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SIQUJOR GUV, LOCAL OFFICIALS SUPPORT MAGNA CARTA OF WOMEN

Tuesday 2nd of October 2012
LARENA, Siquijor, Oct. 2 (PIA) -- Siquijor provincial governor Orlando Fua Jr with mayors, barangay captains and national agencies attending the information caravan pledged support on the Magna Carta of Women. Gov. Fua in his welcome message said Siquijor is one in advocating for the Magna Carta of Women. "We, the elected officials, along with other appointed officials, are one acknowledging the contribution of every woman in community development," he said as as he advised women to stand up. He acknowledged that in order to progress and advance, it must not only be the men that should be reckoned with but the women, admitting that "behi...
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Infocar on Magna Carta of Women reaches Siquijor
LARENA, Siquijor, Oct 1 (PIA) -- The information caravan for the advocacy of RA 9710 or the Magna Carta of Women (MCW) reached Siquijor when the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) conducted on September 27 the 2nd of the series of information caravans scheduled in six identified provinces in the country. PCW technical officer Anette Baleda in her overview on the salient features of the law said, the first was conducted in Northern Samar. The information caravan aims to bring the law closer...
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Spain to fund Sarangani’s implementation of Magna Carta of Women
ALABEL, Sarangani, July 31 (PIA) -- The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) has partnered with Sarangani province as among its pilot provinces for the implementation of the country’s three-year cooperation agreement with the government of Spain in addressing gender discrimination issues. The partnership is aimed at strengthening the institutional capacities of national and local governance on human rights and economic empowerment with a gender focus on the implementation of the Magna Carta ...
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  • 24
    Mar
    2012

    CSC briefs Aklan IOs on Magna Carta of Women, VAWC

    KALIBO, Aklan, March 24 (PIA) -- In time for Women’s Month, Aklan’s association of public information officers here were briefed on the salient points of Republic Act 9710 or the Magna Carta of Women and on RA 9262 or the Anti Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC). The briefing/lecture held March 22, conducted by CSC-Aklan Field Office Director II Ma. Cynthia P. Aranas, was one of the major activities of the Aklan Public Information Officers Association (APIOA) for Women’s Month. ...
  • 18
    Mar
    2012

    Slur, wanton display of disrespect, multiple burden confront women daily

    CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, March 18 (PIA) - More than  200 women employees of the Philippine National Police (PNP), municipal social welfare and development offices, day care centers, provincial capitol, and other workers concerned with the promotion and protection of women’s welfare and development attended the symposium on the magna carta of women, disaster risk reduction, and climate change and adaptation.   Provincial Board Member Trina Dizon said the one-day event was...
  • 13
    Mar
    2012

    Women commission and a Spanish agency partners for stronger implementation of women’s landmark law

    QUEZON CITY, March 13 (PIA) -- The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) recently announced the launch and signing of a multi-pronged initiative to reduce gender disparities and inequalities in the country’s economic, social and political spheres.    PCW and AECID will partner in the implementation of the project "Institutional Strengthening of National and Local Governance on Human Rights and Economic...
  • 29
    Mar
    2011

    Women inmates attend forum on Magna Carta of Women

    CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, March 29 (PIA) – Around 60 women-inmates at the Pampanga provincial jail, this city, attended a recent forum on the Magna Carta of Women organized by the Philippine Information Agency-Region 3. The forum, which was held at the conference hall of the provincial jail, served as an education and information activity on the rights of women as stipulated in the Magna Carta and formed part of the Women’s Month celebration 2011. According to Maritess Liwanag, social ...
  • 22
    Mar
    2010

    Women's Congress in Cebu urges LGUs massive info on Magna Carta of Women

    CEBU March 22 (PIA) -- The 10th Provincial Women's Congress in Cebu passed two resolutions urging all LGUs the adoption of the Magna Carta of Women and to institute measures for global warming and climate change during its assembly at the Cebu International Convention Center on March 19 in celebration of the Women's Month. Resolution 2010-01 urges all LGUs in Cebu province to immediately conduct massive information, education and communication campaign on the Magna Carta of Women. T...
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