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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Members of the Iriga City Gender and Development (GAD) Focal Point System (GFPS) convened yesterday morning for its 1st Quarterly Meeting.

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Chaired by Mayor Rex Cuba Oliva, the meeting was held for the presentation and approval of the GAD Plan and Budget for CY 2024.

Present at the meeting were Ms. Sheela M. Medina from the DILG, department heads, heads of offices, the GAD focal persons of the various offices, and representatives from DepEd, NCIP, PNP, and civil society groups. Also in attendance to represent the Sangguniang Panlungsod were Hon. Katherine Dominique C. Lagrimas, Chair of the Committee on Women and Gender and Development (GAD), Hon. Dandreb N. Abonite, Chair of the Committee on Appropriation, Hon. Rodolfo Jeff B. Tino, Chair of the Committee on Social Welfare, and Hon. Melnan R. Murallo, Chair of the Committee on Children and Family Relation.

At the meeting, the GAD focal persons presented to the body the programs, projects and activities crafted to address gender issues and concerns. It systematizes the LGU’s approach to gender mainstreaming, women’s empowerment and gender equality.

 (Jv Navarro Verdeflor Jr via LGU Iriga)

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