PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2021-01: Submission of FY 2020 GAD Accomplishment Report Date 20 January 2021 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 and All Others Concerned Subject Submission of FY 2020 GAD continue reading : PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2021-01: Submission of FY 2020 GAD Accomplishment Report

PCW at 46: Thriving amidst the pandemic, Rewarding outstanding employees  The Philippine Commission on Women celebrates its 46th anniversary reliving the challenges and accomplishments during the COVID-19 pandemic and rewarding employees who have shown exemplary work despite the circumstances.  Anchored in the theme, “Juana: BIDA sa Gitna ng Pandemya”, the anniversary focused on how PCW continue reading : PCW at 46: Thriving amidst the pandemic, Rewarding outstanding employees

PCW calls for thorough investigation on mother-son killing, wants police officer’s daughter spared from condemnation The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) condemns the vicious killing of Sonya Gregorio  and her son Frank Gregorio in Tarlac in the hands of P/SMSgt Joniel Nuezca and calls for the thorough investigation of the same. While the killing of continue reading : PCW calls for thorough investigation on mother-son killing, wants police officer’s daughter spared from condemnation

PCW warns women of dangers in joining dating sites involving money The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) calls on women and the youth to be cautious in joining websites, e-groups, or apps claiming to offer opportunities for seeking romance and finance. Over the past weeks, several media outfits revealed the existence of a website and continue reading : PCW warns women of dangers in joining dating sites involving money

Guidelines on the Localization of the Safe Spaces Act 1. Background 1 .1 Since 1995, sexual harassment in the Philippines has been specifically prohibited under Republic Act (RA) No. 7877, otherwise known as the “Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995.” However, the definition of sexual harassment under this law was limited and covered only the acts continue reading : Guidelines on the Localization of the Safe Spaces Act

PCW, Zonta Cavite ink deal on raising awareness on VAW The Philippine Commission on Women and the Zonta Club of Cavite signed a Memorandum of Understanding on raising awareness on Violence Against Women (VAW).  PCW Executive Director Atty. Kristine Yuzon-Chaves, PCW Chairperson Sandra Sanchez-Montano, and Zonta Club of Cavite President Maricel Montano-Lujero inked the deal continue reading : PCW, Zonta Cavite ink deal on raising awareness on VAW

Fighting the virus called violence: PCW Message for the 2020 18-Day Campaign to End VAW  Aside from COVID-19, we need to combat a scourge that has long afflicted our society: Violence Against Women (VAW).  If it were a virus, VAW can infect not only the woman, but also her family, and community. It will also continue reading : Fighting the virus called violence: PCW Message for the 2020 18-Day Campaign to End VAW

PCW lauds passage of bill criminalizing child marriage at Senate The Philippine Commission on Women lauds the passage of the “Girls Not Bride Act” at the Senate and continues to call for its approval into law. Voting 21-0, the chamber approved Senate Bill No. 1373 which declares child marriages as illegal on November 9, 2020. continue reading : PCW lauds passage of bill criminalizing child marriage at Senate

PCW: Protect domestic workers, ensure freedom from violence Every domestic worker deserves respect, never violence. The Philippine Commission on Women reiterates the need to protect the life and security of Filipino domestic workers around the world. Domestic work is the dominant profession for migrant women. According to the International Labor Organization, women make up 80% continue reading : PCW: Protect domestic workers, ensure freedom from violence

PCW reminds gov’t agencies on gender-sensitive IEC materials The Philippine Commission on Women calls on all government agencies to ensure gender sensitivity in all information, education, and communication (IEC) materials, following the video material produced by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) Region III which features personnel doing the “It Really Hurts” challenge. In the video, continue reading : PCW reminds gov’t agencies on gender-sensitive IEC materials

Unhampered Movement of Goods and Investment in Transport Logistics Needed to Help Women Entrepreneurs Move their Products A Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) rapid study on the immediate effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on women micro entrepreneurs (WMEs) conducted in mid-2020 revealed that the enforcement of community quarantine resulted in logistics issues and reduced sales continue reading : Unhampered Movement of Goods and Investment in Transport Logistics Needed to Help Women Entrepreneurs Move their Products

PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2020-07: Guide for the 2020 Observance of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women 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 continue reading : PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2020-07: Guide for the 2020 Observance of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women

2020 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women Violence against women (VAW) is a grave violation of women’s rights and fundamental freedoms. It manifests deep-seated discrimination and gender inequality and continues to be one of the country’s perennial social problems. The National Demographic Health Survey 2017, released by the Philippine Statistics Authority, showed that 1 in continue reading : 2020 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women

PCW Memorandum Circular 2020-05: Preparation and Online Submission of Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Gender and Development (GAD) Plans and Budgets Date 11 September 2020 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, continue reading : PCW Memorandum Circular 2020-05: Preparation and Online Submission of Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Gender and Development (GAD) Plans and Budgets

