women’s economic empowerment. With the certification of its two (2) continue reading : Baybay City GAD LLHs: Programs toward Gender-responsive Planning and Women’s Economic Empowerment

Aklan Province GAD LLHs: Consolidated Efforts Towards VAW-free Community Aklan Comprehensive Center for Women The ACCW popularly known as Daeangpan it Mga Kababayen-an It Aklan, was established in 2001 as a 24-hour reception and action center for women and children in difficult circunstances.  The construction of the ACCW facility was funded through the Priority Development continue reading : Aklan Province GAD LLHs: Consolidated Efforts Towards VAW-free Community

Naga City GAD LLHs:At the Core of Setting up Gender-Responsive Facilities and Services for Women The City of Naga was among the five (5) pioneering LGUs recognized by the PCW for its notable GAD programs. Presently, the three (3) notable GAD programs of the City are as follows: Naga City Bantay Familia; Barangay GROW Negosyo continue reading : Naga City GAD LLHs: At the Core of Setting up Gender-Responsive Facilities and Services for Women

Municipality of Abra de Ilog GAD LLH: Promoting Women’s Economic Empowerment and Participation of Indigenous Peoples  The Municipality of Abra de Ilog was one of the seven (7) LGUs recognized by the PCW in March 2019 for its notable efforts and sustained implementation of Likha Iraya, a program that promotes women’s economic empowerment through community-based continue reading : Municipality of Abra de Ilog GAD LLH: Promoting Women’s Economic Empowerment and Participation of Indigenous Peoples

Philippines still best performing country in Asia despite slip by one notch in global gender gap ranking The Philippines drops one place in terms of gender equality but still remains the top performing country in Asia, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2021. The country closed 78.4 percent of its overall continue reading : Philippines still best performing country in Asia despite slip by one notch in global gender gap ranking

Profiling and Certification of GAD Training Programs The Philippine Commission on Women, as oversight body and authority on women’s concerns and lead advocate of women’s empowerment, gender equity and gender equality, is mandated by Republic Act 9710 or the Magna Carta of Women (MCW) to ensure that government agencies are capacitated on the effective implementation continue reading : Profiling and Certification of GAD Training Programs

PCW Calls for Safe Spaces for Women The Philippine Commission on Women reiterates that sexual harassment is never acceptable. It is a detestable act as it is a manifestation of misogyny, sexism, and gender inequality. Under the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act (Republic Act 7877), all forms of sexual harassment in the employment, education or training environment continue reading : PCW Calls for Safe Spaces for Women

PCW Tribute to Dr. Amelou Benitez-Reyes The Philippine Commission on Women expresses our sincerest sympathy on the passing of Dr. Amelia Lourdes “Amelou” Benitez-Reyes. We continue to honor her as a towering icon of women’s empowerment. Dr. Reyes served as the Chairperson from 1998-2001 and Commissioner for Culture from 2001-2010 of the then National Commission continue reading : PCW Tribute to Dr. Amelou Benitez-Reyes