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"It is not enough to simply welcome differences; we must also have tangible programs, projects, activities, and services that cater to the needs of individuals just like Senior Citizens, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ members, Indigenous Peoples, women, children, and people with different cultural backgrounds and religious beliefs."
In essence, this was the focus of the message of Regional GAD Committee XII Chairperson, Josephine Cabrido-Leysa, CESO III, Regional Director of the DILG XII, during the CY 2023 National Women’s Month Kick-off Celebration today, March 6, 2023.
Pursuant to Proclamation No. 227 setting March of every year as "Women's Role in History Month", our country will be commemorating the annual National Women's Month Celebration (NWMC) on March 2023 with the theme “WE for Gender Equality and Inclusive Society”.
In addition, the country also celebrates the Girl Child Week and the Women with Disabilities Day within Women's Month. Thus, the RGADC XII chaired by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) XII enjoins everyone to support the celebration.
The Regional Gender and Development Committee (RGADC) XII – Regional GAD Resource Pool (RGRP) Screening Committee is now accepting applications for the Regional GAD Resource Pool (RGRP) Batch 2. The Screening Committee is looking for GAD experts with the following GAD Qualifications:
- Proven track record in Gender and Development engagements
- Sectoral Expertise
- Availability to handle GAD Technical Assistance
- Availability to attend the leveling sessions
For the procedure and mechanics, please see the teaser below.
The DILG Rehiyon Dose's two (2) divisions namely, the Local Government Monitoring and Evaluation Division (LGMED) and Project Development and Management Unit (PDMU), conducted on February 8, 2023 an online orientation on Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP) and Support to Barangay Development Program FY 2022 and 2023 to its target LGUs.
The said activity was attended by the different LGU components, barangay beneficiaries, concerned agencies, and DILG XII key officials. The goal is to "prepare the LGUs, assist the Barangays in developing their Barangay Development Plan (BDP), and capacitate LGUs and their respective CSP Core Teams."