PCW condemns commodification of women The Philippine Commission on Women denounces all acts of commodification of women, in light of the issue surrounding a PhilHealth official. According to a Senate report, the PhilHealth executive supposedly received a woman as a “gift” from his staff members for his surprise birthday party. A video clip of the continue reading : PCW condemns commodification of women

PCW brings GMMS training online The virtual shift continues as the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) brings its training for government workers online, starting with the online orientation in using the Gender Mainstreaming Monitoring System (GMMS). The PCW used to hold in-house GMMS User Training but to comply with government directives on physical distancing and continue reading : PCW brings GMMS training online

GAD Webinar 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 assistance platform continue reading : GAD Webinar

PCW launches new, accessible, and mobile-friendly website The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) relaunches its website with a fresh new look, more accessible, mobile-friendly, and is packed with added features and content. Launched on the 11th anniversary of the Magna Carta of Women (MCW) on August 14, 2020, the new PCW website adapts to the continue reading : PCW launches new, accessible, and mobile-friendly website

Gender Mainstreaming Monitoring System (GMMS) Online Training 2020 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 11, 2020; 1:00PM – continue reading : Gender Mainstreaming Monitoring System (GMMS) Online Training 2020

Montano takes oath as PCW Chairperson The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) welcomes Sandra Sanchez Montano as she assumes office as Chairperson of the agency. Montano took her oath before Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año in a short ceremony at the Camp Crame, witnessed by Undersecretary Marjorie Jalosjos and continue reading : Montano takes oath as PCW Chairperson

PCW prepares to offer online GAD webinars The Philippine Commission on Women gears up to offer its Gender and Development (GAD) seminars online, given the limitations on physical gatherings brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. PCW’s Technical Services and Regional Coordination Division (TSRCD) spearheaded the dry run of the GAD webinar with its 18 newly-hired continue reading : PCW prepares to offer online GAD webinars

PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2020-04: Accomplishment of the Online GAD Focal Point System (GFPS) Profile Form, Submission of Policy Issuances on the Creation, Reconstitution and or Strengthening of the GFPS and Updating of Agency GFPS Profile Date 15 July 2020 To: All Heads of Executive Departments, National Line Agencies, Central Offices of Bureaus, Attached Agencies, continue reading : PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2020-04: Accomplishment of the Online GAD Focal Point System (GFPS) Profile Form, Submission of Policy Issuances on the Creation, Reconstitution and or Strengthening of the GFPS and Updating of Agency GFPS Profile

PCW Advisory on Week-long Office Closure (13-17 July 2020) We would like to inform our stakeholders that the PCW office will be closed from Monday, July 13, 2020 until Friday, July 17, 2020 to give way to a thorough disinfection of our premises, as part of health and safety protocols against COVID-19. All PCW staffers continue reading : PCW Advisory on Week-long Office Closure (13-17 July 2020)

PCW honors former Chair Bucoy, lauds her accomplishments The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) honors Dr. Rhodora Masilang-Bucoy who recently resigned from her post as Chairperson of the agency, for her remarkable service and leadership in promoting women’s rights and pursuing gender equality and women’s empowerment (GEWE) locally and internationally. Chair Bucoy, or Lola Chair continue reading : PCW honors former Chair Bucoy, lauds her accomplishments

PCW welcomes PNP leadership’s move to probe, possibly dismiss personnel tagged in harassment, murder of teenage girl The Philippine Commission on Women lauds the move of Philippine National Police Chief PGen Archie Gamboa to investigate and possibly dismiss two police personnel allegedly involved in the murder of a teenage girl in Ilocos Sur. The slain continue reading : PCW welcomes PNP leadership’s move to probe, possibly dismiss personnel tagged in harassment, murder of teenage girl

PCW Statement On Threats of Rape and Sexual Violence The Philippine Commission on Women strongly condemns rape threats and “normalization of rape” hurled at women and girls. Such acts propagate the rape culture, which is unacceptable. In one incident which has gone viral in social media, a man told Ms. Frankie Pangilinan, “Pasalamat ka iha, continue reading : PCW Statement On Threats of Rape and Sexual Violence

PCW Advisory on Week-long Office Closure We would like to inform our stakeholders that the PCW office will be closed from Monday, June 22, 2020 until Friday, June 26, 2020 to give way to a thorough disinfection of our premises, as part of health and safety protocols against COVID-19. All PCW staffers will continue to continue reading : PCW Advisory on Week-long Office Closure

Advisory on Temporary Unavailability of PCW Telephone Lines We would like to inform our stakeholders that PCW’s landline telephone numbers are currently inaccessible. Our team is working with our telco provider to have them restored as soon as possible. Meanwhile, you may direct your inquiries or concerns to our official e-mail accounts listed here: Advisory on continue reading : Advisory on Temporary Unavailability of PCW Telephone Lines

