SOME 50 members of the Gender Focal Point System – Technical Working Group (GFPS-TWG) and focal persons from the Cavite provincial government on Monday met in General Trias City for a one-day training on Gender and Development (GAD) Planning and Budgeting.
The initiative, organized by the Office of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development (OPSDW) aimed to strengthen the participants’ understanding of GAD planning, budgeting, and fund utilization.
Ekeiko Paola Haidah Sadang, head of the OPSWD, emphasized the importance of building the capacities of GFPS-TWG members to ensure effective gender mainstreaming and promote gender responsive governance in the province.
Lawyer Melissa Mae Marero of the Department of the Interior and Local Government, gave a comprehensive review of the parameters for the GAD Plan Budget and Accomplishment Report..
The orientation also featured an open forum, where participants had the chance to ask questions and share insights on challenges and best practices related to GAD fund utilization.
