What is Gender and Development?
Gender and Development (GAD) refers to the development perspective and process that is participatory and empowering, equitable, sustainable, free from violence, respectful of human rights, supportive of self-determination and actualization of human potentials. It seeks to achieve gender equality as a fundamental value reflected in development choices, recognizing women as active agents of development.
— Magna Carta of Women
GAD Documents
📄 GAD Plan & Budget
📈 Accomplishment Reports
📚 Policies
GAD Database
DILG Region XII workforce demographics dashboard — 162 employees as of December 2024.
FEATURED METRIC
Employee Gender Distribution
108
Female · 66.7%
54
Male · 33.3%
Laws & Issuances
Joint Memorandum Circular 2024-01: Revised Guidelines on the Localization of the Magna Carta of Women
Magna Carta of Women
Joint Circular 2012-01: Guidelines for Annual GAD Plans, Budgets, and Reports
Joint Memorandum Circular 2013-01: Localization of the Magna Carta of Women
Joint Memorandum Circular 2016-01: Amendments to JMC 2013-01
Philippine Development Plan 2017–2022
Philippine Plan for Gender-Responsive Development 1995–2025
Commonwealth Act No. 625: Election of Philippine Citizenship
Commonwealth Act No. 613: Philippine Immigration Act of 1940
Commonwealth Act No. 473: Revised Naturalization Law
Access the GAD Information System
Submit and manage GAD plans, budgets, and reports through the official portal.
