NSC on GESI provides input on Inter-Agency on Rural Women, reviews institutionalization of DA-GAD office

To strengthen the integration of gender perspective across the national government, particularly within the Department of Agriculture (DA), the National Sectoral Committee on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (NSC on GESI) convened on July 21, 2023 to discuss the policy study to institutionalize DA-GESI and the draft Executive Order in creating an Inter-Agency Council for continue reading…

DA RFO2, RAFC 2 partners for 1st Women in Agri Congress to combat barriers, pushes policy shifts in A&F

The Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office (DA RFO) 02 collaborated with the Regional Agricultural and Fishery Council (RAFC) in Cagayan Valley to end gender-based discrimination in the region and encourage them to participate in policy-making through the First Women in Agriculture Congress on March 30, 2023 in Iguig, Cagayan. “Sa pamamagitan ng ating First continue reading…

OPPC on GESI pushes for institutionalization of DA’s GAD service

The Other Priority Program Committee (OPPC) on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) pushed for the institutionalization of the Department of Agriculture’s Gender and Development (GAD) service towards more effective planning and implementation of DA GAD-related programs.  During a blended Small Group Meeting on January 18, 2023, the Committee discussed a proposal calling for the continue reading…

PCAF joins ISEA, UN Women in promoting women economic empowerment

The Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) joined more than 30 representatives from the national government offices, social enterprises, and other private sector organizations to talk about agricultural value chain (AVC) initiatives using benchmarking tools   on October 6, 2022 in Quezon City. The activity titled “A Dialogue and Planning Workshop on Co-Creating an continue reading…

PCAF conducts virtual KUD on Gender Analysis of Rice Supply Chain and Advocacies study

In line with the mainstreaming of Gender and Development (GAD) in the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries’ (PCAF) programs, activities and projects, the agency conducted a virtual Knowledge Unloading Day (KUD) on the study “Enhancing Gender Outcomes of Different Rice Related Agencies through Gender Analysis of Rice Supply Chain and Advocacies” on June 30, continue reading…

Sharing extraordinary lives of ordinary people

In celebration of the International Women’s Month, the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries -Gender and Development Focal System (PCAF-GAD FS) showcased the award-winning documentary film Sunday Beauty Queen through a film analogy on March 27, 2019 in Quezon City. Participated by PCAF employees, the activity was part of the Knowledge Unloading Day Activity of continue reading…

ASBs women leaders push for equality in gov’t and private sectors, advocates social protection

Women leaders of the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries’ Advisory Special Bodies (PCAF-ASBs) once again gathered to assert recognition and equality in leadership positions both in government and private sectors, as well as in social protection during the 2nd ASBs Women Leaders’ Summit on November 20, 2018 in Quezon City. “Gender should not be continue reading…