Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) has renewed its commitment to advancing gender equality and inclusivity by strengthening its Gender and Development (GAD) initiatives among companies operating in the Clark Freeport Zone.
As part of its advocacy and celebration of National Women’s Month, CIAC announced it will hold a GAD lecture-seminar on March 26 at the Clark Civil Aviation Complex. The activity will bring together employees from locator companies within the Freeport zone to promote awareness of gender equality and inclusive workplace practices.
CIAC President and CEO Jojit Alcazar emphasized the importance of collaboration with private sector partners in expanding the reach of gender-related programs.
“CIAC remains committed to supporting GAD programs that promote inclusivity and gender equality. By engaging our locators and encouraging their employees to participate in these initiatives, we hope to broaden awareness and reinforce the importance of equal opportunities in the workplace,” Alcazar said.
Major CIAC locators, including Global Gateway Development Corp., Luen Thai International, and Outback Five Star Clark Phils., Inc., employ thousands of workers, many of whom are women.
CIAC said the participation of these companies in GAD-related activities helps promote gender-responsive policies and practices not only within government but also in the private sector operating within Clark’s aviation and business community.
CIAC GAD Focal Person and Chief Finance Officer Nancy Paglinawan said the agency continues to advocate for the protection of women’s rights and the promotion of safe and equitable workplaces.
“Our GAD programs aim to strengthen awareness on non-discrimination and protection from all forms of violence, particularly against women workers. Through these activities, we hope to cascade these important principles to the private sector and encourage workplaces that are respectful, safe, and inclusive,” Paglinawan said.
Among the activities lined up for the month is a seminar on “Women’s Reproductive Health System and Diseases Affecting Women” scheduled on March 17.
CIAC will also hold an outreach activity titled “Serbisyo para kay Juana” on March 25 at the Department of Social Welfare and Development-run Haven for Girls in Pampanga, highlighting the agency’s commitment to community engagement and women-centered support services.
Paglinawan noted that CIAC’s continued implementation of gender-responsive programs has earned national recognition. The agency recently received an award from the Philippine Commission on Women for exemplary implementation of GAD programs and for recording the highest organization-focused GAD budget expenditure among government-owned and controlled corporations.
This year’s National Women’s Month celebration marks the third installment of the 2023–2028 campaign banner, “WE for Gender Equality and an Inclusive Society,” which calls for stronger collaboration and collective action in advancing women’s empowerment.
For 2026, the celebration carries the sub-theme “Lead Like the Babaylans, Filipinas!”, inspired by the respected women leaders of pre-colonial Philippine society.
Through its GAD initiatives, CIAC said it remains committed to promoting inclusive development and empowering women within and beyond the Clark aviation community.
