Dr. Lilito Gavina, VP of Administration and Quality Assurance; Dr. Sherlyn Nitura, GAD Director; and other DMMMSU personnel attended the Gender and Development Committee Region 1 (RDADC-1),  with the Region 1 Advocate for Gender Equality (RAGE-1) and the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), convened a Gender Focal Point Assembly cum GAD Convention on March 21, 2024.

Themed “We R1 (ARE ONE) for Gender Equality and Inclusive Society,” the event brought participants from various government agencies, local government units, universities, and non-government organizations across the Ilocos Region.

Hon. Matthew Joseph Marcos Manotoc, the Governor of the Province of Ilocos Norte, delivered his keynote address, emphasizing his unwavering support of the conduct of the activity. Kim Harold Peja, the Supervising Gender and Development (GAD) Specialist at the Philippine Commission on Women, delved into the details of the GAD Strategic Framework. Subsequently, for Session 2 the Philippine Commission on Women and the National Government Resource Persons (PCW/NGRP) delved into the comprehensive GAD strategic plan, spearheaded by. The event was enriched by the sharing of inspiring success stories by the participants.  (By RMV)