Activities to support a social environment that is “participatory and empowering, equitable, sustainable, free from violence, respectful of human rights, supportive of self-determination and actualization of human potentials.”
GAD you know? March 6, 2024 - Understanding basic concepts of gender and development (GAD) is vital in mainstreaming GAD effectively. One common mistake is the use of “sex” and “gender” interchangeably. Sex depends on the biological and physiological features of a person – categorized as female or male; while gender is dictated by society and culture based on the femininity and […]
GAD Mandates March 5, 2024 - Championing inclusivity in the rice sector, PhilRice fully implements the Expanded Maternity Leave Law, granting pregnant female workers 105 days of paid leave, up from 60 days. This is to provide women employees with ample transition time to regain their health and overall wellness as well as to assume maternal roles before resuming paid work. […]
All for women March 4, 2024 - We’re igniting the spark of the 2024 National Women’s Month Celebration across the nation under the theme, “Lipunang Patas sa Bagong Pilipinas: Kakayahan ng Kababaihan, Patutunayan!” United in the global pursuit of gender equality and an inclusive society, the eight PhilRice stations launched the women’s month during the Institute’s flag raising ceremony. The celebration kicked […]
DA-PhilRice Isabela joins the celebrates National Women’s Month March 4, 2024 - DA-PhilRice Isabela joins the celebration of National Women’s Month with the 2024 theme “Lipunang Patas sa Bagong Pilipinas: Kakayahan ng Kababaihan, Patutunayan!” The advocacy also aligns with the theme created for 2023-2028 of “WE for gender equality and inclusive society.” Staffers of the station wore violet garments which symbolize feminism, empowerment, and social inclusivity. We […]
PhilRice Midsayap joins the 2024 National Women’s Month Celebration Launching of Midsayap, Cotabato March 1, 2024 - In celebration of the 2024 National Women’s Month, PhilRice Midsayap staffers participated in its launching through a Motorcade Parade and Zumba Activity at the Municipal Plaza in Midsayap, Cotabato today, March 1. The celebration aims to capitalize on the recurring theme “WE for gender equality and inclusive society,” introduced in 2023. This theme, launched to […]
GAD focal point system roles and responsibility orientation February 27, 2024 - With the reconstitution of our focal point system that is expected to improve DA-PhilRice’s DA-PhilRice GAD Office implementation of gender inclusivity and empowerment, we were oriented on how to address the unique needs and challenges of individuals in the agricultural sector. Dr. Nomer C. Esmero, member of the national GAD Resource Pool, elaborated on the […]
Women Scientists at DA-PhilRice February 23, 2024 - Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Today, let’s recognize the outstanding contributions of women at DA-PhilRice, propelling science forward with dedication and expertise. To all aspiring scientists, defy stereotypes, challenge gender bias, and pursue your dreams with passion!#philricegad#GenderAndDevelopment
PhilRice Isabela – GAD Update! December 12, 2023 - To further the advocacy to end violence against women and their children (VAWC), an awareness orientation on VAWC and The Safe Spaces Act was held today at the station. Police Corporal Leanne Jade Ranario of PNP- San Mateo discussed the Republic Act 9262, or the Anti-VAWC Act of 2009, its salient features, who can report […]
December 1 is Orange Friday! December 1, 2023 - To spread awareness and join the campaign to end violence against women and their children (VAWC), DA- PhilRice Isabela staffers wear orange to signify support for the cause. Orange is the official color of the 18-day campaign, and it symbolizes hope for a future free of violence for all.
Future GAD Resource Team ready for action! December 1, 2023 - PhilRice Agusan is ready to produce GAD resource individuals within the station to efficiently and effectively carry out its GAD plan in research, development, extension, and administration services, following the conclusion of the Training of Trainers (TOT) on GAD Resource Pool. For Mr. Brian P. Gepiga, one of the participants, this training has provided him […]
DA-PhilRice Isabela stands up against violence! November 28, 2023 - Kicking off the Violence Against Women and their Children Campaign with a mission to cultivate change and promote a culture of respect and equality, the station wore orange during its flag ceremony to signal the start of the 18-day campaign. The campaign is observed annually from November 25 to December 12 as mandated by Proclamation […]
PhilRice Isabela – GAD Update! October 28, 2023 - DA-PhilRice Isabela, in partnership with DA-Cagayan Valley Research Center (CVRC) and the Local Government Unit of Dupax Del Sur, observed International Day for Rural Women yesterday with women and men farmers of Dupax del Sur, Nueva Vizcaya. The municipality will host the next RiceBIS community with Saint Vincent Multipurpose Cooperative as the partner farmers organization. […]
Women commission recognizes PhilRice’s GAD mainstreaming initiatives June 30, 2023 - The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) awarded PhilRice the GADtimpala Silver for Outstanding Gender-Responsive Agency and the GADtimpala Bronze for the Exemplary GAD Focal Point System (GADtimpala AlaGAD) due to its commendable efforts in mainstreaming gender equality, diversity, and social inclusion. The GADtimpala selection committee, comprising representatives from national government agencies, acknowledged the Institute’s achievements […]
Gender blind? Not anymore! April 11, 2023 - DA-PhilRice Agusan staff were in full force in honoring women during the training on the functions of the GAD Focal Point System in the Gazebo Pools and Restaurant in Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte, on April 4, 2023. The knowledge-filled activity was aligned with this year’s National Women’s Month Celebration (NWMC) theme, “WE for Gender […]
PhilRice Midsayap culminates Women’s Month Celebration March 31, 2023 - To end the celebration of Women’s Month, PhilRice Midsayap staffers participated in activities that tackled how the station can continually genderize its activities. Last Wednesday, the R&D Unit conducted its first quarter meeting, where GAD issues and analysis were emphasized. According to PhilRice Midsayap GAD Focal Person Mr. Peter Lyod P. Sabes, researchers should be […]
PhilRice Isabela – We are all champions March 31, 2023 - “We are all champions.” Station Gender and Development (GAD) Focal Person, Dr. Ofelia Malonzo, emphasized this at the awarding of the Women Champions Contest. “All women associated with PhilRice are champions in their respective fields,” she further added.
PhilRice Isabela – National Women’s Month (NWM) March 31, 2023 - “National Women’s Month (NWM) is a celebration of equality.” These were the words of Joy Bartolome Duldulao, OIC-Branch Director during the culminating activity of the NWM celebration
In GAD, learning never exhausts the mind March 30, 2023 - DA-Philrice Agusan’s newly hired staff learned how social norms and power structures impact the lives and opportunities available to different groups of men and women during the Gender and Development (GAD) Orientation. The activity was held on March 20, 2023, in Training Hall, PhilRice Agusan, RTRomualdez, Agusan del Norte, as part of the Women’s Month […]
Yes we can! Juan or Juana we can! March 22, 2023 - To empower women in rural communities and promote gender equality and inclusive society, a lecture on gender sensitivity in the RiceBIS Community in Rayuray, City of Batac was conducted today. Ms. Nataliza L. Llapitan of the Mariano Marcos State University, a Certified Region 1 GAD Resource Pool RGRP and Gender Mainstreaming and Monitoring System (GMMS) […]
RCEF Program handa nang magserbisyo sa mga ka-Palay sa Zamboanga City! March 22, 2023 - Inaasahan ni Carmensita Sanchez, city agriculturist ng Zamboanga City na sa tulong ng mga libreng certified inbred seeds at mga babasahin na ipamamahagi ng Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Programs sa darating na taniman ay mas tataas na ang ani at kita ng mga ka-Palay natin sa Zamboanga. Kwento nito, ito ang unang season na […]
