PCW Advisory on Closure of Office Premises on March 15-16, 2021 We would like to inform our stakeholders that the PCW office will be closed on March 15-16, 2021 (Monday and Tuesday) to give way to a thorough disinfection of our premises, as part of health and safety protocols against the spread of COVID-19. All continue reading : PCW Advisory on Closure of Office Premises on March 15-16, 2021

The State realizes that equality of men and women entails the abolition of the unequal structures and practices that perpetuate discrimination and inequality. To realize this, the State shall endeavor to develop plans, policies, programs, measures and mechanisms to address discrimination and inequality in the economic, political, social, and cultural life of women and men.

Republic Act 9710 or the Magna Carta of Women upholds the right of women to protection and security in emergencies and armed conflict situations, and recognizes and supports the role of women in conflict-prevention, management, resolution and peacemaking;

Memorandum Circular No. 48, s. 2013: Adoption of the Gender Equality Guidelines in the Development of Media Policies and Implementing Programs to Promote Gender Mainstreaming WHEREAS, Section 14, Article II of the 1987 Constitution provides that the State recognizes the role of women in nation-building, and shall ensure the fundamental equality before the law of continue reading : Memorandum Circular No. 48, s. 2013: Adoption of the Gender Equality Guidelines in the Development of Media Policies and Implementing Programs to Promote Gender Mainstreaming

The Inter-Agency Council on Violence Against Women and Their Children (IAC-VAWC) has issued the “Guidelines in the Establishment and Management of a Referral System on Violence Against Women and Their Children at the Local Government Unit Level”, pursuant to Section 54 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of RA 9262 also known as the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004.