PVAO GAD Updates


2013 Women's Month Celebration



The observance of International Women's Day (IWD) was a result of organizing activities of women in the early 20th century. Between 1909 and 1917, women in the United States and Europe participated in rallies and strike activities to demand recognition for women's rights and issues, in particular, the right to vote and to hold public office, the right to work, and to vocational training and to end to discrimination on the job, as well as humane working conditions. Women also held rallies either to protest the war (World War I) or to express solidarity with their sisters.

Since those early years, the International Women's Day has assumed a new global dimension for women in developed and developing countries alike. The growing international women's movement, which has been strengthened by four global United Nations women's conferences, has helped make the commemoration a rallying point for coordinated efforts to demand women's rights and participation in the political and economic process. Increasingly, International Women's Day is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played extraordinary roles in the history of women's rights. (Source: UN Division on Advancement of Women website)

The 2013 Women's Month/Day Celebration is pursuant to:

  • Proclamation No. 224s. 1988 declaring the first week of March each year as Women's Week and March 8 as Women's Rights and International Peace Day;

  • Proclamation No. 227s. 1988 providing for the observance of the Month of March as Women's Role in History Month; and

  • Republic Act (RA) No. 6949s. 1990 declaring March 8 of every year as National Women's Day.

In consonance with President Benigno Aquino's pursuit and vision of "Tuwid na Daan", the theme being adopted for the 2013 Women's Month Celebration is "Kababaihan: Gabay sa Pagtahak sa Tuwid na Daan". This theme underscores the need to accelerate women's participation in governance and enhance gender perspective in upholding good governance. It highlights the importance of strengthening the mechanisms and institutions that support women and to widen the arena for their participation. It is also aligned with Section 11 (Participation and Representation) and Section 29 (Peace and Development) of the Magna Carta of Women (RA 9710).

The objectives of this year's celebration are as follows:

  • To highlight women's leadership roles, participation in-decision making, and participation in the political arena, peace-building and conflict resolution;
  • To build upon the gains achieved under existing mechanisms and institutions that support women and gender-responsive governance; and
  • To strengthen partnership with media in promoting women's rights and in advocating to address gender issues.
(Source: Philippine Commission on Women)




Activity Date Venue OPR
Launching of Women's Month Celebration &
Pinning Ceremony for PVAO GADvocates		 March 4, 2013
8:00 am to 9:00 am		 PVAO Covered Court Commo Salvador Q. Esguerra AFP (Ret)
PVAO GAD Focal Point, TWG & Secretariat
Administrative Division
PVAO GAD Exhibit March 4 - 22, 2013
8:00 am to 5:00 pm		 PVAO Kagitingan Hall Ms. Mariciel E. Estacio, MNSA
Ms. Maria Juanita F. Rivera
PVAO GAD TWG & Secretariat
Launching of "The Biggest Loser is the Biggest Winner" Health Challenge March 7, 2013
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm		 PVAO Covered Court Dr. Pilar D. Ibarra
Ms. Mariciel E. Estacio, MNSA
Ms. Dolly P. Blanca
& PVAO EA Officers
Move & Groove for Gender Equality March 7, 2013
3:00 pm to 4:30 pm		 PVAO Covered Court Ms. Mariciel E. Estacio, MNSA
Ms. Dolly P. Blanca
& PVAO EA Officers
Film Showing March 8, 2013
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm		 PVAO Covered Court Ms. Maria Yolanda Corazon L. Fernando
Ms. Dolly P. Blanca
& PVAO EA Officers
Gender Sensitivity Seminar
Resource Person: Atty. Noreen Boots F. Gocon-Gragasin
Director III, Office for Personnel Management
& Development, CSC		 March 11, 2013
8:00 am to 5:00 pm		 AFP Pavilion, Daza Park,
Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo		 Ms. Mariciel E. Estacio, MNSA
Ms. Isabelita B. Encienzo
Move & Groove for Women's Rights March 14, 2013
3:00 pm to 4:30 pm		 PVAO Covered Court Ms. Mariciel E. Estacio, MNSA
Ms. Dolly P. Blanca
& PVAO EA Officers
Move & Groove for Elimination of Violence Against Women March 21, 2013
3:00 pm to 4:30 pm		 PVAO Covered Court Ms. Mariciel E. Estacio, MNSA
Ms. Dolly P. Blanca
& PVAO EA Officers
Launching of the PVAO Women's Legal Assistance Desk TBA PVAO Covered Court Atty. Rolando D. Villaflor
Mr. George A. Aranas
Health Fora TBA PVAO Covered Court Dr. Pilar D. Ibarra
Livelihood Training for PVAO Employees & Clients TBA PVAO Covered Court Ms. Isabelita B. Encienzo
Ms. Dolly P. Blanca
& PVAO EA Officers




PVAO GAD FOCAL POINT COMMITTEE
Commo Salvador Q. Esguerra AFP (Ret) - Chairperson
Ms. Mariciel E. Estacio, MNSA - Vice Chairperson
Atty Rolando D. Villaflor - Member
Ms. Lea Rosemary V. Liban - Member
Ms. Virginia D. Lopez - Member

PVAO GAD COORDINATOR
Dr. Pilar D. Ibarra

PVAO GAD Technical Working Group & Secretariat
Ms. Ma. Yolando Corazon I. Fernando - Head
Ms. Isabelita B. Encienzo - Asst. Head
Ms. Maria Juanita S. Rivera - Member
Ms. George A. Aranas - Member
Ms. Olivia C. Alejandrino - Member
Mr. James V. Dela Cruz - Member
Ms. Lorenza C. Fabellon - Member
Ms. Lilian G. Aquitania - Member

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