PCW reiterates “choice of clothes” not cause of sexual violence, calls for gender-sensitive info materials There is rape because there is a rapist. Rape and other forms of sexual abuse are never the victim’s fault. The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) reminds the public never to blame rape or sexual abuse on the victims or continue reading : PCW reiterates “choice of clothes” not cause of sexual violence, calls for gender-sensitive info materials

Advisory on PCW’s Implementation of Alternative Work Arrangements To our dear clients and stakeholders, Pursuant to Civil Service Commission Memorandum Circular No. 10, s. 2020, the Philippine Commission on Women is currently implementing Alternative Work Arrangements. Under this arrangement, a skeleton workforce is running our agency’s on-site operations, while other employees continue to deliver their continue reading : Advisory on PCW’s Implementation of Alternative Work Arrangements

Joint Solidarity Statement on GBV during COVID-19 The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), Departmentof Health (DOH), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG),Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD),Commission  on  Human  Rights  (CHR),  and the Commission  on  Population  and Development (POPCOM) strongly condemn all forms of gender-based violence (GBV) during the COVID-19 crisis. According continue reading : Joint Solidarity Statement on GBV during COVID-19

PCW Memorandum Circular 2020-03: Adjustment and/or Implementation of the FY 2020 GAD Plan and Budget in view of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Situation Date: 27 April 2020 To: Heads of Departments, Bureaus, Offices, and Agencies of the National Government, Including Constitutional Offices, State Universities and Colleges, and Government-Owned or –Controlled Corporations; Legislative and Judiciary Branches; continue reading : PCW Memorandum Circular 2020-03: Adjustment and/or Implementation of the FY 2020 GAD Plan and Budget in view of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Situation

Sexual harassment has no place during ECQ, punishable under Safe Spaces Act and other existing laws Women face fear, uncertainty, heavier domestic care, limited movements, and economic constraints during the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but instead of easing their burden, perpetrators of sexual harassment double their suffering. With the continue reading : Sexual harassment has no place during ECQ, punishable under Safe Spaces Act and other existing laws

VAWC Hotlines during Community Quarantine Violence against Women and their Children (VAWC) chooses no time or place. During the enhanced community quarantine, let us remain vigilant to VAWC that happens in the confines the homes in our communities. If you are, or if you personally know someone being abused during this time of health emergency, continue reading : VAWC Hotlines during Community Quarantine

PCW Warns Women and Girls Against Nude Challenges, Urges Cyber Crime Units of NBI and PNP to Crackdown Videos Circulating Online The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) warns women and girls against the Invisible Challenge in the mobile application Tiktok, which gained more popularity with more people spending time online following the enhanced community quarantine. continue reading : PCW Warns Women and Girls Against Nude Challenges

MusikJuana Songwriting Contest The MusikJuana Songwriting Contest aims to make music as an advocacy tool for gender equality and women’s empowerment.  The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) will search for a musical piece that will help popularize the contents of the Beijing Platform for Action (BPfA), particularly its 12 areas of concern which are: poverty, continue reading : MusikJuana Songwriting Contest

PCW on the 2020 Women’s Month: Babae, Pambihira Ka! As we celebrate the 2020 National Women’s Month, the Philippine Commission on Women exults every woman: Babae, pambihira ka! Women are extraordinary in strength, passion, wisdom, vigor, and heart. They dare to break stereotypes that have long imprisoned them, battle discrimination head on, and survive every continue reading : PCW on the 2020 Women’s Month: Babae, Pambihira Ka!

Adopting Divorce in the Family Code POLICY BRIEF NO. 12 This policy brief provides the rationale for adopting divorce in the Family Code of the Philippines. WHAT IS THE ISSUE? WHAT HAS BEEN OUR RECENT EXPERIENCE/S WITH REGARDS TO THE ISSUE? Based on the figures from the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG), the number continue reading : Adopting Divorce in the Family Code

Enacting an Anti-Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Law POLICY BRIEF NO. 11 This policy brief provides the rationale and recommendations for upholding the basic human rights of persons with diverse sexual orientation and gender identity. WHAT IS THE ISSUE? WHAT HAS BEEN OUR RECENT EXPERIENCE/S WITH REGARDS TO THE ISSUE? Persons with continue reading : Enacting an Anti-Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Law

Upholding the Right to Life and Security of Spouses and Daughters: Repealing Article 247 of the Revised Penal Code POLICY BRIEF NO. 10 This policy brief provides the rationale for repealing Article 247 of the Revised Penal Code which exempts a spouse/parent who inflicts serious harm or death upon the other spouse/minor daughter caught having continue reading : Upholding the Right to Life and Security of Spouses and Daughters: Repealing Article 247 of the Revised Penal Code